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The 21st century has become known as the era of AI, which significantly influences human lives across various sectors, including education. With Decision 131/QD-TTg from the Vietnam government in 2022, it is crucial for pedagogical students to develop strong digital skills for the demands of modern education. This research sheds light on the digital literacy of ELT students in the context of AI integration in the Vietnamese educational context. A mixed-method approach was employed using a 66-item questionnaire developed based on valid frameworks, Digilit 1.0 and DigCompEdu. The participants were 202 ELT students from the Faculty of English Language and Culture (FELC) of the University of Languages and International Studies. The data was examined to explore their understanding of the term “digital literacy” and their perceived digital literacy. Findings from thematic analysis revealed that most participants exhibited only a partial understanding of digital literacy, recognizing certain aspects aligned with Digilit 1.0 and DigCompEdu, while the rest remained unaware of the concept. The quantitative analysis indicates that both the core digital competencies and the specific competencies of ELT students are positively evaluated by students, including AI-related competencies. There are no discrepancies in competency between groups of different genders or academic years. Students' perception of institutional technological support also affects moderately to their perceived digital level. These findings on ELT students suggest implications for pre-service teachers, teacher trainers, and curriculum designers working in the Vietnamese educational field.
Biography
Nguyễn Lưu Linh Đan and Tăng Thị Hiền Lương are third-year students at the Faculty of English Language and Culture, University of Languages and International Studies - Vietnam National University, where they are pursuing a degree in English Language Teacher Education. Their academic interests center on the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in language education, with a particular focus on the application of Artificial Intelligence.
They have actively participated in academic research activities and successfully completed a student research project at ULIS-VNU, which was officially evaluated and awarded a university-level prize. As part of their research engagement, they were presenters at the international conference “AI as a Catalyst for English Language Education (ACELE)”, held under the umbrella of the UNiC 2025 National Conference Series on Language, Linguistics, and International Studies. Their research abstract was selected for publication in the official proceedings of the international conference.
Their ongoing work reflects a strong commitment to educational innovation, and they are particularly interested in exploring the ethical, pedagogical, and practical dimensions of AI integration in ELT students in Vietnam.
