Integrating Digital Technology in Core French Classrooms

Abstract

Within the last decade, the world has experienced a surge of technology, and this has implications for schooling and education. Students are becoming more proficient and knowledgeable about the digital world through the Internet and social media, and through digital devices such as computers and smartphones. This research analyzes how teachers use technology in their classrooms to motivate French as a Second Language (FSL) students to support their learning in core French programs in Ontario. The participants selected for this research are core French teachers who frequently use technology in the classroom to support FSL learning for intermediate grade levels. The findings elucidate the potential of technology integration in core French classrooms for supporting students’ French language education.