Motivational Aspects of Integrating ICT Tools in Algerian EFL Students' Oral Presentations The Case of Master One EFL Students at Mohamed-Cherif Messaadia University, Souk- Ahras

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ABSTRACT This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of using Prezi on enhancing learners' motivation during oral presentations as well as their oral performance (skill) in the Department of the English Language at Mohamed Cherif Messaadia University, in Souk-Ahras. Prezi is an innovative presentation software which is not commonly used in the Algerian education context producing a cloud-based presentation and storytelling tool for presenting ideas on a virtual canvas. This exploratory, descriptive research utilized a mixed method to collect both quantitative and qualitative data as well as adapting triangulation approach in collecting data. Three main instruments had been used. Initially, a questionnaire comprised of 17 statements was administered to n74 students chosen randomly from N107 Master one students of English, Department of English, Souk-Ahras University. Secondly, an in-depth semi-structured interview was conducted with four EFL teachers of Oral Expression& Comprehension subject selected conveniently. Finally, a non-participant observation was conducted during the second semester (2022) with 26 Master one students over six sessions during "Methodology of Research Work" course. The obtained findings unearthed that the integration of Prezi as an ICT tool has a positive impact on enhancing students' motivation and developing their oral performance during oral presentations. Based on these results, the hypotheses are confirmed. Therefore, students' Training on innovative ICT integration, technical support and ICT tools facility in Algerian university are highly recommended to overcome the barriers the successful integration of ICTS.