Effects of Technology in English Language Teaching and Learning with The Institutional Performance of High Secondary Schools: An Exploratry Study

Abstract

The development of technology and innovations has been introduced in education. Currently, there are several technological devices that can be used to facilitate teaching and serve learners’ needs. The purpose behind this study aims to shed light on the role of educational technology and its importance in the field of EFL teaching and learning. It explored the most commonly used technological tools. To construct this study, a mixed-method design was conducted in different schools at the secondary level. Quantitative data were selected through a simple random sampling technique, qualitative data were selected through purposive samples, and the researcher addressed the questionnaire to the learners and semi-structured interviews with the students as well as the teachers under the supervision of the supervisor. The findings of the study revealed that both teachers and learners supported the use of educational technology.