This study explores how the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into language education can influence language teachers' identity from an ecological perspective. To do so, 16 teachers were selected based on purposeful sampling and completed a narrative frame. To corroborate data, seven of them (based on the richness of their…

Mobile technologies and the widespread application of mobile devices have become significant in educational settings. Mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) is a thriving field of study in language learning and teaching contexts in Iran. This study investigates the current research trends and characteristics of MALL studies in Iran, identifying…

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…

The relevance of the research topic is that in order to effectively ensure the professional training of highly qualified personnel in higher education institutions, priority is given to professionally competent teachers, researchers and innovators who are able to implement modern methodological approaches to scientific knowledge and…

The study investigates EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners' opinions, attitudes and the challenges of incorporating AI-powered teaching and learning. It also examines how their ideas and attitudes are affected by demographic variables. 258 students were selected using a random sampling method from a population comprising students studying…

This study investigated the use of virtual chatbots in a 3D multi-user virtual environment (3D MUVE) to enhance the communication skills of Chinese as a foreign language (CFL) learners. Several virtual chat agents, developed using pattern matching techniques and embedded in Second Life, created a blended learning environment in which CFL learners…

The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) in education has attracted scholars' research interest around the world, and they have demonstrated the effectiveness of using AI in the English as a foreign language (EFL) setting. While previous studies have examined AI's role in improving linguistic proficiency, limited research has examined its…

Virtual reality (VR) presents an innovative and powerful approach to foreign language teaching, offering immersive and interactive environments that support vocabulary acquisition in engaging and meaningful ways. This study investigates the potential of VR using the self-developed application GermanVR, specifically designed to enhance vocabulary…

The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has significant social, educational and psychological impacts. While teachers are key agents to promote CT at the curriculum level, little is known about how English language teachers engage with CT in the wake of COVID-19. Drawing on teacher interviews and classroom observations, the study found that the…

Teachers' role identities shape their teaching practices. However, research on the interplay between language teachers' role identities and classroom technology integration is rather limited. Based on interview responses and classroom observations of eight K-12 language teachers, this study revealed two contrastive forms of role identities that…

Artificial agents, such as voice-controlled conversational agents (VCAs) built into smart devices, are becoming more prevalent in daily and educational contexts, enhancing the possibility of using them as language partners. However, research has primarily focused on the cognitive or affective outcomes of using these agents, overlooking questions…

In the 6G network environment, the flipped classroom teaching mode has broader prospective applications for improving the drawbacks of traditional classroom teaching methods. This study aims to explore the advantages of the flipped classroom teaching mode in the 6G network environment and provide feasible teaching strategies and guidance for…

This research aims to find out the characteristics of MOOC-based instructional material for the flipped English speaking class and the model of MOOC-based instructional materials for flipped English speaking class. The researchers implemented the initial phase of qualitative research to achieve their objectives. The study focused on students in…

Vocabulary is crucial for mastering English as a Foreign Language (EFL) skills. Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL) platforms like Wordwall can enhance active learning by providing multiple-choice, missing, and matching words. The current study aimed to addresses the impact of the Wordwall platform on EFL learners in Saudi Arabia. This study…

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…