This study also provides some concerns that arise during the implementation of Padlet in the classroom. The main findings in this research show that the respondents exhibit positive responses towards Padlet. Survey questionnaires, observation checklists and semi-structured interviews were employed and their results were analyzed through frequency and thematic content analysis. Level two refers to years 4, 5 and 6 in the Malaysian education context. The respondents comprise 70 level two teachers from national primary schools in Sarawak. Padlet is used in this study as an online learning platform. This study aims to provide a report on the use of an online learning platform for assessing students’ writing skills. However, studies on the implications and effectiveness of these tools towards students’ assessment of their learning process are lacking, especially in the writing skill. The traditional method of chalk and talk in a classroom setting is slowly being replaced with Web 2.0 due to various implications. The demand for suitable and appropriate technological tools applicable in the teaching and learning processes is therefore increasing. The lifestyle of humans is constantly changing due to globalisation. 2) students' satisfaction towards using Padlet Application to enhance writing ability of English-majored students at Savannakhet Teacher Training College, Lao PDR after learning with Padlet Application were at more satisfaction (= 4.30, S.D. The findings were: 1) the post-test mean score was (= 40.86 (81.72 %), S.D = 2.40) and the pre-test means score was (= 16.94 (33.89 %), which clearly illustrates that the post-test mean score was higher than the pre-test mean score at 23.92 or 47.83 %.
The data gained from the open-ended questions was decoded and interpreted meanings. The data were analyzed by using basic statistics, including mean (M), standard deviation (SD) percentage, and t-test. The research instruments were 6 lesson plans (PPT), the pre-test and post-test, and the satisfaction questionnaire. The population of this research were 23 second-year of English-majored students at Savannakhet Teacher Training College, Lao PDR, of which the samples were 12 students, selected by using the convenience sampling technique. This research applied one group experimental design comprising pre-test and post-test. The objectives of this study were to 1) examine the effectiveness of using Padlet Application to enhance writing ability of English-majored students at Savannakhet Teacher Training College, Lao PDR, and 2) study students' satisfaction towards using Padlet Application to enhance writing ability of English-majored students at Savannakhet Teacher Training College, Lao PDR.
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