The Effect of Using Computer Technology on English Language Teachers’ Performance

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of using computer technology on the teaching performance of Sudanese English language teachers. The researcher used the descriptive method of research. The data of the study was collected by the use of a questionnaire which was addressed secondary school English language teachers in Khartoum State who represented the sample of the study. The respondents of the study were 70 secondary school English language teachers, both male and female teachers. The data which obtained was analyzed by using (SPSS) Statistical Package for Social Science. The main findings of the research revealed that most of English language teachers have positive attitudes towards the use of computer technology in EFL classroom. Also it showed that the majority of English language teachers are not sufficiently trained to use computer technology in an EFL classroom and computers are not available in most of secondary schools.The researcher recommended that English language teachers should be encouraged to acquire computer knowledge and computers skills which would enable them to use computer technology in an EFL classroom. He also recommended that regular in-service computer training should be held if computer is going to be used effectively.