ICT-supported CLIL in Computer Science: Enhancing Learning Through Digital Tools and Resources

This study explores the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in enhancing content delivery and supporting language acquisition in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)-based computer science education within a network of elite schools in Kazakhstan, which implements a trilingual education system. The study aims to identify the most frequently used ICT tools and resources by teachers and students, as well as how they were integrated into the CLIL classroom. A convergent parallel mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data from surveys with qualitative data from interviews and document analysis. The study found that curriculum-aligned, custom ICT resources were the most frequently used and valued. The development and sharing of resources within the network demonstrated a collaborative educational model that could benefit other institutions. This study contributes to understanding how ICT can enhance CLIL-based computer science education, offering valuable resources for English-medium instruction. Expanding the use of underutilized collaboration tools could further strengthen CLIL-based computer science education, providing important insights for educators in bilingual and trilingual settings.