Key barriers to and enablers of integrating technology into online language teaching

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Abstract

Since 2019, the unpredicted and unplanned transition to online education has exposed educational systems to various challenges worldwide. Foreign language education has not been an exception and, like other fields, has experienced fluctuations, especially in preparing teachers to accept and implement online computer-assisted language learning (CALL). Therefore, this study explored Iranian foreign language teachers’ experiences of key barriers to and enablers of integrating technology into online language teaching. Using a phenomenological approach, the researcher conducted semi-structured interviews with 12 university foreign language teachers in Iran. The findings revealed that Iranian foreign language teachers experienced many barriers, including individual teacher barriers, teaching-related barriers, institution-level barriers, and country-level barriers. They also experienced enablers, such as teaching-related enablers and CALL professional development (CALL PD) opportunities. The study concluded that although CALL PD courses cannot overcome all barriers, particularly contextual ones, they can be an effective solution to overcome many barriers to effective online language teaching.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComputer-assisted language learning in the Global South
Subtitle of host publicationExploring challenges and opportunities for students and teachers
EditorsLee McCallum, Dara Tafazoli
Place of PublicationOxon, UK
PublisherRoutledge, Taylor & Francis
Chapter1
Pages3-23
Number of pages21
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-003-49595-6
ISBN (Print)978-1-032-79972-8, 978-1-032-80199-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameGlobal South perspectives on TESOL
PublisherRoutledge

Keywords

  • Language learning
  • Online language teaching
  • Computer-assisted language learning

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