Using technology: advantages and implications in education

Using technology: advantages and implications in education

1. The use of computers in EFL classrooms

   • It is for teaching, learning, practicing and testing purposes.
   • This use of computer technology into foreign language teaching, learning and assessment s
   • This use proved fruitful, producing positive results in teaching, learning and testing processes
   • Computer technology enjoys a noticeable presence in second and foreign language teaching and learning processes.

2. The use of computer technology for teaching & learning foreign language skills

   • Computer technology and listening comprehension skill
     • The use of computer as a listening tool is claimed to be one of the more important learning tools for enhancing EFL students’ listening skil.
   • Computer technology and speaking skil
     • The use of computer technology, with internet, can also be helpful for learning, improving, practicing and assessing speaking skill.
     • We can use computer, tablets and Smartphones, connecting with internet, to chat and talk with native speakers and practice and improve their language.
   • Computer technology and writing skill
     • Students can use the computers in their writing.
     • 88% of students indicated that they had improved their writing skills whilst using word processing.
   • Computer technology and EFL assessment and testing
     • The use of computer, to assess and test EFL learners, ensures correct assessment of their language ability
   • Computer technology and learner autonomy
     • This provide students with opportunities to become autonomous learners.
   • Computer technology and learner motivation
     • EFL instruction provides situations that motivate learners to learn
     • The use of computer technology, along with internet, helps in motivating EFL learners to learn through authentic.

3. Advantages of the use of computer technology in EFL instruction

   • The use of computer technology can make EFL learning easy and interesting.
   • The use of computer technology offers students the option of self-directed learning.
   • The use of computer technology also helps the learners to assess and test themselves and get feedback.
   • The use of computer technology in EFL classroom can help students to learn at their own pace.
   • The use of computer technology helps EFL teachers to promote a constructive class environment.

4. Implications for EFL teachers and learners

   • EFL learners spend on average only 150 hours per academic year actively studying a foreign language.
   • Students begin studying a foreign language in high school and continue at university.
   • The practical solution as it is the most expensive method of acquiring linguistic competence in a foreign language like English.