Investigating the Imapct of Digital Technology on EFL Teaching and Learning The Case of First Year Master Students of Didactics and Applied Languages

Abstract

Technology advancement has led to new developments in the field of education. Several technological tools available today can be used to support learning and facilitate teaching. This research aims to provide information on the use of educational technology and its significance on EFL teaching and learning. It begins by determining how teachers and learners view incorporating digital technology into the classroom. Additionally, it investigates how digital technology helps learners increase their learner autonomy. In order to create this piece of work, a case study was carried out at Ain Temouchent University, particularly in the English department, where Master One EFL learners and teachers of Belhadj Bouchaib university were chosen as the sample population. Data was gathered using a variety of study tools. The learners were the target audience for the questionnaire, while teachers were the target audience for the interview. Both qualitative and quantitative analyses of the data gathered were done. The study's conclusion showed that teachers and students favour using educational technology. The teachers confirmed that they used it as a valuable instrument to support their teaching without ignoring the use of conventional techniques. On the other hand, the students thought that its use greatly helped them. Furthermore, they all agreed that using modern technology is crucial in the EFL teaching and learning process.