Community-building software allows users to create and maintain an online community.

Two students looking at a computer

These can be created by the students or teachers themselves or use existing online software.

Example
Joomla! is open-source software which can be used to build a community.

In the classroom
Whether teachers create a new community or use an existing commercial site, there are numerous features that can be exploited in the classroom, including forums, bulletin boards, chat, personal profiles, and galleries.

Further links:

https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/nelson-arditto/online-learning-communities

https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/using-web-resources-create-tasks-real-outcomes

 

Research and insight

Browse fascinating case studies, research papers, publications and books by researchers and ELT experts from around the world.

See our publications, research and insight