ICT in English Language Education: Perspectives from Vietnam

ICT in English Language Education: Perspectives from Vietnam offers a timely and multifaceted exploration of how technology is transforming English language education in a rapidly digitalizing world. Drawing from empirical research conducted across Vietnamese universities, the book presents a rich collection of studies examining the integration of ICT from multiple stakeholder perspectives as teachers, learners, administrators, and policymakers. Chapters delve into critical themes such as blended teaching, digital assessment tools, synchronous versus asynchronous online interaction, and the use of AI in language education. Special attention is given to emerging innovations like Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), and Google Classroom, offering readers both theoretical grounding and practical implications. What makes this book unique is its triangulated approach in that the investigation of ICT application transcends the classroom level and considers the broader institutional insights that inform digital adoption. The book also pays careful attention to equity, access, digital ethics, and professional development as issues of increasing relevance in the post-pandemic era of education. Designed for educators, researchers, policymakers, and institutional leaders, this book is both a scholarly resource and a practical guide for understanding and implementing ICT-based practices in English language education, particularly in EFL contexts. While grounded in the Vietnamese context, its insights resonate globally, offering lessons for institutions seeking to future-proof their language programs through thoughtful, ethical, and inclusive use of technology.