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Publication Date
2025
Document Type
Poster
Degree Type
Graduate
Department
Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Mentor
Dr. Rachel Shively
Mentor Department
Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Abstract
The widespread use of technology tools for language learning has resulted in changes to the traditional learning classroom in countries around the world, including African countries like Ghana. The general perception about the importance of technology is that it has made language learning more enjoyable in the school setting. To understand perception on the use of technology in teaching and learning of foreign languages among students, questionnaires were administered to 14 foreign language students and 5 instructors at the University of Ghana. The results were analyzed using Qualtrics. The findings suggest that both instructors and students had a positive perception on the use of technology in teaching and learning foreign languages. On one hand, teachers indicated that the use of technology in language classes increased participation and productivity, enhanced communication, and improved linguistic skills of students. On another hand, students indicated that the use of technology in language learning increased collaboration and interaction in the target language. They explained that technology could be used as a teaser before the main lesson to enhance general learning experience, ease the stress of both teachers and instructors and help strengthen language acquisition in Africa. However, instructors encountered challenges such as lack of knowledge on the use of technological tools, interruption in internet connection, inadequate teaching time, and high cost of some technological tools. Students also experienced poor connectivity challenges, lack of knowledge of the use of tech tools, distraction, inaccuracy and limited explanations of some technology tools.
Recommended Citation
Apaflo, Dorcas and Shively, Rachel, "The Perception of Students and Instructors on the Use of Technology in Teaching and Learning of Foreign Languages: The Case of University of Ghana" (2025). University Research Symposium. 493.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/rsp_urs/493