Exploring the Experiences, Challenges, and Perspectives in Digital Literacy Training of Older Thai EFL Teachers with Low Digital Literacy

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Although technology has been integrated into classroom teaching, professional development for teachers can be improved. This study explored Thai EFL teachers’ experiences in implementing digital literacy training, focusing on technologically illiterate, especially older, teachers and their production of online videos for classroom use. Conducted in Trang, Thailand, with 36 teachers completing a one-month 2020 training program, data were gathered via questionnaire, observation, and interviews.

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Introduction

Literature Review

The Role of Technology in Enhancing Language Learning

Research Questions

Anatolian Journal ofEducation e-ISSN: 2547-9652 April 2024 ● Vol.9, No.1 [www.e-aje.net](www.e-aje.net)[ ](www.e-aje.net)pp. 81-96 Exploring the Experiences, Challenges, and Perspectives in Digital Literacy Training of Older Thai EFL Teachers with Low Digital Literacy Chalermsup Karanjakwut Correspondent author, Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University, Thailand, [chalermsup.ka@bsru.ac.th](chalermsup.ka@bsru.ac.th) Passapong Sripicharn Asst. Prof. in the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Thammasat University, Thailand, [passapong.s@arts.tu.ac.th](passapong.s@arts.tu.ac.th) Although technology has been seamlessly integrated into classroom teaching, there is room for improvement in the way professional development is implemented. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of Thai teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in implementing digital literacy training. Focusing on technologically illiterate teachers (and particularly older ones), the study aimed to investigate the production of online videos by these teachers to be used in their classrooms. The study was conducted in Trang, Thailand, and involved 36 Thai EFL teachers who underwent a one-month training programme in 2020. Data was collected through a questionnaire, observation, and interviews. The results showed that the participants required additional training time, and faced challenges such as teaching style, computer specifications, and Internet accessibility. Despite these challenges, the teachers reported a positive perceptions of teaching English with technology, and found it was easier than they had anticipated. These findings have pedagogical implications for future implementations of digital literacy training for somewhat technologically illiterate language teachers. Keywords: Technology in the classroom, technological literacy, fostering technology, online video, professional development, older teachers, challenges in training INTRODUCTION The integration of technology in education has had a profound impact on the world, and language learning and teaching is no exception to this integration (Deerajviset, 2014) . Indeed, numerous studies have focused on the role of technology in enhancing student language learning (Zhao, 2003); however, little research has explored the implementation of technology in teacher education. In the Thai context, it has been observed that technologically literate teachers have successfully incorporated technology into their classrooms, finding it useful, user-friendly, and resource-rich (Kampookaew, 2020) . On the other hand, for technologically illiterate teachers, and particularly older Thai teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL), using technology for teaching English has proven to be a challenge. Given this background and the importance of the issue, this study seeks to explore the implementation of digital literacy training for older Thai EFL teachers with low digital literacy in terms of experiences with digital literacy training, challenges the teachers face during and after the training, and perspectives on teaching English with technology. Hence, the following research questions will be addressed: (1) What are the Thai EFL teachers' experiences of digital literacy training for teaching English with technology? Citation: Karanjakwut, C. , & Sripicharn, P. (2024) . Exploring the experiences, challenges, and perspectives in digital literacy training of older Thai EFL teachers with low digital literacy. Anatolian Journal of Education, 9(1), 81-96. [https://doi.org/10.29333/aje.2024.916a](https://doi.org/10.29333/aje.2024.916a) 82 Exploring the Experiences, Challenges, and Perspectives in … (2) What challenges do the teachers face during and after their digital literacy training? (3) What are the teachers' perspectives on teaching English with technology? Literature Review The Role of Technology in Enhancing Language Learning Technology has been widely used in language learni

FAQs

What is the purpose of the digital literacy training explored in this study?

The study aims to explore older Thai EFL teachers’ experiences with digital literacy training, including how they implement it and how it supports their teaching with technology.

How was the study conducted and what data sources were used?

The study was conducted in Trang, Thailand, involving 36 Thai EFL teachers who completed a one-month training program in 2020. Data were collected through a questionnaire, observation, and interviews.

What challenges did the participating teachers report during and after training?

Teachers reported challenges such as teaching style issues, computer specifications, and limited internet accessibility. They also indicated a need for additional training time.

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