English Teaching and the Use of Ict in the Learning Process in Latin America

Abstract

A documentary review was carried out on the production and publication of research papers related to the study of the variables English Teaching and ICT. The purpose of the bibliometric analysis provided in this paper is to know the main characteristics of the volume of publications registered in the Scopus database during the period 2017-2022, achieving the identification of 30 publications. The information provided by the said platform was organized through figures and tables categorizing the information by Year of Publication, Country of Origin, Area of Knowledge, and Type of Publication. Once these characteristics were described, a qualitative analysis was conducted on the position of different authors in relation to the proposed topic. Among the main findings of this research, it is found that Colombia, with 11 publications, was the Latin American country with the highest scientific production registered under the name of authors affiliated to institutions of that country. The area of knowledge that made the greatest contribution to the construction of bibliographic material referring to the study of the applicability of ICT in English teaching processes in Latin American institutions was Social Sciences with 25 published documents, and the most used type of publication during the above-mentioned period was journal articles with 77% of the total scientific production.

Exploring the Transformative Impact of ICT Integration in the EFL Classroom

“…The benefits are undeniable, ICT offers a wide range of resources and tools that can transform the learning process. Online platforms, mobile applications, video conferencing, and social media provide immediate access to a wide range of authentic materials, allowing students to immerse themselves in the language and practice it interactively (Rojas et al, 2023). The use of multimedia content, such as videos and audiobooks, not only improves listening comprehension but also motivates students by providing authentic and meaningful context (Abarzua et al, 2023).…”