EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING (TALL) ON STUDENTS' ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN USE OF ENGLISH IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS WITHIN KATSINA STATE

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of Technology Assisted Language
Learning (TALL) on students' academic achievements in English
language in tertiary institutions in Katsina State, Nigeria. Nine
hundred (900) students from nine institutions participated. The
findings revealed a highly positive significant impact of TALL on
students' academic achievements, indicating a strong correlation
between TALL usage and improved language skills, academic
performance, and motivation. TALL was found to have a profound
influence on students' language skills, including reading, writing,
speaking, and listening. The study's findings have significant
implications for language education policy, practice, and research,
particularly in Katsina State and similar educational settings. The
results suggest that TALL has the potential to revolutionize language
learning in tertiary institutions, emphasizing the need for its
integration into language teaching and learning. The study highlights
the importance of providing students with access to technology and
training them in its use to enhance language learning.