Arab Educational Information Network

This study aimed at utilizing the popularity of Facebook among new generations to develop online written discussion skills and etiquettes of prep school first graders. To achieve this aim, the study prepared a list of online written discussion skills and a list of online written discussion etiquettes that are necessary for these pupils. Based on these two lists, an online written discussion program was implemented through a Facebook page to develop some of these skills and etiquettes. Findings revealed the effectiveness of the program in developing these skills because it was attractive and not traditional. However, the program was not effective in developing the etiquettes because time was not long enough. Using modern communication technology in teaching writing was recommended. (Published abstract)