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The Effectiveness of the Use of Technology in a Primary ESL Classroom: A Systematic Literature Review

Priyadharishini Ponnaiah, Azlina Abdul Aziz

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v11-i2/12275

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This paper presents a systematic literature review of relevant past studies that are related to the effectiveness of the use of technology in a primary ESL classroom. The studies analysed are from 2014 to 2020 with a total number of sixteen past studies. The focus of this paper is to learn the effectiveness of the use of technology in primary ESL classrooms. This paper also includes sub-focused aims which are the types and methods of technology that can be implemented in an ESL classroom and the challenges encountered before, during or after the implementation. Through the analysed articles many relevant information were gathered for this study. The study mostly resulted the engagement and motivation attained by the learners while using technology as a learning tool in an ESL classroom.

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In-Text Citation: (Ponnaiah & Abdul Aziz, 2022)
To Cite this Article: Ponnaiah, P., & Abdul Aziz, A. (2022). The Effectiveness of the Use of Technology in a Primary ESL Classroom: A Systematic Literature Review. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development. 11(2), 1812 - 1835.