Computer Mediated Tools

Computer Mediated Tools

1. Technology is rapidly changing the world where we live and work and the field os education is not the exception.

   • Computers
   • interactive boards
   • Smartphones
   • Internet
   • How we can implement technology in the main four skills
     • Listening Skill
       • It plays a crucial role in language acquisition.
         • Songs are useful to help students to develop students' listening skill, especially with musical intelligence.
     • Reading Skill
       • Digital texts provide motivation to students because it includes multimedia resources such as audios and pictures.
         • Also, students are able to personalize setting such as highlight important aspects, increase or decrease font size, etc.
     • Writing Skill
       • Technology can be motivating and fun to practice writing skill.
         • Blogs are useful for students to train their writing style and structure.
     • Speaking Skill
       • Internet, voice chat and speech synthesis programs help students to improve their vocabulary as well as their speaking skill.
         • Also, social networks play an important role to improve speaking skill, students can interact and practice the target language.

2. The Use of Technology in English Teaching and Learning

3. Implementing Information and Communication Technology in the Daily Classroom

   • It involves all the tools which enable people to communicate. Also, it provides us instant messages and updated information.
     • Disadvantages
       • Dependence on technology and without previous knowledge people get frustrated.
         • Inadequate information and unreliable sources.
     • Background
       • Technology in language teaching is not new in 1990s, new technologies were invented almost monthly.
         • Using ICT can give learners exposure to the four main language skills – speaking, listening, writing and reading.
     • Characteristics
       • Real-Time Communication
         • Updated data and information.
     • Advantages
       • Collaborative work and autonomous work.
         • Alternative teaching materials and implementation of PBL.

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