TY - BOOK AU - Priyadharsini, P. R. Sujatha TI - Computer Mediated Communication: : Writing Skills through Social Media (Journal Article) SN - 0973-5208 PY - 2021/// CY - Chennai PB - : English Language Teachers' Association of India KW - Technology| Learner-Centred| Computer Mediated| Social Media| blogging| WhatsApp| Tertiary Level| Writing Skills N1 - ***______{For Hard Copy, Please visit Library.}________*** N2 - Abstract: Technology plays a significant role in language teaching today and it has become a very commonly used tool in schools and colleges all over the world. The difference is only in the extent to which technology is being utilised for the teaching-learning process. Depending on the availability of infrastructure, technology used in the teaching-learning process varies from simple tape recorders to iPads. Early technological aids supported a teachercentred class, whereas the more advanced technology of today, like the iPad, is more suitable for a learner-centred class. Today, we have schools and colleges providing iPads or apps, with the lessons pre-loaded. The role of technology in language learning has taken various forms – a simple tool, a tutor, and as a medium to communicate. The various roles of technology, in turn, have created a great impact on language teaching. This paper explores the effect of computer mediated language teaching on writing. This experimental study was conducted in the first-semester postgraduate class of the electronic media programme, as part of the course work. Social media tools like blogging and WhatsApp were used in the study as a medium to help tertiary level students improve their writing skills. UR - https://journals.eltai.in/index.php/jelt/article/view/JELT630603 ER -