From the results of the research along with the limitations of the study, several issues are worth considering for future research. First and foremost, a similar study should be conducted with a larger number of sample and in longer duration of teaching practice with Digital stories so that the result will be more reliable and the generalization of the study would be decreased. Secondly, the researcher should randomly select and assign participants in experimental and
control group to obtain more subjective results. Moreover, adapted listening tests which cover all aspects of listening comprehension should be implemented in future research. Finally, it is hoped that Digital stories tool will be combined in teaching speaking skill to explore the effectiveness of this innovative tool.
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APPENDIXES APPENDIX 1
Sample of Interview Questions Group interviews:
Please tell me about your previous experiences of learning English.
Can you describe Digital Stories learning project from your perspective, what was it about?
What did you do?
Please tell me something good about Digital Stories learning project. Please give me an example of that.
To what extent, do you think Digital Stories learning project helps to improve your listening skills? Please clarify your ideas.
Individual interviews:
How does Digital Stories learning project compare with your traditional learning experiences?
What would have made Digital Stories learning project better? Why?
What problems did you have with Digital Stories learning project? Please give me an example of that?
Is there anything else you would like to tell me about your experiences of Digital Stories learning project?
APPENDIX 2
Sample of students’ diary
Write at least 100 words regarding whether the Digital Stories in last two weekswere effective or not? Describe these Digital Stories and please give an example for each reason you mention.
You can write in Vietnamese or English.
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APPENDIX 3
PRE-LISTENING TEST Part 1. Question 1-5
Listen to Emily and John talking about activities they did last weekend.
Which activity did each person do?
For questions 1-5, write letters A- H next to each person.
You will hear the conversation twice.
Example:
0. John People
1. Peter
2. Emily
3. Jenny
4. Joe
5. Andy
C
Activities
A .basketball B. cycling C. fishing D. football
E. skateboarding E. swimming G. table tennis H. tennis
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Part 2. Questions 6-10
Listening to Suzy talking to a friend about a new shop.
For questions 6-10, tick(√) A, B, or C You will hear the conversation twice.
Example
0. When did the new shop open? A. today B. yesterday C. last week
6. Where is the new shop? A. near the college
B. outside the town centre C. opposite the newsagent‟s 7. In the shop you cannot buy A. clothes
B. bags C. boots 8. What time does the shop close
on a Thursday?
A. 6 p.m
B. 8 p.m C. 10 p.m
9. What days does the shop open? A. Tuesday to Sunday B. every day
C. Monday to Friday 10. What should Suzy‟s friend do if
she wants a job?
A. phone the manager
B. go to the shop C. write a letter
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APPENDIX 4
POST-LISTENING TEST Part 1. Question 1-5
Listen to Gemma telling a friend about her visits to different countries.
What did she like most about each country?
For questions 1-5, write letters A- H next to each country.
You will hear the conversation twice.
Example:
0. France
Country 1. Italy 2. Mexico 3. India 4. Australia 5. Canada
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Favorite things
A. animals B. beach C. fishing D. food E. hotel E. shop G. sport H. weather
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