The Effect of Technology Use in Learning on Students’ Motivation.

Abstract

This research seeks to explore the effect of using technology on students’ motivation to learn English as a foreign language. Its aim is to explore the extent to which technology increases or decreases students’ otivation and interaction in English as a foreign language learning. The questions of this research are: What are the students’ perceptions towards the role of technology in enhancing their motivation? , What are the echnological materials that increase the EFL learners’ motivation? , How does technology affect students’ motivation? And, Is there a relation between the learners’ motivation and the use of technology in learning?. The hypothesis raised is that The use of technology in learning may affect learners’ motivation (it may increase their otivation). To collect data, a questionnaire was administered to 185 EFL students in Algeria. The findings of the vestigation revealed that the integration of technology tools in foreign language learning is an effective learning method and a motivating factor in EFL students’ learning process. Specifically, the majority of respondents eported that using technology is a powerful learning strategy that boosts learners’ motivation, interaction, and performance. The study ends up with essential suggestions for the future research and basic guidelines for the implementation of technology in order to motivate EFL learners and to facilitate the process of learning.