LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 11 : 10 October 2011
ISSN 1930-2940

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The Integration of Different Technologies into Language Learning:
Language Learners’ Attitude and Motivation
A Case Study from Malaysia

Taher Bahrani, Ph.D. Candidate
Rahmatollah Soltani, M.A. in TEFL

Abstract

The present paper aims at investigating language learners’ attitude and motivation toward the use of different technologies such as computers, MP3 and MP4 players, mobile phones, and iPods to boost various language skills. The study was conducted based on a survey design with the help of 30 language learners majoring in TESL. To arrive at the necessary quantitative data, a questionnaire was developed and given to the participants to answer. The findings of this study indicated that most of the language learners have a positive attitude toward the use of different technologies to develop different skills. However, the results obtained from the questionnaire showed that language learners mostly prefer to use computer among the other technologies in order to improve their speaking proficiency and listening comprehension more than other language skills. On the contrary, iPods are used less by language learners for the very purpose of language learning.

Keywords: Attitude, Motivation, Technology, Improve, Language skills

Introduction

Today, technology has become the track upon which the express train of education is heading toward its destination (Christina, 2006). Accordingly, the growth of its application in the field of education particularly language learning has been considerable. Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), computer and audiovisual equipped classrooms, MP3 and MP4 players and Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) are just few examples of the application of technology to the endeavor of language teaching (Vincent & Hah, 1996; Salaberry, 2001; Hulstijn, 2000, just to name a few).

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Taher Bahrani, Ph.D. Candidate
Department of English
Mahshahr Branch
Islamic Azad University
Mahshahr
Iran
taherbahrani@yahoo.com

Rahmatollah Soltani, M.A. TEFL
Department of English
Mahshahr Branch
Islamic Azad University
Mahshahr
Iran
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