This study investigated the frequency and level at which intermediate school students use smart devices to learn English as a foreign language. To achieve the study objective, a questionnaire with close-ended responses was developed and administered to a sample of 50 female students who owned smart devices and used them for learning English outside the classroom. An analysis of the collected data indicated that the usage level of smart devices among intermediate school students is high. The results revealed that the learning purposes with the highest usage frequency were "sending assignments to the teacher"," learning more about any topic", and "receiving feedback from teacher and colleagues". Whereas the purposes with the lowest usage frequency were "learning grammatical structures", "finding reading activities" and "improving the writing skill". The study recommends that education system and policy makers allow students to use their smart devices in English classes and encourage teachers to acquire the skills necessary for blending smart devices with traditional teaching methods.

Parental involvement is a key predictor of students’ success in academic and general life. Moreover, the integration of technology has had a massive influence on the learning process and in facilitating parents’ involvement. The current study aims to explore the role of parents in the achievements of English as a foreign language (EFL) learners via Edmodo, which is a platform consisting of three important main components. A descriptive method is used to conduct the research with a sample of 50 parents of female students at the intermediate stage of King Abdul Aziz private school, and using a questionnaire as an instrument. The results indicated a high level of parental involvement in supporting their daughters’ progress. Moreover, parents were pleased when the teachers kept them informed about their daughters’ progress in English. Communication with the school and supervision of homework had a positive effect on the quality of learning. The results revealed that parental involvement enhanced English language skills and increased learners’ motivation to work hard. In addition, the study discovers the positive perception of parents regarding the use of Edmodo.