Implementing Information and Communication Technologies in the EFL Classroom: Benefits and Challenges
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2021-11-14
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University of Oum El Bouaghi
Abstract
Much ink has been spilled on investigating the pedagogical issues that come with integrating Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) into the English language classroom. Several studies have highlighted the boundless benefits of using ICT in EFL classrooms in diverse areas, such as language skills and sub skills. With this being said, thwarting challenges have been reported during the exploitation of ICTs in different language areas. Therefore, through this paper, the researchers aim to investigate foreign countries’ experiences in implementing ICTs within EFL classrooms in an attempt to reveal the language areas where ICTs has great potential to improve learners’ overall academic achievements and to report the challenges that may hinder the learning process.
This paper then outlines some pedagogical implications and recommendations for EFL teachers about how, where, and when to implement ICT in the EFL classroom.
Keywords: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs); english as a foreign language (EFL); pedagogical issues, pedagogical implications; ICT challenges, ICT benefits.