THE EFFECT OF ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS ON VOCABULARY ACQUISITION IN THE CLASSROOM

This study examines the effectiveness of  online learning platforms are compared to traditional teaching methods in helping students improve their vocabulary and spelling skills. The main purpose is to investigate whether technology-based learning gives better results than traditional classroom teaching. A quasi-experimental method was used for two weeks with 15 fifth-grade students who had similar English levels. Two topics, education and environment, were chosen, and 15 vocabulary words (B1–C1 level) were taught using different methods. In the first week, students learned through traditional methods such as textbooks and workbook exercises. In the second week, online tools like Kahoot, Quizizz, and Wordwall were used. Data was collected through vocabulary tests and tasks, and the results were compared using percentages. The findings showed that students performed better with online learning, reaching 95% vocabulary learning and 85% spelling accuracy, while traditional teaching resulted in 70% and 50%. Online tools also helped to increase students’ interest, motivation, and confidence. Overall, the study shows that digital platforms can improve vocabulary learning and make lessons more engaging.