International Journal of
Information and Education Technology

Abstract

This study examined the effect e-learning had on second-year Japanese university English as a Foreign Language (EFL) student Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) scores, which is a standardized English test. The English language learner e-learning system was developed by Gyuto-e ASP and had 800 multiple-choice listening questions. The four research questions were focused on the following: the possible differences in the TOEIC scores between the students who had completed the online module and those who had not; the possible score differences between genders; and whether any students had completed the e-learning but had not had any significant increases in their TOEIC scores. It was found that all tests were statistically non-significant at a 5% level. Further research is to be conducted on improving the e-learning program usage so that it has a more direct and meaningful effect on the students’ test scores.