Students' behavior and academic achievement are improved when technology is integrated into instruction in ways that support learning. Technology integration competency (TIC) has become a critical capacity for second language (L2) pre-service teachers in the digital era. However, the significance of such competency has been neglected in the field…

Amid the growing interest in generative AI technologies like ChatGPT for educational purposes, this research seeks to better understand Chinese EFL learners' acceptance and usage of them for L2 writing purposes. This study conducts an investigation by establishing a structural equation model that incorporates the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)…

The bulk of recent research on generative AI (GenAI) in education mainly focused on its potential pedagogical uses as well as how students actually exploit such tools during learning, while little has been done to systematically investigate how teachers integrate those tools in different parts of their teaching process. To bridge this gap, the…

Pedagogy and education in the English language have experienced a transformative impact with the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This dynamic combination has enhanced instructional strategies, fostered interactive learning environments, and equipped learners with essential digital literacy skills (DLS). Integrating…

Critical thinking (CT) has long been acknowledged as a fundamental goal of higher education, but how it associates with technology acceptance (TA) and learner engagement (LE) of Chinese learners of English as a foreign language (EFL) at the college level is underexamined. This article aimed to investigate the interrelationships among technology…

Understanding teachers' perspectives is essential for successful technology adoption as technology plays an increasingly important role in education. The aim of this study is to explore the nuanced dynamics of using natural language processing models such as ChatGPT in higher education settings. Understanding the complexity of teachers' attitudes…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been exerting a revolutionary and profound impact on the teaching of English as Foreign Language (EFL) for decades. In spite of these acknowledged advances, teachers have numerous reservations and objections against the adoption of AI-based applications. In order to facilitate the proper use and produce an…

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in language education necessitates new forms of digital leadership, yet research on how language teachers develop e-leadership competencies remains limited, particularly in non-Western contexts. This study investigates how Vietnamese EFL teachers develop and exercise e-leadership competencies in…

This research aimed to determine the perspectives of Turkish instructors of English on the use of AI tools by Turkish learners of English on their writing skill development given the increasing prevalence of these tools among language learners. Thus, the perspectives of the instructors of these learners are significant in this sense. In this…

The study investigates the effects of AI-enhanced multi-display language teaching systems on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Utilizing a pretest-posttest random assignment experimental design, the research involved 302 EFL students aged 19 to 28 in a higher education setting. The study examines the effects of AI-powered virtual…

This study aimed to examine the effect of incorporating the generative pre-trained AI chatbot, ChatGPT, into an instructor-led writing class on the motivation of Japanese university students. This study examines changes in students' Ideal L2 Self, Ought-to L2 Self, and L2 Learning Experience using Dörnyei's L2 Motivational Self System (L2MSS)…

The benefits that different technologies provide to the educational processes have been experienced by educators for years. The advantages that teachers gain from computers, the internet, different software and technologies that change and develop every passing day have caused students to develop different skills and have also made it a necessity…

Education worldwide has emphasized 21st-century competencies, including language competence, computer competence, and thinking skills. Research on Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK), essential teacher knowledge, has attempted to address the need for technology integration to support thinking skills. However, existing TPACK…

ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is the most buzzing word in academia recently. Due to its ability to provide instant language support and generate diverse educational resources, it has emerged as a powerful tool in ELT (English language teaching). This study aims to explore ELT teachers' perception and usage of ChatGPT as a teaching tool in the…

The purpose of this study was to look into how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is used in teaching English language from the point-of-view of English language teachers in Palestine. A quantitative approach was employed to collect data from 780 language school teachers from 260 schools who participated in a course project utilizing…