Utilization of smart technology to improve quality and effectiveness of digital content to develop English language skills for non-specialists. | ||
| مجلة المناهج المعاصرة وتكنولوجيا التعليم | ||
| Article 24, Volume 5, Issue .3, July 2024, Pages 1-36 PDF (1.51 M) | ||
| Document Type: المقالة الأصلية | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/msite.2024.391241 | ||
| Author | ||
| Dr. Noha Ibrahim Fathy Ibrahim Taha | ||
| Teaching staff High Institute for Computer and Business Administration, Alzarka- Damietta Institute Vice Dean for Education and Students Affairs | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Research summary in English: The field of education is undergoing a significant transformation due to modern technological advancements, with smart technology becoming an effective tool for improving quality and effectiveness of educational content. This includes technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual and augmented reality, and smartphone applications, which have become essential tools in enhancing and developing education. These technologies offer new and innovative possibilities for acquiring language skills, enabling learners to benefit from rich and interactive educational experiences that surpass traditional methods. The current research aimed to identify the types of smart technology used in teaching English language skills to non-specialists and to analyze their impact on the quality of available digital content. It also evaluates the effectiveness of these technologies in developing the required language skills among the research sample of non-specialists. Developing English language skills for non-specialists presents a significant challenge due to variety of required skills, such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Enhancing these skills requires flexible and interactive teaching methods to meet diverse learner needs. This is where smart technology plays a crucial role, offering advanced educational platforms and innovative applications that help deliver customized and engaging educational content. Smart technology facilitates acquisition of English language skills for non-specialists in multiple ways, enabling learners to access a variety of interactive educational resources, such as virtual lessons, educational games, and artificial intelligence -based learning applications that provide personalized learning experiences tailored to each learner's level. Additionally, this technology enhances learners' interaction with specialized content provided, increasing the effectiveness of education and motivating continued learning. This research falls into developmental studies category, utilizing both descriptive-analytical methods, which include reviewing previous literature and analyzing available smart applications and tools, and quasi-experimental methods by employing smart technology and assessing its impact on developing English language skills among the current research sample, consisting of 30 volunteers from High Institute of Computer Science and Business Administration in Al zarka, Damietta. The research tools included preparation of a test to measure cognitive aspects and a skill assessment card to evaluate sub-skills in English. The researcher found that there is significant diversity in smart technology, which includes various applications, interactive learning programs, augmented and virtual reality, and online educational platforms. The results indicated a marked improvement in the quality of digital content, with smart technology enhancing content quality through interactive and diverse learning experiences, which improves learners' comprehension and develops their English skills despite not being specialized in the language. The researcher concluded that smart tools have proven effective in developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills among non-specialists. The research recommended integrating technology into educational curricula and incorporating it more extensively into academic programs to offer advanced educational content. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Keywords: Smart technology; Quality; Effectiveness; Digital content; English language skills for non; specialists | ||
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