THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON TASK-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING: A PEDAGOGICAL SHIFT

Аннотация

This article explores the transformative role of technology in Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), emphasizing how digital tools have redefined task design, learner interaction, and classroom dynamics. As language education continues to evolve in response to technological advances, integrating digital platforms, mobile applications, and virtual collaboration tools into TBLT has become increasingly relevant. Drawing on recent research, this paper examines the pedagogical implications of technology-enhanced TBLT, highlighting both its potential and challenges in fostering meaningful language use and communicative competence. Key words: Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), educational technology, digital pedagogy, language learning, communicative competence, online language instruction, interactive learning tasks; second language acquisition (SLA).