The Importance of Using Technology in Teaching and Learning : Case of Second Year EFL Students at the University of Tlemcen

Abstract

Because of the huge development of technology, new methods have been introduced in the language teaching field. Nowadays, there is a large set of technological tools that can be used to make the teaching and learning process easier and more accurate than before. Therefore, the teachers have the choice between using technology or using the traditional teaching methods by employing chalk and the blackboard. The purpose of this research work is to show the importance of technology and its impact on the EFL teaching and learning process. This study took place at the English department at the University of Tlemcen. The sample included second year EFL students. The research instruments used to collect data were a questionnaire addressed to the learners and an interview addressed to the teachers. The collected data were analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The results of this research work revealed that the use of technology can create an interactive classroom and make learning enjoyable.