The individual testing
The first step for try-out was the individual testing with three first year students who in difference English proficiency levels (able, moderate, less moderate) and were not participants in the study. The three students were asked to learn, practice the units and exercises through DSW for writing their views and opinions in the web board. After that the researcher was revised and followed the students’ feedback.
The small group testing
The following small group testing was conducted with six students in different levels of English proficiency (2 able, 2 moderate, 2 less moderate) and were not participants in the study. The same procedure was conducted in this group. After the website try-out in this stage, the researcher revised and modified some vocabularies, conversations, exercises etc.
The field study testing
The last stage for try-out was the field study testing with thirty first year students in difference English proficiency levels ( 10 able, 10 moderate, 10 less moderate) and were not participants in the study. The same procedure was done with group. All of them were asked to practice and do the exercises through the DSW. After that, there is a web board for the students to express the personal opinions about the DSW. Therefore the website would be revised and determined for the efficiency based on criteria of 80/80 standard.