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This study aims to bridge the gap between technology and pedagogy in language education by synthesizing seven influential frameworks that underpin Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (TELL). While the rapid integration of digital technologies has expanded the scope of language learning, the theoretical foundations guiding their use often remain fragmented or underutilized. To address this, the study reviews and compares the following frameworks: Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK), Substitution–Augmentation–Modification–Redefinition (SAMR) model, Activity Theory, Input–Interaction–Output Model from Second Language Acquisition (SLA), Self-Regulated Learning (SRL), Multimedia Learning Theory, and Connectivism. Each framework is examined in terms of its main focus, key concepts, and relevance to digital language learning. The analysis generates a comparative synthesis that highlights cognitive, pedagogical, and sociocultural orientations across models. By offering a structured conceptual map, the study provides researchers, educators, and curriculum designers with clearer pathways for theory-driven implementation of technology in language education. This synthesis not only advances theoretical understanding but also supports purposeful, pedagogically sound applications of digital tools in contemporary language classrooms.
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