The impact of multimedia on EFL teaching and learning

Abstract EN

Multimedia repositories libraries and databases offer the potential for providing Teachers and students with access to a wide variety of interconnected information resources and activities.

This study aims to focus on how multimedia could enhance EFL Teachers and learners to improve their performance and create motivation in EFL classes.

The study adopts the descriptive analytical method, the sample of the study was forty (40) teachers to whom the questionnaire has been distributed, and the data were analyzed with (SPSS) programme.

As result of the analysis it was found that: time devoted for EFL classes is in sufficient to use multimedia, using technology motivates EFL students to practice English language effectively, the use of computer technology in EFL classroom helps students to understand the complex concepts more easily.

Based on the findings this study recommended that teachers and learners should have the appropriate knowledge of the use of ICT, for the process of teaching and learning, the teachers should be practice the teaching using computer more than traditional teaching, the government must make available and equipped classrooms with multimedia for better learning environment.