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)…

Self-directed learning (SDL) is acknowledged as an effective language learning paradigm because learning a language is time-consuming. As language and literacy education is now embracing a more multimodal approach in writing instruction, teachers' multimodal technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (TPACK) receives growing attention in…

This article aims to examine the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) in academic writing and research skills. It suggests recommendations that universities can use to develop to enhance the proper use of AI. As many institutions continue to embrace and use AI tools worldwide, questions surrounding its utilisation in the…

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…

This study endeavored to gain insights into English as a Foreign Language (EFL) preferred strategies in teaching EFL writing during the pandemic, particularly dealing with technology use. Six writing teachers from various universities in East Java, Indonesia, participated in this study. They were asked to respond to interview questions that were…

This study aimed to investigate the effects of artificial intelligence (AI)-supported visualization applications on students' writing disposition during the creative writing process. An explanatory sequential design, a type of mixed methods approach, was adopted. In the quantitative phase, a quasiexperimental design with a pretest-posttest control…

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming increasingly widespread in EFL classrooms as many applications support students in various aspects of language learning. Consequently, many EFL teachers are adapting to and embracing AI as a practical aid in their teaching. This study investigates Myanmar EFL teachers' perceptions of AI writing…

This fully updated third edition of "Teaching and Learning with Technologies in the Primary School" introduces practising and student teachers to the range of ways in which technology can be used to support and extend teaching and learning opportunities in their classrooms. Newly expanded to include 50% brand new chapters reflecting the…

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)…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly being integrated into educational processes, offering various benefits to students, educators, and education systems. This study employs a meta-analysis approach to examine research conducted in Turkey on the use of AI in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction and compares the…

This study examines the potential of ChatGPT to enhance grammar development in an academic writing context, where grammar instruction is often overlooked. Adopting a qualitative case study, this research explores how a localized version of ChatGPT can assist first-year undergraduate students in improving their grammar in writing tasks. The study…

With the rapid advancement of Internet technologies and the growing emphasis on ideological and political education (IPE) in higher education, College English teaching is facing both challenges and new opportunities. This study takes the lesson "The Shadowland of Dreams" from the "College English Reading and Writing" course as…

The Padlet technological tool, which encourages collaborative learning, is used in teaching and learning writing skills. This study aimed to examine the use of the Padlet application in developing writing skills among Saudi EFL students at university level, focusing on students' perceptions of utilizing Padlet as a platform for language learning…

This study conducts a comprehensive analysis of the assessment of journal writing in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) at the secondary school level, comparing the performance of a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) platform with two human graders. Employing a convergent parallel mixed methods design, quantitative data were collected…

Writing is often considered the most difficult language skill for EFL learners due to its persistent grammatical and lexical challenges. Although tools such as Google Translate and ChatGPT are increasingly used, concerns persist regarding overreliance and reduced learner autonomy. This study investigated the grammatical errors and writing…