INTEGRATING ‘FLIPGRID’ TECHNOLOGY TOOL AS INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY IN ESL CLASSROOMS

Abstract

This study is projected to investigate the perspectives of ESL undergraduate teachers and learners about Flipgrid technology in ESL classroom in Pakistan. It also aims to check how effective Flipgrid technology can be proved in enhancing learners’ overall language skills.. A modern technological tool named ‘Flipgrid’ has modified the course of teaching and learning shifting from synchronous to asynchronous learning which promotes ESL learning. This research employed two-phase study by conducting a consultative workshop for teachers first and then collecting their experiences through a quantitative data collection approach. Data was collected through questionnaires separately designed for teachers and students to determine the perspective and teaching English through Flipgrid technology. In data analysis, the results of questionnaires were analyzed through IBM SPSS Statistics version 25. The results showed that around 70% of undergraduate level Pakistani ESL learners, teachers found Flipgrid technology an effective tool in ESL teaching, and learning, yet the challenges outdated the effectiveness like internet connectivity and cost, lack of technological awareness and failure to integrate technology in ESL classrooms at university level. This study implies that more awareness of Flipgrid is essential at the high school and university level to enhance learning and teaching and the government should provide facilities to implement modern technological tools like Flipgrid to promote virtual learning along with on-sight classes.