The Role of Technology in Enhancing English Language Teaching and Learning
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Technology, English Language Teaching, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual RealityAbstract
Technology integration has transformed English subject-area teaching and learning, presenting fresh solutions to traditional problems and unparalleled opportunities for student engagement. This study will use a mixed-method approach by utilizing a questionnaire from 100 participants who are students, teachers, and school administrators in order to find out the role of technology, which it plays to support instruction in the English language. These findings are summed up by the fact that technology most definitely increases engagement and accessibility, as 94% agree that technology increases motivation and participation. However, issues such as the digital divide-60% reported access problems-and a desire for professional development among teachers-93% wanted more training-were also uncovered. These findings represent a data-informed validation of the conclusions of this study and again indicate how important addressing barriers can be to let technology achieve its full potential. The current research enriches this emergent debate in regard to the transformation of English language teaching, with participant responses matched with the empirical data.
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