• To determine current difficulties 4th grade students have in the acquisition of  English vocabulary. (approved)
• To analyze how the use of gamification through kahoot can help students to learn and increase English vocabulary in an easier and faster way. (approved)
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• Boosting the minimal pair pronunciation through flip grip app among second quarter esp (Agriculture) students at Universidad Tecnologica Oteima 

• When the students are talking, they got mispronunciation due to the lack of knowledge with phonetics sounds. 

• We took this topic because most of the time when students are developing the communications skills they are capable to commit mispronunciation errors and we must need to find out why it happens somehow.

• How Does the Utilization of Classroom Platforms Impact the Teaching of English as a Second Language to First-Year Bachelor Students at Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí.

1. To evaluate the virtual education problems, such as student engagement and interaction, have in the English as a second language learning process among first-year bachelor students at Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí.
2. To assess the effectiveness of the Google classroom platform in facilitating self-paced learning and personalized instruction for first-year bachelor students enrolled in the English as a second language program at Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí.

• To analyze the problems fifth quarter students at Universidad Tecnológica Oteima have with Reading Comprehension. 
• To evaluate how Effective ReadWorks is to improve Reading  Comprehension skills among fifth quarter students at School of English at Universidad Tecnológica Oteima

• To enhance problems in the pronunciation of the -s endings of the possessive nouns (allophones variations: /s/, /z/, /iz/) using English Phonetics and Pronunciation App  among the students of the fifth quarter of the bachelor degree in English at Universidad Tecnológica Oteima.
  
  

• To analyze the problems fifth quarter English students at Universidad Tecnologica Oteima have  with the pronunciation of the -s endings of possessive nouns. 
• To evaluate how effective the English Phonetic and Pronunciation app is to enhance pronunciation problems of the -s endings of the possessive nouns (allophones variations: /s/, /z/, /iz/) among the students of the fifth quarter of the bachelor degree in English at Universidad Tecnologica Oteima. 
  
  

How (solution)

To whom (population)

Where (institution)

Research Question:

How does WordCrackIng Improve Cross-linguistic Transfer Effects on Morphological Acquisition in Sixth Graders at Escuela Bilingue Victoriano Lorenzo?

General Objective:

To investigate the impact of WordCrackIng on cross-linguistic transfer effects in morphological acquisition among sixth graders at Escuela Bilingue Victoriano Lorenzo.

Specific Objectives:

a. Problem-Oriented:

To identify the existing challenges or limitations in cross-linguistic transfer effects on morphological acquisition among sixth graders at Escuela Bilingue Victoriano Lorenzo.

b. Solution-Oriented:

To assess the effectiveness of WordCrackIng as an intervention strategy to enhance cross-linguistic transfer effects in morphological acquisition among sixth graders at Escuela Bilingue Victoriano Lorenzo.

How does AI promotes students participation in oral activities promoting oral performance in beginner students at Udelas university.

What are speaking skills?

Speaking skills refer to the ability to articulate thoughts and ideas effectively through verbal communication, ensuring clarity and coherence. Beginner-level speaking skills lay the foundation for more advanced language proficiency, fostering effective communication in both academic and real-life settings.

To whom: the research will be

How to help new students among six graders at the Oxford School with low or none English awareness?

How: Increasing English language awareness through Wordwall among six graders at the Oxford School.

To whom: six grade students

Where: The Oxford School

Research Question

How does the use of Wordwall can increase language awareness among sixth graders at the Oxford School?

General objective

• To increase language awareness among sixth graders at the Oxford School through the use of Wordwall.

Specific Objective

• To find out language awareness problems sixth grade students at the Oxford School have.

•To evaluate dominion on the new vocabulary acquired through the usage of Wordwall app by integrating it in the class activities developed for 6th graders at The Oxford School.

1.1 Problema o Necesidad a Investigar :

Throughout the years we have seen the arrival of new students to the institution and how these new students struggle to understand and develop the written, spoken and reading activities designed for students of the Oxford School, who already have the knowledge acquired to develop these activities, however these new studets do not seem to understand or produce a lot because of the lack of knowledge. Also, we know that language proficiency is crucial for academic success and social integration, especially in an English-speaking environment such as the Oxford School.

1.2 Razones por las que escoge este tema :

This situation of new enrolled students in an institution appeared to seem very common, and it is necessary to look for some ways to help these students to acquire new vocabulary and English awareness so they can acquire the skills in order to have the same opportunities and skills as the rest of the students at The Oxford School. So we are going to to investigate the use wordwall as a method and strategie to ensure that students receive the appropriate level of support without being overwhelmed or underchallenged.

2-Increasing motivation for students through EducaPlay to facilitate their learning

3-High school students

4- Belisario Villar P.

Research question

How can Educaplay help improve students' performance in achieving interaction or attention in formal classes of second grades at Belisario Villar P.?

General Objective:

-To increase and elevate motivation and above all attention in second year students at Belisario Villar P. High School using EducaPlay.

Specific Objectives:

• To analyze students' attention problems by using Educaplay to create interactive and engaging activities.

-To evaluate how effective EducaPlay is for second grade students to improve classroom interaction with creative activities.

How does the use of Blooket as an interactive transition tool increase the focus time span of seventh graders at CEBG Altos de Espave?

General Objective

To increase the focus time span of seventh graders at CEBG Altos de Espave using Booklet as an interactive transition tool.

Specific Objectives

To analyze the difficulties students from 7th grade at CEBG Altos de Espave have to focus for long periods of time.

To evalute the effectiveness of using Booklet as an interactive transition tool to increse the focus time span of seventh graders at CEBG Altos de Espave.

Increasing students' interest and attention toward English language learning by using Edpuzzle tool to 12th grade students at Escuela Secundaria Pedro Pablo Sánchez

Research Question:

How does Edpuzzle App increase students interest and attention toward English Language Learning to 12th graders at Escuela Secundaria Pedro Pablo Sánchez?

General Objective:

To increase interest and attention through Edpuzzle App among 12th grade students at Escuela Secundaria Pedro Pablo Sánchez.

Specific Objectives:

1. To identify specific problems 12th grade students have with increasing their interest and attention toward English Language Learning at Escuela Secundaria Pedro Pablo Sánchez.

   
   

2. To assess how effective Edpuzzle App is to help 12th grade students at Escuela Secundaria Pedro Pablo Sánchez improving their English skills getting attentiveness.

What: Oral performance improvement.

How: Using artificial intelligence.

To Whom: Students in the bachelor program.

Where: At Udelas, English school.

Research Question:

How does the use of artificial intelligence promotes oral performance at students, with speaking skill problems at UDELAS University in the English school?

General Objective:

To improve oral performance through A.I. amongst firts level students at the English school at Udelas University.

Specific Objectives:

To analyze the problems students are facing in their oral performance, at first year level in the English School, at Udelas University.

To evaluate how A.I. can promote fluency in oral expression to facilitate dynamic communication, avoiding unnecessary pauses.

Research Question:

How does Youglish Interactive Videos App improve the development of listening skills among tenth graders at Belisario Villar Pérez High school?

General objective:

To improve Listening skills through Youglish Interactive Video App among tenth graders at Belisario Villar Pérez high school.

Specific Objectives:

To analyze the problems tenth graders at Belisario Villar Pérez high school have with listening skills.

To examine how effective Youglish Interactive Video App is to improve listening skills among tenth at Belisario Villar Pérez high school.

Reasons why we selected this topic

We chose this theme of improving listening skills because is particularly pertinent for tenth graders at Belisario Villar Pérez High School due to the prevalent challenge faced by students in this crucial aspect. Enhancing listening skills aligns seamlessly with the overarching objective of advancing language proficiency within the educational framework. Tenth graders, at this critical juncture, encounter unique hurdles in their language development, making targeted interventions imperative. The integration of technology serves as a contemporary and engaging method, resonating well with the preferences of this age group.

Contribution

Our first contribution is to put in practice what we have learned so far in this program. Secondly, we are going to proof yougish efficiency for acquisition of listening skills in tenth graders at Belisario Villar Pérez High School. By focusing on this aspect, we will make sure students to get vital communication skill applicable across various life domains.

Enhancing listening comprehension skills of new vocabulary at a Beginner level by using Wordup among English course students at INADEH Virtual

RESEARCH QUESTION

How to enhance listening comprehension skills of new vocabulary at a Beginner level by using the Wordup App among English course students at INADEH Virtual?

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

To enhance listening comprehension skills of new vocabulary at a Beginner level by using the Wordup App among English course students at INADEH Virtual

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

To analyze the problems English course students at INADEH Virtual have comprehending new vocabulary when listening to them

To assess how effective the Wordup App is in enhancing listening comprehension skills of new vocabulary among English course students at INADEH Virtual

Research question:

How does Hello Talk improve the speaking abilities among students of the 3rd quarter at the Bachelor's Degree in English at Universidad Tecnológica Oteima?

General objective

To improve the speaking abilities through Hello Talk among the 3rd quarter students at the Bachelor's Degree in English at Universidad Tecnológica Oteima.

Specific objectives

• To identify the benefits of correctly using the Hello Talk app to improve English conversation.

• To assess how the Hello Talk app motivates students to be self-directed to improve their English speaking skills.

  
  

• What: Improving speaking skill

• How: Through Wordwall app

• Whom: Eighth graders students

• Where: San francisco de Asis highschool

Objectives:

• General objective:

  • To assess the effectiveness of Wordwall app as a methodological tool in enhancing speaking skill among eighth graders students at San Francisco de Asis High School.

• Specific Objective:

  • To evaluate the baseline levels of speaking skill improvement among eighth graders students at San Francisco de Asis High School using pre-existing assessment tools.

  • To examine the correlation between the usage of Wordwall app and changes in students' attitudes, engagement, and overall Speaking skill improvement.

  
  

Research question or problem:

How does Wordwall app as a methodological tool improve speaking skill among eighth graders at San Francisco de Asis High school?

Reason why we chose this topic:

The reason why we chose this topic is because of the increasing importance of effective communication in today's globalized world. Students need strong speaking abilities for their future professional and personal development and the Wordwall app is known for its interactive and engaging features promising a venue to enrich language learning experiences.

Contributions:

By investigating the impact of the Wordwall app on speaking proficiency, we seek to offer valuable insights and improvements in the speaking skills of eighth graders at San Francisco de Asís high school and preparing them for successful communication in both academic and real-world contexts.

-Pronunciation of vowels in ESL students.

How?

-Focus on the right pronunciation of vowels through the use of different apps.

To Whom?

-University Students

Where?

-University of Panama in Azuero

Title:

Improve pronunciation through Engvid videos among students at the University of Panama in Azuero.

Research question:

How to improve pronunciation in students from the University of Panama by using videos from Engvid in youtube?

General Objective:

To enhance pronunciation during conversations by using videos from Engvid posted on YouTube.

Specific Objectives:

To identify the sounds students struggle the most in pronouncing.

To reinforce the pronunciation of vowels through the use of videos from EngVid posted on YouTube.

Reasons why I selected the topic:

As Spanish is our primary language, we have only been exposed to it the majority of our lives. It means that if we want to learn a new language we have to study it from the beggining. This study of a language implies that we need to learn other sounds that we might not be familiar with. That is why I intend to transmit what I have learned through the years and give students a very essential tool which is Engvid videos where they can learn a variety of tecqniques especially how to improve pronunciation.

Contributions:

By guiding students through the use of these videos, I seek to help them improve their pronunciation so they can effectivily speak English with natives and non-natives English speakers.

Solution: through Kahoot flash cards

Whom or population: among first quarter students of the School of English

Where: at Universidad Tecnológica Oteima.

What: Lowering Anxiety in Speaking Skills Activities.

How: Through the Memrise app.

To whom: Among Second-Quarter Students of the English School.

Where: at Universidad Tecnológica Oteima.

Title:

Lowering Anxiety in Speaking Skills Activities Through the Memrise App Among Second-Quarter Students of the English School at Universidad Tecnológica Oteima.

Research problem:

This thesis explores the effectiveness of using the Memrise app to reduce anxiety levels specifically related to speaking skills activities among second-quarter students of the English School at Universidad Tecnológica Oteima.

Reasons why the topic was chosen:

The research is relevant because anxiety in speaking skills activities can impede language learning and proficiency development for second-quarter students, who often face heightened anxiety levels, affecting EFL learners' speaking skills through the tech tool and contributing to their overall language learning success.

Objectives:

General Objective:

To examine the impact of using the Memrise app on lowering anxiety levels and enhancing speaking skills proficiency among second-quarter students of the English School at Universidad Tecnológica Oteima

Specific Objectives:

1) To investigate the effectiveness of the Memrise app as an intervention for reducing anxiety in speaking skills activities.

2)To evaluate the improvement in speaking skills proficiency following the use of the Memrise app.

Contributions:

The findings can inform professors, curriculum developers, or language learners about effective strategies for supporting language learners in overcoming anxiety barriers and achieving proficiency in speaking skills. In addition, it can be a good basis for future researchers if they want to continue and contribute to the findings. Also, other researchers can develop new strategies for language learning using technology and how to support students with anxiety.

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Problem: Improving student's English-speaking confidence.

Solution: through the use of Speechling which offers free daily speaking practice sessions with native English coaches. Students can record themselves speaking and receive feedback on pronunciation and fluency.

This App is just preliminary, I will look for more Apps that address speaking as well to pick the best one based on my research objects and subjects under study.

Population: 3rd quarter students of the English bachelor's degree program from OTEIMA University.

General Objective

To enhance English-speaking confidence among 3rd quarter students of the English bachelor's degree program at OTEIMA University.

Specific Objectives

To investigate the factors contributing to the lack of English-speaking confidence among 3rd quarter students of the English bachelor's degree program at OTEIMA University.

To assess the effectiveness of Speechling and other similar language learning apps in improving English-speaking confidence among 3rd quarter students of the English bachelor's degree program at OTEIMA University.

Promoting Participation

Solution:

through Duolingo app

Whom or population:

among fifth grade students.

Where:

at Carlos Constantinto Arosemena Elementary School.

General Objectives:

• To enhance language learning and engagement through the use of the Duolingo app among 5th graders at Carlos Constantino Arosemena elementary school.

Specific Objectives:

• To identify key factors 5th graders that influence the motivation to actively participate in language learning activities through Duolingo app.

• To analyze the changes in 5th graders perception towards language learning and their linguistic self-efficacy as a result of continuous use of Duolingo.

Solution: Speechling could provide specific pronunciation activities for "td" words, including listening and repetition exercises.

Whom or population: Eighth-grade students.

Where: At Alto Los Ruices Elementary School

General Objective:

To determine whether the systematic use of auditory feedback provided by Speechling contributes to a more accurate and natural pronunciation of regular past tense verb endings compared to traditional teaching methods.

Specific Objective:

1. To evaluate the impact of the Speechling platform on improving the pronunciation of regular past tense verbs.

2. Identify common challenges learners face when pronouncing regular past tense verbs in a second language.

3. To design effective strategies for improving the pronunciation of regular past tense verbs using speechling as a teaching tool.

Solution:Through the Padlet App.

To whom: Fourth grade students.

Where: Academia Bilingüe Panamá para el Futuro

General Objective:

• Improve overall vocabulary comprehension and develop strategies to independently learn new word meanings.

Specific Objectives:

1. Increase knowledge of root words, prefixes, and suffixes: By understanding these building blocks of words, you'll be able to decode unfamiliar terms and predict their meaning based on familiar parts.

2. Actively engage with new vocabulary in different contexts: This could involve using flashcards with sentences demonstrating word usage, reading materials with a focus on understanding new words, or discussing new vocabulary with others.

Solution: through Specialized Virtual Training

To Whom/Population: Pilots and Flight Attendants

Where: at COPA Airlines

General Objective: To enhance English Training Programs for Aviation Personnel at COPA Airlines

Specific Objectives:

1.      To identify the specific linguistic challenges and communication gaps faced by pilots and flight attendants in operational contexts.

2.      To develop a specialized virtual training program tailored to the needs of pilots and flight attendants, focusing on improving Aviation English speaking skills.

Problem: Building up new vocabulary.

Solution: through Khoot.com

Problem: Lack of speaking skills

Solution: Using SmallTalk2Me for English Speaking.

Encouraging consistent speaking practice through Flipgrid among First Quarter students of the School of English at Universidad Tecnológica Oteima.

Solution: Through LyricsTraining.

How does LyricsTraining improve up pronunciation in stress reduction among second quarter at Oteima University?

Title: "The Effectiveness of Virtual Platforms in Developing Proficiency in Irregular Verb Conjugation"

Problem: Exhibit errors in verb conjugation by mixing regular and irregular forms within the same sentence.

Solution: Wordwall.

Research Question: How effectively do gamification elements within online platforms enhance grammar skill acquisition and motivation among first year university students learning English as a Foreign Language?

General Objective:

To determine the specific types of errors teachers encounter when instructing students on exhibiting errors in verb conjugation by mixing regular and irregular forms within the same sentence.

Specific Objectives:

• To Evaluate the extent to which fluency in the conjugation of irregular verbs in English among first-year university students.

• To analyze the impact of virtual platforms on student ability to accurately identify and correct instances where they have mixed regular and irregular verb conjugations within sentences in first year university.

Second-year students at OTEIMA University, Santiago campus, face significant challenges in developing effective writing skills in English.

These challenges include:

-Limited language proficiency

-Fear of making mistakes

-Insufficient exposure to academic writing conventions.

-Lack of motivation.

Solution:

To address the challenges faced by second-year students at OTEIMA University in improving their writing skills, using an app. The app would act as a digital writing assistant and learning platform tailored to the students' specific needs and challenges.

Thesis Research Question:

What are the main challenges faced by second-year students at OTEIMA University, Santiago campus, in developing writing skills in English, and what strategies can be implemented to overcome these challenges?

GENERAL OBJECTIVE:

-    To identify the challenges faced by second-year OTEIMA University students at Santiago campus in developing writing skills in English and to propose effective pedagogical strategies that address these challenges to improve their academic writing proficiency.   

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

1-    To analyze the common difficulties encountered by students in writing, such as grammar, vocabulary, coherence, and structure.

2-    To evaluate the current teaching methods and strategies used in writing instruction for second-year students.

3-    To design and implement innovative teaching techniques and materials that can effectively address these challenges.

4-    To measure the improvement in students' writing skills after applying the proposed strategies and methods.

5-    To foster a positive attitude toward writing among students, emphasizing its importance for academic and professional success.

General Objective:
To explore how Flipgrid can encourage consistent speaking practice among First Quarter students at Universidad Tecnológica Oteima.

Specific Objectives:

1. To identify the challenges First Quarter students face in maintaining regular speaking practice.

2. To evaluate the effectiveness of Flipgrid in fostering consistent speaking practice among First Quarter students of the School of English at Universidad Tecnológica Oteima.

   
   

2- To evaluate Small Talk to me app as a motivational and online tool for developing English Speaking Skills for Conversation 1 students at Universidad Tecnologica Oteima.

Contribution:

A key contribution of this project is the creation of workshops that provide practical feedback to improve oral communication. Flipgrid will serve as an essential tool for facilitating these workshops, specifically targeting first-quarter students at the School of English at Universidad Tecnológica Oteima. This initiative aims to offer targeted support and foster consistent speaking practice, ultimately contributing to better language proficiency outcomes.

General Objective: Implement an English lab for students to develop the four skills of language.

Specific Objective:

To improve the English language proficiency in the students.

The improvement of writing skill for the use of speaking skill with Speakabo app of the studetns in the Universidad Tecnológica Oteima

Problem

How can we foster the lack of writing skill for then to use the speaking skill with the Speakabo app?

Objectives:

General Objective

To apply the Speakabo app to foster the improvement of writing skill and then improve speaking skill. 

Specific Objectives

To analyze the lack of writing skill to use the speaking skill with the Speakabo app. 

To evaluate how effective Speakabo app facilitates the learning of writing skills among assessments speech development in a native language, elicits target words through the games, recordings can be reviewed and scored later, interactive games and can help bridge language barriers between therapists and parents.