Technology-Enhanced Personalized Language Learning: Strategies and Challenges

Abstract

The paper presents the analysis of strategies and challenges of technology-enhanced personalized language learning at technical universities. The authors specify the meaning of the “personalization” concept in terms of language learning and characteristics of technologyenhanced learning. Skills of personalized learning contribute to the development of learner autonomy and equip students with flexibility and adaptability to the changing demands of today’s labor market. The empirical study was carried out among 101 students from two universities. The questionnaire was aimed at measuring the level of personalized learning skills and digital resources that promote the personalized learning. Students were suggested three questionnaires: one survey on personalized learning skills was performed before and after the experiment, reflection questionnaire and on digital resources ranking were suggested after the experiment. After the introduction of technology-enhanced personalized learning strategies into the educational process, the level of personalized learning skills increased as well as students’ perception of this educational phenomena. There was no significant difference between the results of students from different universities in terms of personalized learning skills. It means that the problem of personalized learning is relevant to the majority of students and requires solutions. The paper provides examples of digital resources’ practical application that intensify the personalization with a promising transition to selfimprovement and successful professional self-realization.