The Integration of Computer Technologies and Smartphone in EFL Classroom to enhance Language Learning

Abstract

This research work puts emphasis on one of the most prominent techniques of teaching English as a foreign language which is mobile-learning, through the use of technology With the progress of technology, all applications of the instruction start to have tendency towards technology based instruction instead of directed, teacher-centered instructions. It is important to mention that Smart phones and computers technology are the main instructional support to enhance language learning and teaching. This study attempts to unveil the effectiveness of integrating Computer technology and Smartphone in department of English as a foreign language learning. Its main objective is to discover whether the use of Smartphones and computer technology in the EFL classroom would enhance language learning. Accordingly,two methods are adopted in order to validate or invalidate our hypotheses and to cover the main elements and queries of the research. A questionnaire was addressed to the students of English at Abdelhamid Ibn Badis University, and an interview was administered to the teachers from the same department. The findings of this study show that EFL teachers and learners support the use of educational technology (computers and Smartphones) inside the classroom, and they can use some strategies while teaching and learning.