Integrating Internet-based applications in English language teaching: Teacher practices in a Thai university
Mark B. Ulla, William F. Perales, Veronico N. Tarrayo
Abstract
This study was conducted to identify various Internet-based applications integrated in an English as a foreign language (EFL) classroom. It explored how seven English language teachers utilised different applications in their English language teaching (ELT) in a university in Thailand. The methods used were classroom observations and follow-up individual interviews. Findings revealed that 'Kahoot, Socrative, Google Form, QR code, Facebook, YouTube, Quizizz' and 'Quizlet' were among the Internet-based applications the teachers used in their classroom teaching. Moreover, the teachers responded positively to changes in the ELT landscape as they integrated these different applications in their classrooms. They seemed to be confident about the advantages these applications can bring into their teaching practices. Furthermore, their common responses as regards their reason for utilising Internet-based applications point to one evident perspective: Internet-based applications make their ELT classroom more convenient, exciting, and fluid. Implications for ELT are discussed in light of the findings, and recommendations for future research are offered.