Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

6-2026

Abstract

Technologies like web-based grammar applications have been integrated into classroom writing pedagogy to enhance students’ learning experiences. Drawing from qualitative findings from students’ interviews and reflection journals over one semester, this technology review focuses predominantly on university students’ perceptions towards an internally developed grammar application, Grammar Expert. Adopting the Technology Affordances and Constraints Theory (TACT) framework, the review identifies that GE’s affordances include promoting engagement in grammar learning, offering a flexible and encouraging environment, and ensuring real-world applicability, while its constraints involve aspects related to a limited user interface. Subsequently, the authors will present their pedagogical narrative on integrating this grammar application into their classes. This review will conclude with implications for instructors who plan to embark on application projects and implications for writing instructors who plan to adopt technology in their classes.

Keywords

grammar, web-based application, writing instruction, game-based learning, technology affordances and constraints theory, TACT, educational technology, grammar learning

Discipline

Education | Instructional Media Design

Research Areas

Integrative Research Areas

Publication

Asian Journal of Applied Linguistics

Volume

10

Issue

3

First Page

1

Last Page

12

ISSN

2308-6262

Identifier

10.25442/hku.32776953

Publisher

Centre for Applied English Studies, The University of Hong Kong

Embargo Period

7-20-2026

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.25442/hku.32776953

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