The Comparative Effect of Integrating Online Learning Websites Versus E-Learning Tools in EFL Classrooms on Reading Comprehension of Iranian Intermediate Learners

Technological developments and computer assisted language learning (CALL) have significantly affected education in general and language education in particular. One of the language skills which can benefit from the use of educational technology is reading. The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of integrating online learning websites and e-learning tools in EFL classrooms on reading comprehension of Iranian intermediate level learners. A group of 96 homogenized third-grader students (64 females and 32 males) were observed during thirteen weeks courses at three schools in Tehran. The classes were randomly assigned to two experimental (online learning websites and e-learning) and one control groups. The results of statistical analyses revealed that applying both online learning websites and e-learning tools in the classes significantly affected the reading comprehension of the learners.