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Introduction to new technologies and how they can contribute to language learning and teaching

1. Aim

   • introduce new technologies
   • disscuss the efectiveness

2. benefits of ICT

   • wide range of multimedia resources
   • intensive one-to-one learning in a multimedia computer lab
   • rich resource of authentic materials on the Internet
   • wide range of authentic materials on CD-ROM and DVD
   • makes worldwide communication possible

3. What can ICT offer the language teacher and the language learner?

   • Traditional media and digital media
   • generic software applications
   • audio and video recordings
   • Web as a resource
   • chat rooms
   • whole-class presentation devices and software

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5. Davies G. & Hewer S. (2014) Introduction to new technologies and how they can contribute to language learning and teaching. Module 1.1 in Davies G. (ed.)Information and Communications Technology for Language Teachers (ICT4LT), Slough, Thames Valley University [Online]. Available at: http://www.ict4lt.org/en/en_mod1-1.htm [Accessed 10/08/2015].

6. Comment: ICT's are a good resource to help students get involved in the class and with their work too because the language learning is not only in the classroom but in the work done at home and if you get the student to like what he is doing he will learn better.