technology in classroom

Name: Verónica Quispe

Course: 4º

Technology in the classroom[P1] 

Technology in the Language Teaching

Technology[P2]  in language teaching is not new, it has been around in language teaching for decades.

Computer –based materials for language teaching, often referred to as CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning), appeared in 1980s. Early CALL programs required learners to respond to stimuli on the computer screen and to carry out tasks such as filling in gapped texts, matching sentences and doing multiple –choice activities.

The computer offers the learners feedback, ranging from simply pointing out whether the answer is correct or incorrect to providing more sophisticated feedback, such as showing why the learner is mistaken and offering remedial activities .The CALL approach is one that is still found an many published CD-ROMs for languages teaching.

As Access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) [P3] has become more widespread, so CALL has moved beyond the use of computer programs to embrace the use of internet and web –based tools .The term TELL (Technology Enhanced Language Learning) appeared in the 1990, in response to the growing possibilities offered by the internet and communications technology.

 The use of technology in the classroom is important and it will become a normal part of ELT practice in the coming years. There are many reasons for this

ü  Internet  Access –either in private homes, or at Internet cafes –is becoming available to learner.

ü  Younger learners are growing up with technology, and it is a natural and integrated part of their lives .For these learners the use of technology is a way to bring the outside world into the classroom.

ü  Technology , especially the internet , presents us with new opportunities for   authentic tasks and materials ,as well as access to a wealth for ready –made ELT materials, etc.

The contexts in which teachers are working with technology can vary  widely , and the access that teachers have to  computers – the so – called digital divide – will affect what we can do with our classes in terms of implementing technology.

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 [P1] The title is one of the chapter of the book “how to teach  English with technology by Gavin  Dudeney”

 [P2]Technology is a wander of the age we live in since it engages and motivates students

 [P3]Offer possibility for instant communication and offer a variety of tools for learning a foreign language