Abstract:
COVID-19 has forced the world to encounter a new experience
which has also brought an unforeseen revolution in the world education
system. Traditional norms and practices of classroom teaching are being
challenged continually. Chalkboards and whiteboards are now being
replaced by multiple technological tools, teachers are delivering class
lectures via various video teleconferencing software programs, and study
materials are being published as pre-recorded video clips or uploaded on
different sites. In such an era, Google Jamboard can be utilized as a significant tool for transforming digital education into infotainment for the tertiary-level EFL learners of Bangladesh. The present study sought to investigate
the possibility of using Google Jamboard to create an interactive virtual
classroom environment for tertiary-level EFL students. All the data for this
study were collected using an electronic questionnaire survey from various
departments of a private university in Bangladesh. The study found that EFL
learners hold a positive attitude toward the use of Jamboard for remote
learning which can play a significant role in helping EFL learners to
improve their English language skills. The study also recommends some of
the best features of Jamboard for EFL teachers.
Keywords: COVID-19, ELT, technology in education, digital board,
tertiary education
