Affiliation:
1. University of Economics and Law, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam & Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Abstract
This chapter conducts a comprehensive exploration of technology integration in English language education, chronicling its historical evolution and scrutinizing contemporary pedagogical frameworks amalgamating technological tools. A panoramic examination encompasses digital resources spanning online platforms, mobile applications, virtual/augmented reality, gamification, and intelligent tutoring systems. Challenges deliberated include the digital divide, teacher training imperative, privacy ramifications, and equilibrating technology with traditional pedagogies. Illustrative case studies and practitioner insights elucidate effective practices. Emerging technologies' potential impact, including artificial intelligence and learning analytics, is probed. The chapter delineates implications for policy, curricula, and teacher education to optimize technology integration. By synthesizing scholarship and pedagogical paradigms, stakeholders are furnished a comprehensive perspective on cultivating engaging, equitable, and efficacious technology-enhanced language learning environments.