The education 4.0 plan had initiated major changes to the education sector's workflow and teaching method. In Indonesia, this sudden transformation is perceived as both an opportunity and a drawback, especially in language learning. This study investigates how technology can be integrated in language education, with the purpose of designing a…

This systematic review aims to explore social media integration in K-12 foreign language (FL) classrooms in the past decade and discusses the unique challenges of adopting social media in K-12 FL teaching. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and selection criteria, 12 studies between…

Background/purpose: The study examined the potential benefits and concerns of implementing ChatGPT, an advanced tool of artificial intelligence technology, in the realm of teaching and learning. Materials/methods: A systematic review was conducted, detailing the processes of inclusion and exclusion criteria, selection, data extraction, and…

This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of EFL teachers regarding the use of ICT and the extent to which they integrated it into their EFL classes. A survey was conducted with EFL teachers who were alumni of the English Education Study Program at a state-owned university in South Sumatra. Furthermore, the survey was administered online…

This study examines the experiences of university-level English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers in relation to the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-based 4Cs (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity) skills in English language teaching and learning. The research aims to explore the impact of…

Virtual reality (VR) has fundamentally changed how students interact with their subjects and learn because it offers an immersive learning environment. This qualitative study aims at exploring Omani English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers' perceptions of using VR. It employed semi-structured interviews with 20 schoolteachers working in…

Purpose: This study investigates university in-service English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers' perceptions of technology integration and the relevant factors that may affect their technology integration in the classroom. Design/Approach/Methods: This multiple case study applies Teo's extended technology acceptance model (TAM) and the theory…

Extended reality (XR) is rapidly gaining attention and popularity; however, scholars confuse what XR technologies are and how they can be applied in language education. This qualitative, exploratory study unveils language teachers' perceptions of XR, which is an umbrella term for virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality…

In the dynamic environment of 21st-century education, teaching methods for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) have seen substantial transformation. Modern students, frequently referred to as "digital natives," demand creative teaching techniques and refreshed educational settings. This study aims to investigate the challenges…

Learners' achievements, motivation, and emotional states are closely linked to the roles and effectiveness of their teachers, while several challenges in foreign language classrooms hinder teacher efficacy. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to offer substantial solutions by addressing individual student needs, expectations, and…

The integration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) into language teaching and learning is mandated by the national policy in Indonesia. This study aims to describe 34 experienced female EFL teachers' experiences ICT professional development. This study reports on 1) encouraging and discouraging factors of ICT use for participants,…

This study focuses on developing and validating a questionnaire to assess the integration of ICT by EFL teachers in higher education settings in Vietnam. Twenty EFL teachers from three language institutes participated in semi-structured interviews, generating 20 questionnaire items. Qualitative content analysis of the interview data provided…

The integration of technological advancements into the educational settings of many nations is regarded as a key factor for augmenting pedagogical practices and learning outcomes. Consequently, educational policymakers have made substantial investments in establishing and maintaining Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure…

This study examines the barriers and facilitators to integrating ICT in teaching and learning English pronunciation among university lecturers and students. Three female lecturers from a Jordanian government university's Department of Pharmacy, with teaching experience spanning 3 to 10 years, participated, along with six focus groups of male and…

Virtual reality (VR) has been found to be effective for increasing student motivation and engagement (Parong & Mayer, 2018), experiential learning (Hu-Au & Lee, 2018), and even improving spatial memory (Pollard et al., 2020). However, few studies have moved beyond the novelty of single-lesson VR experiences, nor have they used VR as the…