Enhancing writing and speaking skills through a webquest in two context settings

Abstract

This research report documents an exploratory study based on the experience of two groups of transdisciplinary areas in two universities of different states. This project took place from February to July 2018 with B1 level groups according to the CEFR at te Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana campus Iztapalapa (Mexico City) and the Universidad Veracruzana (Veracruz). The oral and written skills (L2) of students were poor. In addition, there was little interaction among them because of the age disparity and the lack of technological skills of some students. Although this study is not unique, its aim was to explore whether the use of a didactic resource such as a WebQuest helps learners to improve their communicative, linguistic, and digital competences. The methodology used for this work included exploratory research, the foundations of the task-based learning approach, and the collaborative teaching framework. This project describes how the WebQuest was applied in both contexts, as well as the scope and limitations of its application.