The Impact of Using YouTube videos in an EFL Classroom: The Case of Second Year Licence Students at Tlemcen University

Abstract

The present study aims at investigating the impact of using YouTube videos in an EFL classroom. This topic is important to the education community as technology is constantly changing and to comply with 21st century classroom. Nowadays, there are several technological devices that can be used to facilitate teaching and serve the learners needs. To conduct this work, a case study was conducted at the Department of English, where the second year EFL students and teachers were selected as the sample population. Two research instruments were used to collect data. A questionnaire was addressed to the learners and an interview to teachers. The data collected were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Most of teachers affirmed that they used YouTube videos as a helpful tool to assist their teaching without neglecting the use of traditional methods. On the other hands, the learners believed that its use helped them a lot in developing their skills