ICT-Based Collaborative Learning Approach: Enhancing Students’ Language Skills

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of ICT-based collaborative learning (CL) on the development of integrated skills and motivation in undergraduate students of English as a second language (ESL). To achieve this goal, forty students from St. Ann’s Degree College in Telangana, India, were chosen on an experimental basis. The goal is to increase student collaboration and provide opportunities for them to practice using English correctly through collaborative learning techniques with the help of technology. This paper also discusses ICT as a tool in the CL approach, the importance of technology in ESL, and the challenges that teachers face when using ICT tools in the classroom. As a result, students contribute to the learning process and play an important role in successfully completing the task or project. Because these are the types of learners centric curriculum, and ICT tools are beneficial. Data is gathered using a Google forms-based questionnaire. After analyzing the data, the results revealed a significant improvement in the students’ interactive skills through collaborative learning techniques in the classroom.