The Impact of Personal Learning Environments Platform on High School Students' Applied English Writing Learning Effectiveness and Motivation

This investigation conceptualized and executed a Personal Learning Environment (PLE) for Applied English Writing in a Chinese senior high school setting, aiming to enhance students' learning efficacy and motivation. A total of 88 senior high school students participated, and they were categorized into two cohorts: the experimental group, which employed the PLEs-AEW platform for English writing instruction, and the control group, which utilized conventional face-to-face teaching methodologies. The research methodology involved pre-and post-test assessments of Applied English Writing and a semi-structured interview. The findings from the study demonstrated that PLEs-AEW platform possesses the capacity to invigorate students' learning motivation and bolster their self-assurance. Besides, the platform has a positive impact on improving students' writing skills. The study indicated that the integration of the PLEs-AEW platform in high school contexts possesses substantial theoretical value and practical implications.