CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS IN ADOPTING COMPUTER-ASSISTED COLLABORATIVE LANGUAGE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

This paper discusses the outcomes of a study focusing on the efficacy of implementing computer-supported collaborative language learning technologies (CSCLLT) in developing foreign language communicative competence (FLCC) among students at technical and professional educational institutions (TPEI). The proposed instructional model, based on the integration of digital tools, was piloted during an experimental phase. A comparative analysis of test and survey results indicated a marked improvement in the academic performance of students in the experimental group, notably at the “Good” and “Excellent” achievement levels. The survey highlighted students’ preferences for digital tools such as online dictionaries, language learning applications, and video conferencing platforms, as well as key challenges related to technical issues and limited digital literacy. The study also emphasized the importance of methodological support and teacher training in ensuring the effective use of collaborative technologies in foreign language classrooms. The implementation of CSCLLT not only improved students’ linguistic skills but also fostered teamwork, autonomy, and motivation for self-directed learning. The results suggest that systematic integration of such technologies can significantly enhance educational outcomes and align language education with the digital transformation of the modern learning environment. The study underscores the significance of CSCLLT as an effective means of enhancing the quality of foreign language instruction. It offers recommendations to increase the use of technologies for in-group collaboration, to strengthen the methodological framework, and to advance teachers’ qualifications.