IMAGO Interculturalité et Didactique
Volume 23, Numéro 2, Pages 103-116
2024-12-25

Digital Tools And Writing Proficiency: A Comprehensive Review Of Research

Authors : Belkhodja Ibtissem . Bouazid Tayeb .

Abstract

With the rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence and digitalization, it is crucial to raise the bar for writing standards. In today's world, it is essential to take advantage of technology to improve the learning process and enhance individuals' writing skills. Despite arguments from technology advocates about the benefits of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools in supporting students' writing practices, there is a lack of solid empirical evidence to back up this claim, thus leading to a limited understanding of the effects of digitalization. This review of research focused on twenty empirical studies conducted between 2016 and 2024, which investigated the use of ICTs in writing education. This paper shed light on how technology was integrated into writing practices, its impact on students' writing abilities, and the challenges faced by educators and students when incorporating technology into the writing curriculum. Results of the review demonstrated that the insertion of technology into EFL writing classrooms has shown significant promise in improving students' writing skills, critical thinking, and overall engagement. Research indicates the effectiveness of blended teaching methods that merge traditional approaches with technological resources.

Keywords

digital tools ; ICT ; instruction ; technology ; writing