Motivating EFL Students Through Digital Application Technology

Abstract

Generating motivation through digital application technology plays an important role in Language learning activity among EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students. Learners in language classrooms can be easily motivated through various digital application technology which will enhance student engagement leading to effective task completion. In other words, integration of mobile application technology will generate unprecedented opportunities to enhance the language skills of students in and out of classrooms to make them proficient users of English language. This paper will examine the theoretical foundations of motivation in language learning and how digital devices especially mobile application technology can be employed effectively for generating motivation and sharpening the cognitive skills of EFL learners. Current studies on digital learning technology demonstrates that mobile applications can provide personalized, interactive, and autonomous learning experiences. This study is specifically an experimental analysis of employing mobile application technology for grammar instruction to enhance learner motivation among EFL students. The success of this   experiment is testified by the improved grammar scores and the motivation level achieved by students in the experimental group.  Moreover, this study is a fine example of how digital learning technology can be effectively integrated into English Language curriculum.