using google bard to promote the writing skills and motivation of high school efl
This research aimed to investigate how using the Google Bard can improve the writing skills and motivation of high school EFL students. The study took place in Mafraq City at Rehab Secondary School during the first semester of 2023-2024. A quasi-experimental research design was used, with two groups chosen randomly between the ages of 16 and 18 (experimental and control). To assess writing skills and motivation, pre and post tests were utilized. Reliable and valid measurement instruments were employed. Both groups completed the pretest and motivation scale initially. Then the experimental group received instruction using the Google Bard while the control group followed regular instructions. After completing the program both groups underwent a post test. Completed the motivation scale again. A t test was used to compare scores. The results indicate that students who frequently utilized Google Bard demonstrated improvement in content organization, language usage and mechanics effectively. Employing Google Bard can be an approach for improving EFL writing skills and fostering motivation, among secondary school students. (Published abstract)