DIGITAL LITERACY AND LANGUAGE LEARNING: CHALLENGES FACED BY UZBEK EFL TEACHERS IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA
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Keywords: digital literacy, language learning, EFL teachers, Uzbekistan, post-pandemic education, technological challenges, teacher training, online learningAbstract
Annotation: This paper explores the challenges faced by Uzbek EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers in integrating digital literacy into language learning in the post-pandemic era. It investigates the obstacles related to technological infrastructure, teacher training, student engagement, and curriculum adaptation. The study highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on accelerating digital learning and discusses strategies to support teachers in effectively incorporating digital tools to enhance language education.
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