Innovational research in ELT, vol.4, no.2, pp.1-16, 2023 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
For many language learners, the writing process can be a daunting and challenging journey. The present
study was conducted to examine the perceptions of 27 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners who
collaborated on writing paragraphs using an interactive online platform, Etherpad. The study was carried
out over an eight-week period during distance education, where students worked in groups of four using
the online tool, Etherpad, to plan, write, and edit their paragraphs outside the classroom. Both qualitative
and quantitative data were gathered through an online collaborative attitude questionnaire administered
at the end of the writing course. The findings from the study indicated that students had generally positive
attitudes towards online collaborative writing. However, the study also revealed that there were some
challenges encountered while working together, which affected the process.