DIGITAL MEDIA APPLICATIONS IN LANGUAGE TEACHING: EXPLORING POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS
Keywords:
digital tools, language teaching, learning outcomesAbstract
Integrating digital applications into language teaching has gained significant attention in recent years. This research paper explores digital applications' positive and negative impacts on language teaching. The paper examines various digital tools and platforms commonly used in language education and discusses their effects on learning outcomes, student engagement, teacher facilitation, and classroom dynamics. By critically analyzing existing literature and empirical studies, this paper provides insights into the opportunities and challenges of digital applications in language teaching.
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