ICT CAT and TEP as Tools in English Language Teaching in Universities: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Technological evolution has introduced innovative tools in education, seeking to optimize and enrich teaching and learning. The terms ICT, CAT and PET describe the various technologies and resources currently used in education. These advances seek to make education more effective and attractive. Objective: To analyze the use of ICT, CAT and PET as tools in English language teaching in universities. Materials and methods: A qualitative methodology were used because the literature on the topic under study was evaluated, which was taken from high impact scientific journals available in databases such as Scielo, Dialnet and Redalyc, based on criteria that defined their exclusion and inclusion. In effect, the PRISMA method was used and, at the same time, it was verified that each article reviewed was closely related to the use of ICT, CAT and PET as tools in English language teaching in universities. Results: A total of 35 articles were obtained, from this group only 15 were selected for the development of the present research after setting aside those studies that were duplicated, did not address the topic of ICT, CAT and PET as tools in English language teaching in universities, and were not retrievable. From the chosen archives it was recognized that ICTs, CAT and PET are essential in modern English language education as they foster innovation and creativity in learning, promote the active participation of university students and facilitate a more personalized education. Conclusions: ICT, CAT and PET represent fundamental tools to raise the educational quality of English language and equip university students with skills to face future challenges.