The Role of Technology in Enhancing Second/Foreign Language Assessment

The integration of technology into second and foreign language assessment has revolutionized traditional methods, offering new opportunities for evaluating language proficiency. This review explores the impact of technology-enhanced assessments, such as computer-adaptive testing, automated feedback systems, and digital portfolios, highlighting their benefits in providing personalized feedback and simulating real-life language use scenarios. The review also addresses the challenges of ensuring accessibility, reliability, and data privacy, and discusses the importance of bridging the digital divide. Future directions include the use of AI and machine learning to create adaptive assessments and the application of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) for immersive assessment experiences.