EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS ON ENHANCING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN MOZAMBIQUE
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With the rapid development of the Internet and other related technological platforms the educational community has come to accept the use of educational technology in the classroom. Its innovation not only transforms teaching techniques but also expands students’ channels and resources for learning. The current investigation aimed to explore how and to what extent technology tools and web-delivered language learning platforms impact the academic performance of English language learners (ELLs) at the tertiary level. The study used a quantitative experimental research method employing a single-group. Modern educational technology may significantly improve learning efficacy, assist in correctly tracking students’ progress through their learning activities, and give critical support for tailored learning. The investigators applied frequency analysis in the form of percentages to get various descriptive statistics. Despite diverse linguistic and technological barriers, the results revealed a positive impact of technology tools on learners´ academic performance.
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