English Language Teachers’ Experiences of Using ICT in ELT

Authors

  • Dammar Singh Saud Assistant Professor in English Language Education, Darchula Multiple Campus Khalanga, Darchula
  • Suman Laudari Sessional lecturer, University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nelta.v28i1.61800

Keywords:

Information and Communication Technology, English Language Teaching, Lived Experiences, Teacher Educators, Hermeneutic Phenomenology

Abstract

While technologies have penetrated all regions and states in Nepal – a developing country with challenging terrains – teacher educators’ practices, especially those in remote areas, are still unexplored. Integrating innovative technologies into English language education, in this context, has become essential as their aff ordances help to enhance teaching and learning. This hermeneutic phenomenological research paper, hence, explores the perspectives and experiences of using ICT in English language teaching by four English language teacher educators in Darchula, a remote district located in the Sudurpaschim Province of Nepal. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and analysed thematically. The fi ndings indicate positive attitudes among English language teacher educators towards incorporating ICT in ELT, as it enhances learning and teaching experiences, fosters student engagement, improves access to learning resources, and establishes dynamic and interactive learning environments. This study emphasises the importance of effectively integrating ICT in English language teaching while addressing technical obstacles and striking a balance between online resources to maximise benefi ts and mitigate drawbacks.

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Author Biographies

Dammar Singh Saud, Assistant Professor in English Language Education, Darchula Multiple Campus Khalanga, Darchula

Dammar Singh Saud has held the position of assistant professor in English Language Education at Far Western University, Darchula Multiple Campus Khalanga, Darchula, since 2009. He completed his academic qualifi cations with an M.A. in English Literature and anM.Ed. in English Language Education, both from Tribhuvan University. He is an MPhil graduate in English Language Education from Kathmandu University. His research focuses on ELT Pedagogy, the integration of ICT in ELT, Teacher Professional Development, and the practice of Translanguaging.

Suman Laudari, Sessional lecturer, University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Suman Laudari, PhD, is a digital learning designer at Charles Darwin University. Dr Laudari also teaches as a sessional lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and is an Adjunct Professor at the Far Western University, Nepal. His research projects explore digital agencies, digital competencies, learning design, Activity theory and agency in digital practices.

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Published

2023-12-31

How to Cite

Saud, D. S., & Laudari, S. (2023). English Language Teachers’ Experiences of Using ICT in ELT. Journal of NELTA, 28(1), 151–165. https://doi.org/10.3126/nelta.v28i1.61800

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 1 (2023)

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Articles

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