Connecting Motivation and Technology: A Literature Review on EFL Learners in the Digital Age
Keywords:
Educational Technology, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), Mobile-Assisted Learner (MALL)Abstract
This study examines the multidimensional impact of educational technology on teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) through language skill development, emotional states, motivational factors, and areas of collaborative teacher-student relationships on. The study using a wide range of literature reveals the positive impact of digital tools such as computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) on language skills, reading skills, in EFL learners and managing communication But this change journey adds challenges, because educational technology brings with it positive factors such as grit and perseverance as well as potentially stressful factors such as foreign language anxiety. Motivation and learning strategies take center stage, emphasizing how technology use and motivation combine with external motivation to spread among students. Research highlights the critical role teachers play in facilitating technology-driven learning experiences to motivate and engage students , positively affecting learning outcomes. These comprehensive insights offer insights for educators, policymakers and researchers, highlighting the want for a nuanced approach to harnessing the full capacity of tutorial generation to create attractive and transformative language learning environments.
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