Abstract
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- Churchill, N. (2016). Digital storytelling as a means of supporting digital literacy learning in an upper-primary-school English language classroom. Western Australia: Edith Cowan University.
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- Kurniawati, N., Maolida, E. H., & Anjaniputra, A. G. (2018). The praxis of digital literacy in the EFL classroom: Digital-immigrant vs digital-native teacher. Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 28-37.
- Laeli, A. F., Setiawan, S., & Anam, S. (2020). Reading Digital Text as a New Literacy in ELT: Teachers' Perception & Practices. English Teaching Learning and Research Journal, 312-327.
- Mudra, H. (2020). Digital Literacy Among Young Learners: How Do EFL Teachers and Learners View Its Benefits and Barriers? Teaching English with Technology: A Journal for Teachers of English, 3-24.
- Rahman, A., Al-Qasri, S., & Ofara, W. (2023). Exploring Digital Literacy Practices in English Language Learning for Secondary Level Students. JOLLT Journal of Languages and Language Teaching, 722-734.
- Rini, H. M., & Nabhan, S. (2023). Exploring critical digital literacy in a higher education EFL classroom: Teachers’ views and practices. Journal of English Language Teaching, 216-228.
- Şahin, D. (2023). Understanding English language teachers’ digital literacies and their willingness to change. Focus on ELT Journal, 42-56.
- Weninger, C. (2023). Digital literacy as ideological practice. ELT Journal, 197-206.
- Wiraningsih, P., & Santosa, M. H. (2020). EFL teachers’ challenges in promoting learner autonomy in the 21st - century learning. Journal on English as a Foreign Language, 290–314.
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Abstract
This comprehensive review study explores the crucial role of digital literacy in English Language Teaching (ELT) and its transformative potential in promoting global understanding. Through a rigorous and systematic analysis of peer-reviewed literature, this synthesis offers an extensive examination of contemporary perspectives on the diverse impact of digital literacy in ELT contexts.
The study highlights the increasing importance of integrating digital literacy into ELT practices, particularly within the evolving landscape of modern education. Methodologically, the review thoroughly investigates a wide range of scholarly articles, research studies, and pedagogical frameworks, ensuring an in-depth exploration and synthesis of existing knowledge.
Beyond presenting key trends and insights, this review emphasizes the essential role of educators in guiding future directions toward a more interconnected and harmonious world. The inclusion of the researcher's insights, derived from the synthesis process, adds depth and personal perspectives, illuminating the significant impact of digital literacy in bridging cultural and linguistic divides within the ELT domain.
Additionally, the review extends into practical applications by discussing actionable strategies and classroom implications for effectively integrating digital literacy into ELT practices. This detailed review, with its practical takeaways for educators, makes a substantial contribution to emerging trends in English Language Teaching (ELT), offering valuable perspectives on envisioning future educational directions. It provides important insights into how digital literacy can act as a powerful catalyst for positive change, fostering unity across diverse cultural and linguistic landscapes.
Keywords
Digital Literacy English Language Teaching Global Understanding Future Paths Inclusive Education
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- Bilki, Z., Satar, M., & Sak, M. (2022). Critical digital literacy in virtual exchange for ELT teacher education: An interpretivist methodology. ReCALL, 1-16.
- Churchill, N. (2016). Digital storytelling as a means of supporting digital literacy learning in an upper-primary-school English language classroom. Western Australia: Edith Cowan University.
- Durriyah, T. L., & Zuhdi, M. (2018). Digital Literacy With EFL Student Teachers: Exploring Indonesian Student Teachers’ Initial Perception About Integrating Digital Technologies Into a Teaching Unit. International Journal of Education & Literacy Studies, 53-60.
- Hafner, C. A. (2014). Embedding Digital Literacies in English Language Teaching: Students’ Digital Video Projects as Multimodal Ensembles. TESOL Quarterly, 655-685.
- Hafner, C. A., Chick, A., & Jones, R. H. (2015). Digital literacies and language learning. Language, Learning and Technology, 1-7.
- Hamidah, N. (2021). Digital Literacy in EFL Teaching. ELTALL, 90-102.
- Irwandi, I., & Hidayati, H. (2023). Enhancing Digital Literacy Through English Language Teaching: A Needs Analysis for English Students at Muhammadiyah University of Mataram. Jurnal Ilmiah Mandala Education (JIME), 2054-2060.
- Iskandar, I., Sumarni, S., Dewanti, R., & Asnur, M. N. (2022). Infusing Digital Literacy in Authentic Academic Digital Practices of English Language Teaching at Universities. International Journal of Language Education, 75-90.
- Kahveci, P. (2021). Language Teachers’ Digital Literacy and Self-efficacy: Are They Related? ELT Research Journal, 123-139.
- Kress, G. (2006). Literacy in the new media age. London: Routledge.
- Kurniawati, N., Maolida, E. H., & Anjaniputra, A. G. (2018). The praxis of digital literacy in the EFL classroom: Digital-immigrant vs digital-native teacher. Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 28-37.
- Laeli, A. F., Setiawan, S., & Anam, S. (2020). Reading Digital Text as a New Literacy in ELT: Teachers' Perception & Practices. English Teaching Learning and Research Journal, 312-327.
- Mudra, H. (2020). Digital Literacy Among Young Learners: How Do EFL Teachers and Learners View Its Benefits and Barriers? Teaching English with Technology: A Journal for Teachers of English, 3-24.
- Rahman, A., Al-Qasri, S., & Ofara, W. (2023). Exploring Digital Literacy Practices in English Language Learning for Secondary Level Students. JOLLT Journal of Languages and Language Teaching, 722-734.
- Rini, H. M., & Nabhan, S. (2023). Exploring critical digital literacy in a higher education EFL classroom: Teachers’ views and practices. Journal of English Language Teaching, 216-228.
- Şahin, D. (2023). Understanding English language teachers’ digital literacies and their willingness to change. Focus on ELT Journal, 42-56.
- Weninger, C. (2023). Digital literacy as ideological practice. ELT Journal, 197-206.
- Wiraningsih, P., & Santosa, M. H. (2020). EFL teachers’ challenges in promoting learner autonomy in the 21st - century learning. Journal on English as a Foreign Language, 290–314.
- Zhang, J. (2023). EFL Teachers’ Digital Literacy: Understanding the Impact of Contextual Factors. Frontiers in Psychology, 1-11
Details
| Primary Language | English |
|---|---|
| Subjects | English As A Second Language, Applied Linguistics and Educational Linguistics |
| Journal Section | Articles |
| Authors | |
| Early Pub Date | August 24, 2024 |
| Publication Date | September 5, 2024 |
| Submission Date | July 30, 2024 |
| Acceptance Date | August 5, 2024 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2024 |
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