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THE USE OF TECHNOLOGICAL GADGETS BY ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDENTS A STUDY AT UNIVERSITY LEVEL IN SOUTHERN PUNJAB PAKISTAN

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/glr.2021(VI-IV).04      10.31703/glr.2021(VI-IV).04      Published : Dec 2021

The Use of Technological Gadgets by English Language Students: A Study at University Level in Southern Punjab Pakistan

Abstract

    Using technological gadgets for the learning process is now important. Information technology plays an important role in the study of English as a foreign language. The current study determines the advantages and ease of use of technological devices offered by South Punjab Universities as teaching aids. The study also looked at student fulfillment and emphasized the difficulties met by English-speaking pupils in using these means. It was a blended technique study in which a survey was applied to collect the data. Members were 170 male and female understudies from the Faculty of English and Translation Studies. The discoveries show that technical gadgets are exceptionally helpful and adaptable to utilize. The understudies were happy with the innovative hardware. Unexpectedly, a few understudies announced encountering various issues, like web issues, absence of abilities, and absence of direction programs. Ends and suggestions on the utilization of these assets are given.

    Technological Gadgets, English Language Students, University, Southern Punjab, Pakistan

    (1) Abdul Khaliq
    Assistant Professor, Department of Social and Allied Sciences, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
    (2) Muhammad Raes
    Lecturer in English, Government Associate College Kamoke, Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Rasheed Ahmad
    Visiting Lecturer, Department of English Literature, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Khaliq, A., Raes, M., & Ahmad, R. (2021). The Use of Technological Gadgets by English Language Students: A Study at University Level in Southern Punjab Pakistan. Global Language Review, VI(IV), 39-46. https://doi.org/10.31703/glr.2021(VI-IV).04

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Khaliq, Abdul, Muhammad Raes, and Rasheed Ahmad. 2021. "The Use of Technological Gadgets by English Language Students: A Study at University Level in Southern Punjab Pakistan." Global Language Review, VI (IV): 39-46 doi: 10.31703/glr.2021(VI-IV).04

HARVARD

    HARVARD : KHALIQ, A., RAES, M. & AHMAD, R. 2021. The Use of Technological Gadgets by English Language Students: A Study at University Level in Southern Punjab Pakistan. Global Language Review, VI, 39-46.

MHRA

    MHRA : Khaliq, Abdul, Muhammad Raes, and Rasheed Ahmad. 2021. "The Use of Technological Gadgets by English Language Students: A Study at University Level in Southern Punjab Pakistan." Global Language Review, VI: 39-46

MLA

    MLA : Khaliq, Abdul, Muhammad Raes, and Rasheed Ahmad. "The Use of Technological Gadgets by English Language Students: A Study at University Level in Southern Punjab Pakistan." Global Language Review, VI.IV (2021): 39-46 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Khaliq, Abdul, Raes, Muhammad, and Ahmad, Rasheed (2021), "The Use of Technological Gadgets by English Language Students: A Study at University Level in Southern Punjab Pakistan", Global Language Review, VI (IV), 39-46

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Khaliq, Abdul, Muhammad Raes, and Rasheed Ahmad. "The Use of Technological Gadgets by English Language Students: A Study at University Level in Southern Punjab Pakistan." Global Language Review VI, no. IV (2021): 39-46. https://doi.org/10.31703/glr.2021(VI-IV).04