The Use Of Facebook As An Educational Tool To Develop The Writing Skill. The Case Of ‘master One’ Learners At The Department Of English/ University Of Jijel

Abstract The present article discloses an action research that investigated the applicability of Facebook, as an educational tool to enhance English Foreign Language (EFL) learners' writing skill. The research was carried out with ‘Master One' students at the University of Mohammed Seddik Ben Yahia/Jijel, using a triangulation of qualitative methods- participant observation and focus groups-to collect data. The analysis of the obtained data showed that the integration of Facebook experience was beneficial in promoting writing and treating some related problems. However, obstacles like the lack of the net connection, lack of motivation and already formed attitudes represented the main challenges that face its applicability