The Potential Impact of Artificial Intelligence Writing Tools in English Teaching and Learning. A Library Research in a Technological Institute in Ecuador

Abstract

Currently, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a prominent technology tool in various fields, including education. With the rapid development of technology, AI tools and applications have been integrated into language teaching writing platforms with the aim to provide English language learners with personalized instruction, immediate feedback, and immersive language practice. This research addresses the extent of using AI writing tools in English language teaching, their advantages and drawbacks, students’ attitudes towards AI implementation in the classroom, the improvement of writing skills, and the different algorithms, software, and AI writing assistant technologies. The methodology proposed by Torres-Carrion was used, and five research questions were raised. The search was done in the Scopus database, getting 169 articles published between 2019 and 2023, and being analyzed 37. The results of this research show that artificial intelligence is needed in English language teaching and learning. Artificial intelligence also has a negative and positive impact on English language teaching, depending on whether it is utilized correctly and at the appropriate timing. Besides that, artificial intelligence also helps students improve their English writing skills like sentence-level writing issues, grammar, vocabulary, communicative achievement using AI writing assistances such as: Chat GPT, Quillbot, Grammarly, Plagiarism Checker. Therefore, the use of AI in English teaching and learning is useful, reducing the burden on teachers and improving writing quality.