THE IMPACT OF SMART PHONES ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING: PERCEPTIONS OF EFL UNDERGRADUATES STUDENTS IN STKIP PGRI TULUNGAGUNG

Yulia Nugrahini

Abstract


Researchers across the world are examining the educational value and effectiveness of integrating the latest electronic gadgets with teaching-learning activities in the classroom. In spite of the availability of latest electronic gadgets like iPods, tablets, and smartwatches, researchers are more interested in the educational value of the Smart phones for the teaching-learning of English. In a technologically advanced country like Indonesia, the third and fourth generation (3G, 4G) smart phones devices are available at affordable prices, and people of all streams find it necessary to own a smart phone for connecting with their friends and relatives. Moreover, it has become a common trend among undergraduate students to carry a smart phone to the classroom as well. The present study examines the impact of smart phones on studentsâ?? English language learning. A field study was conducted on fifty-two undergraduate male students majoring in English language and literature at STKIP PGRI Tulungagung. The methodology of data collection included a self-report for students and a teacher questionnaire. Findings of the study are significant for EFL teachers and researchers for introducing innovative methods and resourceful materials for the English classroom.

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