Teaching of English in the Digital Age (original) (raw)
Technology and Teaching English Language
Al Madinah Language Studies مجلة جامعة المدينة العالمية لعلوم اللغة ماليزيا, 2013
This study tries to shed some light on the role of technology in facilitating the process of teaching English as a second and foreign language. No doubt, teaching English has benefited widely and tremendously from technology. Computers have been used considerably in the process of teaching English to enable learners gaining some essential skills in English. Computers and software tools used in teaching English to prepare computerized tests, drills and ICT – information and communication technology – and distance learning that have provided multiple paths to learning English.
Incarnation of Ict in English Language Teaching
2014
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the fundamental component of today’s technological society. People are eased to accomplish the complicated and sophisticated problem with the aid of technology. The teacher and the taught have to upgrade their soft skills for survival in this high–tech era as technology has perpetuated the field of education on a par with the sector of trade and transaction. Though technology minimizes the role of a teacher to a mere facilitator, it can be used effectively to bridge the lacuna that exists between the conventional and modern methods of teaching as it is an effective tool to enhance both teaching and learning process. The highlight of this article is to deal with the pertinent questions in the field such as how far is the ICT useful in higher education? What is the role of the ICT in teaching English language? What kind of methods and approaches could be used to overcome the students' problems? Can it empower student community? Can...
Innovations in Teaching English Language – A Perspective of Technology Usage
Abstract The role of a teacher has a significant impact on any student from elementary to Higher Education. In this age of Technology and Globalization, even today some of the teachers use the out-dated concepts in their pedagogy.In fact, the situation is like Gen X teachers (need not be the age but even the mind set) are teaching to Gen Y and Gen Z, without actually understanding the expectations of a student of today’s times. Teachers handling subjects like English, History, and Geography etc. in a traditional way of using pedagogy ultimately results in the present generation showing their disinterest towards these subjects. For a subject like English, innovative teaching makes the student a better learner rather teaching the subject in a boring manner. As students are exposed to technology from their formative years, to develop interest in the English language, a teacher should effectively integrate technology to enhance Reading, Speaking, Listening and Writing skills while teaching the language. In this article, the author suggested several innovative ways of usage of technology in the pedagogy while teaching English language. A focus was given on the need for learning the language and the role of a teacher in making the subject interesting using technology at a level of Post-Graduation in Management Studies, as students will be judged based on their communication skills during their campus placements, though they will be working later in different domains like Finance, Marketing, Human Resources etc Key words: Technology, language, teacher, integrate, pedagogy, English
The theory and practice of using technology in English teaching
Our daily routine cannot be imagined without the use of computers and smart devices in our private and professional lives. The use of the information technology in teaching English is no novelty because technology has been around us for a long time. With the development of the ICT, a vast number of educational platforms and software that can be used in education have been created. Technology in the classroom is present today within the educational centres and using technology in language learning has become the perfect complement in reaching proficiency and fluency, and English courses accompanied by technological support are the most effective and attractive for students who want to be successful in their learning. Even for students who are spending time on their computers playing video games, using computers during the lesson will attract their attention and they will try to be successful and compete with the others. The ICT is one of the most important tools for the improvement of the teaching and studying at the same time. For teachers, it is a professional resource, a way to share their knowledge and as a source of useful texts that can be used during a lesson. On the other hand, for the student who is studying English as a foreign language, the use of ICT guarantees a lot of possibilities for effective communication and it is a type of virtual community that allows him or her to exchange information, ideas, and experience with other students. As well, it helps them make projects and exchange materials. The use of technology in English teaching, helps students develop and use their skills, knowledge, and understandings by making and presenting the curriculum. All of this is possible because of the interactive and dynamic nature of the ICT. As, Jeremy Harmer wrote " a word innovation means something new, which means new ideas to change things for better " , the ICT is new and closer to the generations of students nowadays and all the teaching methods should be made according to their interest in order to be successful in teaching the language. But, we should be aware of the fact that all methods are not 100% successful, as Harmer claims in his book " if we look at all the language teaching methods which are used all over the world by different teachers at different levels, we cannot say that all of them are 100% successful. Therefore, it is very important to keep looking and searching to find ways to make teaching and learning better. " In the past decade, many analyses have been made based on the use of ICT in teaching and according to most of them, we can conclude that there are more advantages than disadvantages. The use of technology in English teaching, as some analysis show, can contribute in: improving reading and writing abilities, develop listening and speaking abilities, supporting student collaboration, their creativity, individual learning, as well as the repetition of already acquired knowledge. As Dudney and Hockly (2007) have stated, the ICT is, in fact, an interactive and collaborative medium that allows the creation of text and activities that can easily be shared in public which helps students discover the language they are learning and its use. Many English teachers might disagree with these advantages and they usually have doubts that the ICT might not be useful in the process of teaching English since they think computers may only distract student's attention during the lesson. But, there are educational platforms and software which are created in order to avoid this happening and teachers should be informed that there a software such as Net Nanny (www.netnanny.com) which limits and controls students' access to other content during the lesson. (Dudeney and Hockly, 2007, pg. 42)
"Use of Technology in English Language Teaching and Learning": An Analysis
In language teaching and learning, we have a lot to choose from the world of technology: Radio, TV, CD Rom, Computers, C.A.L.L., the Internet, Electronic Dictionary, Email, Blogs and Audio Cassettes, Power Point, Videos, DVD's or VCD's. The last two decades have witnessed a revolution due to onset of technology, and has changed the dynamics of various industries, and has also influenced the industries and the way people interact and work in the society. This rapid rising and development of information technology has offered a better pattern to explore the new teaching model. As a result technology plays a very important role in English teaching. Using multimedia to create a context to teach English has its unique advantages. This paper tries to analyze the necessity of multimedia technology to language teaching and also brings out the problems faced by using these technologies. It also aims to make English teachers aware of the strategies to use it in an effective manner.
The Role of Technology in Teaching English Language in Higher Secondary Schools
English Language Institute Journal
This paper highlights the importance of technology in teaching English language in Sudanese higher secondary schools. Dealing with computers in reading and writing nowadays is considered as a core element of literacy in the age of information. Many countries in the world have recognized the importance and the great value of using digital technologies in language learning. Teaching English language is a debate that thousands of scholars speak about. A lot of papers have discussed this matter because of its importance and because it is known that teaching is considered the first source of learning language. Gilster (1997) puts the assurance more specifically on digital literacy so as to understand information in a wide range of sources. Although many teachers and curricula designers neglect the role that technology can achieve in teaching English language, using technology to equip the teaching process with many choices, can make learning more motivating and make teaching more product...
Use of Technology in Teaching English
Jurnal Riset dan Inovasi Pembelajaran, 2021
In language coaching and gaining knowledge of, we've got loads to select from the sector of generation: audio, TV, CD Rom, Computers, C.A.L.L., the Internet, Electronic Dictionary, Email, Blogs and Audio Cassettes, Power Point, Videos, DVD’s or VCD’s. Technology has modified the dynamics of diverse industries, and has additionally encouraged the the manner human beings engage and paintings withinside the society. This speedy growing and improvement of statistics era has supplied a higher sample to discover the brand new coaching version. As a end result era performs a totally vital position in English coaching. Using multimedia to create a context to train English has its particular advantages. The instructors can have interaction the freshmen to grow to be professional at English Language through the usage of the revolutionary ELT strategies like English songs, movie, clippings, dramatics, advertisements, sports activities commentaries and plenty of extra. This paper stresses a...
SHANLAX INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, 2017
Teaching and learning English is, at its richest, an energizing, determined and inventively vital experience for all involved, developing youngsters' competence, confidence and creativity as well as building positive attitudes towards learning. At its poorest, English teaching and learning can be a dry, teaching experience, focused on the instruction of computable skills, and paying little attention to children's affective or creative development as language learners and language users. Learning can be made effective and heartening by using digital technology like multimedia and internet. The capacity of young people to respond flexibly to new technologies as they appear is commendable. The teachers should consider their own experiences and attitudes towards multimedia and internet and also find ways to teach creatively. Use of digital technology makes the language teaching and learning livelier, creative and interesting. Digital technology has great collision on screen texts – computer games, the internet, television and films. This paper focuses on how films can be used to improve and enhance the learning experience. Films are ideal vehicles for involving all pupils, everyone viewing together, generating curiosity, problem solving and group effort as they make sense of what they see together and individually. Teachers can get a perfect opportunity to adopt a more flexible and creative approach towards language, elucidation and meaning by using selected films in their classroom. Introduction: In teaching and learning process, technology has mediate and transformed the whole quality of education. It is extremely efficient learning and teaching environment. Due to the arrival of advanced technology, different techniques and methodologies were adopted to face the multi-needs of the learners. Digitalization influences considerably on both the way of teaching and the content delivery. ELT started its ride from conventional method and now has acquired the most vibrant phase of its evolution strategies where ICT is leading to a standard shift in the method of learning and teaching. ICT render abundant opportunities for practicing in and out of the classroom. Teacher is expected to be conventional and innovative as well in his/her teaching/learning situation. The appropriate use of these tools has completely reshaped ELT. Therefore, education becomes wider accessible and reasonable. 2. Benefits of using ICT tools in ELT: ICT provides positive vibrations on students' mind-set towards learning a language. Students can have an excellent chance to pick out the elements through which they can meet their learning strategies, which were failed to satisfy by the predictable methods. The availability of sources like images, animations, audio and video clips is very simulating because they support the learners in presenting and practicing a language in a different way. 2 ICT and its role in English Language Teaching Classrooms Not only for the students but also the teachers depend more on these tools to produce, prepare, store and
Using technology in teaching English at the S.S.C. level
Journal of NELTA, 2018
In this an era of technology, new technologies particularly computer, multimedia, mobile phone and the internet offer possibilities for overcoming geographical and cost barriers in teaching and learning. This study attempts to trace the use of technology in teaching English at the S.S.C. (Secondary School Certificate) level in Bangladesh. It also focuses on the impact of using technology in teaching and learning English. Eight teachers and 60 students from four private schools in Dhaka city were selected to survey the use of technology in teaching the English Language. The researchers employed the mixedmethods research to carry out the study where two sets of questionnaires for the teachers and the students and a semi-structured interview only for the teachers were used to collect data. The findings showed that using technology in teaching has both the positive and the negative impacts. Teachers like to use technology in their classroom but limited time and lack of training and technical support from the authority hamper the mode of teaching. The students also feel comfortable in technology affiliated classroom, but sometimes they fail to catch the concept clearly as they become inattentive due to the lack of proper engagement of the teachers in the classroom.