Htqe.2025.02

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Adult Learners’ Perspectives on Digitalization in Online Language Learning: A Survey-Based Study

Rita Feigina¹
¹Riga Technical University, Latvia

Abstract
The rapid advancement of digital technology has transformed online language learning, offering new opportunities for adult learners. This study explores adult learners’ perspectives on digitalization in online English language learning, focusing on their experiences, challenges, and benefits. Through a survey-based approach, data were collected from adult learners engaged in digital language learning environments. The findings reveal that digital tools enhance accessibility, flexibility, and engagement, but learners also face challenges such as technological barriers, lack of interaction, and self-discipline issues. Participants emphasized the importance of user-friendly platforms, interactive content, and personalized learning paths to improve the effectiveness of online language learning. Additionally, the study highlights the role of digitalization in fostering student-centered learning by providing adaptive resources and self-paced study opportunities. The results contribute to the ongoing discussion on integrating technology in language education and offer insights for educators, policymakers, and platform developers to enhance digital learning experiences. Future research could explore the impact of specific digital tools on language acquisition and compare the effectiveness of different online learning strategies.

Keywords: adult learners, digitalization, educational technology, online English language learning, student-centered learning

In: Human, Technologies and Quality of Education, 2025. Proceedings of Scientific Papers = Cilvēks, tehnoloģijas un izglītības kvalitāte, 2025. Rakstu krājums.  Ed. L. Daniela. Riga: University of Latvia, 2025. 698 p.
ISBN 978-9934-36-461-7 
https://doi.org/10.22364/htqe.2025