A Research Analysis on the Effectiveness of Technology in English as a foreign Language (EFL) Teaching and Learning in Elementary and Middle Schools
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Mariam Alqarawi, Shorog Dandeni, John Ronghua Ouyang, University of North Florida, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States ISBN 978-1-939797-02-5 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA
Abstract
: Researchers and educators believe that integrating technology into the classroom increases student’s performance. Along with the development of advanced computing and internet technology, EFL teaching and learning are making difference. Utilizing technology in the educational setting has become the norm rather than the exception. This research analysis is to examine the effectiveness of technology tools in developing language skills for EFL elementary and middle students. The technology tools studied in this analysis include digital games, digital storytelling, iPod, iPad, Computer-Based Reading Program, Wiki, and WetPaint and more.
Citation
Alqarawi, M., Dandeni, S. & Ouyang, J.R. (2013). A Research Analysis on the Effectiveness of Technology in English as a foreign Language (EFL) Teaching and Learning in Elementary and Middle Schools. In R. McBride & M. Searson (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2013--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1994-1999). New Orleans, Louisiana, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 19, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/48395/.
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