L2 Collaborative E-writing

This mixed-methods longitudinal study was aimed at the examination of the change in perceptions of Spanish intermediate language learners in out-of-class writing tasks. The study considered the interactions of 201 students in peer review exercises using discussion forums and grading rubrics in Blackboard 9. Data was collected using a survey that contained 17 Likert-scale items and two open-ended questions. The survey was administered at the beginning, middle, and end of 16- week semesters for a year. Results of the study have pedagogical implications for the selection of the medium of interaction and the use of digital media in collaborative writing assignments for instructors as well as course and materials developers.