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Abstract

The research focused at exploring the attitudes, perceptions and level of competence of pre-service EFL teachers towards using technology in English Language classrooms. This research took place at Air University which is in the capital city of Pakistan: Islamabad. Participants were selected by random sampling. 62 participants took part in the study. The study employed a mixed research methodology for collection of data. Educational Technology questionnaire (Albirini, 2006) was used to collect quantitative data. Focus group interview sessions were conducted as part of qualitative data collection process. The quantitative data was analysed by SPSS 25.0. Thematic analysis was used for the interpretation of qualitative data. The results indicated that pre-service EFL teachers had above average level of competence towards technology usage. The participants had moderately positive perceptions towards using digital resources and exhibited positive attitudes towards technology integration. The results also indicated that perceptions of the teachers towards use of educational technology is largely impacted by their attitudes towards technology integration. In addition, the study pointed out obstacles in three primary areas in the process of technology integration: individual, technical and lack of resources and knowledge.