Innovation in Language Learning

Successful implementation of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in English language teaching and learning requires both students’ and teachers ‘acceptance of these new technologies. However, few studies have investigated college students ’attitudes, perceptions and expectations of computer base technology use in English Language learning in the Moroccan context. In this regard, The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) was used as a framework to investigate the current state of English as foreign language (EFL) college students’ attitudes, perceptions and expectations towards the use of ICT in English language learning (ELL). To this end,  207 undergraduate students ( 1^st year) were randomly selected from the department of English at Moulay Ismail University, School of Arts and Humanities Meknes- Morocco, to respond to “ ICT use in English  learning” questionnaire. Descriptive statistic, frequencies and Pearson correlation moment using SPSS were used to analyse the data. The analysis of the obtained results revealed that the majority of students express positive attitudes towards the use of computer base technology in the process of English language learning. Therefore most of them perceived that the usage of technology had a positive effect on English language learning. Additionally, they expected that ICT is used more often for teaching and learning at the department of English, because it helped them improve their English skills and made learning more enjoyable.

Keywords:  ICT, ELL, attitudes, perceptions, expectations, undergraduates, computer base technology