Advantages of using Digital Media to Teach English

Abstract

Utilizing digital media as a pedagogical tool for English instruction presents a multitude of benefits in the contemporary landscape influenced by technology. It facilitates involvement and interactivity in the educational experience. The purpose of this study is to examine the advantages connected with the use of digital media as an educational instrument for the training of the English language. The primary focus of this study is to investigate how students interpret digital media within the framework of English Language Teaching (ELT). The information is obtained using a questionnaire administered by the studies. This study employed an empirical case study design. The data obtained from the questionnaire is subjected to descriptive analysis. The findings of this study indicate that the students exhibited a strong inclination toward digital media as a viable resource for English reading materials. The questionnaire yielded a mean score of 3.49, indicating a classification of "High" when interpreted. In addition to encountering challenges related to the utilization of digital media, students and teachers have experienced several obstacles. These include limited access to mobile phone facilities, restricted online containers and issues with insufficient connectivity.