The effect of cloud computing program on developing technical terminology in English for first year applied arts students

Abstract EN

The main purpose of this research was investigating the effect of cloud computing program on developing technical terminology in English for first year applied arts students (n = 100).

students of 1st year of the higher institute of applied arts at new Cairo academy specialized in interior design and marketing were participated and assigned to two experimental groups and two control groups.

two pre-post technical terminology tests were administered to both the experimental and control groups.

when statistical analysis was performed, it was found that significant differences existed between the mean scores of the experimental groups on the pre and post administration of the tests.

moreover, it was found that using a cloud computing program was effective in developing technical terminology of the experimental groups.

it was concluded that using the cloud computing applications proved to have a large effect size on developing technical terminology.

based on these results, it was recommended that : (1) technical terminology should be given more attention through a checklist that is derived from the needs analysis.

it is designed to assist students to become more motivated and to increase students' positive attitudes to learn English language that is relevant to their specializations.

(2) using effective teaching methods is recommended to meet students' needs and desires to learn English.

(3) more time and effort should be devoted to develop technical terminology.