The integration of educational technology in English language teaching has become increasingly prevalent, however its effectiveness in enhancing communication skills among undergraduate students in Northeastern of Thailand remains adequately investigates. This research aimed (1) to assess the current state of educational technology implementation, (2) to evaluate its effectiveness in improving English communication abilities, and (3) to develop guidelines for its appropriate application in Northeastern Universities of Thailand. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, utilized stratified random sampling across five universities, through LMS analytics, course syllabi analysis, and IT support logs for data collection. The findings revealed a high adoption rate of LMS (100%) and internet-connected classrooms (90%), but varied integration across language skills (80% for listening, 60% for speaking). Significantly, podcast-based assignments showed the highest improvement in listening skills (18%), while VR conversation simulations demonstrated a 25% increase in speaking fluency. The study identified key challenges, including login issues (40% of technical problems) and limited mobile learning integration (40% adoption). Innovative recommendations emphasize implementing bi-weekly VR conversation simulations, daily 5-10 minutes microlearning modules, and adaptive learning paths, projected to enhance overall language proficiency by 22%. This research contributes to the field by providing empirical evidence of technology's impact on specific language skills and providing customized guidelines for technology integration in the specific context of Northeastern universities, with the potential to impact educational policy and curriculum development in comparable regional settings.

Authors:
Wantipa Unarat, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Parama Kwangmuang, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Wanwisa Wannapipat, Khon Kaen University, Thailand

About the Presenter(s)
Ms. Wantipa Unarat is currently Ph.D. student of Innovation, Technology, and Learning Science major, at the Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, Thailand. She interested in integrating technology in English language teaching.

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