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How and why do language teachers use ICT in a University in Saudi Arabia?
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Hammond, Michael and Gamlo, Nada Hussain (2015) How and why do language teachers use ICT in a University in Saudi Arabia? In: Global Conference on Learning and Technology : The Local Global Conference, Berlin, Germany, 16-17 Apr 2015 . Published in: Proceedings of Global Learn 2015 pp. 248-257.
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Abstract
This paper describes and evaluates the reported use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) by teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) at a university in Saudi Arabia. The overriding aim of the study was to understand how ICT was being used and to discover what encourages and discourages teachers to use ICT. This was a mixed methods study using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Variable use of ICT was discovered and three types of teachers were identified according to their use of ICT: extended users; restricted users; and non-users of ICT. Perceived impact on teaching and learning was a key motivator for using ICT but there were several constraints on teachers including lack of access and limited encouragement and support in the wider environment. The research made a contribution to an under researched area by reporting on the use of ICT in EFL teaching in the Arab world. Findings are discussed in the context of the more traditional ‘factors’ approach to understanding the take-up of ICT as well as a less familiar three zones framework.
Item Type: | Conference Item (Paper) | ||||
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Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education | ||||
Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Education Studies (2013- ) | ||||
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Language and languages -- Study and teaching -- Saudi Arabia, Computer-assisted instruction | ||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Proceedings of Global Learn 2015 | ||||
Publisher: | Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) | ||||
Official Date: | 2015 | ||||
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Page Range: | pp. 248-257 | ||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||
Date of first compliant deposit: | 28 July 2016 | ||||
Date of first compliant Open Access: | 28 July 2016 | ||||
Conference Paper Type: | Paper | ||||
Title of Event: | Global Conference on Learning and Technology : The Local Global Conference | ||||
Type of Event: | Conference | ||||
Location of Event: | Berlin, Germany | ||||
Date(s) of Event: | 16-17 Apr 2015 | ||||
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