Background and Objective: As science Advances, academicians, specifically learners are to peruse a great deal to keep abreast. The present study investigated the effect of using AnkiDroid and ReaderAcer software packages in the field of e-learning on learners’ vocabulary, reading comprehension and speed
Methodology: The present study was a single-group pre-test post-test quasi-experimental study performed on 23 undergraduate surgical technology students. During the pre-test, the learners' lexical resource, reading speed and comprehension were measured using Vocabulary Size Test-1400, and ReaderAcer software. The learners were informed on the AnkiDroid and ReaderAcer software packages. They were taught speed reading and vocabulary during 42 twenty-minute sessions. Following each intervention (twice), the learners’ lexical knowledge, reading speed and comprehension were measured. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS (ver.26)
Findings: The results of Friedman test showed a statistically significant difference in reading speed (
Conclusion: applying extensive reading had a positive effect on the vocabulary, speed reading and comprehension of the learners using the mentioned software packages. using these two software packages seems to be effective in improving the learners’ abilities in the areas mentioned
Keywords: Reading comprehension, Speed Reading, Vocabulary, AnkiDroid, ReaderAcer
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