Computers can be used as a language learning tool - just as any other piece of equipment (i.e., tape recorder, VCR, blackboard, etc.). For some tasks, computers can provide distinct advantages over more traditional approaches. The use of a computer for listening exercises often provides not only sound, but also visual input providing students with more contextual clues.
The emerging technologies of computers and multimedia provide opportunities for even more learning experiences for ESL students. Word processing, e-mail, computer software, the Internet, and the World Wide Web are all sources of more and different learning activities. The interactive nature of multimedia and World Wide Web provide new ways to enhance the learning experience of ESL students.
Teachers use multimedia with ESL students for a variety of reasons. The text, graphics, video, and audio encourage immersion in language. The individualization, instant feedback, and assessment components of many software packages are all positive factors. Students are motivated when using technology, especially the new emerging technologies. They feel empowered and often content is more accessible to them.
Probably the strongest argument for the use of the computer in the classroom environment is that of student self-pacing. Especially in the field of pronunciation, students can employ a computer to record themselves to compare their pronunciation to a target pronunciation.
Technology is a valuable part of all students’ learning and education. It can be an integral factor in the ESL students’ learning. Not only can technology, and particularly the emerging technologies, assist in the acquisition of language skills, but also technology can aid in the all important task of aiding students in the mastering of curriculum content in English. When appropriate preparation and activities are utilized, technology can assist teachers in enhancing English language skills in ESL classroom.
P. K. JAYARAJ
Course Coordinator
RIESI, Bengaluru
ICT ofcourse makes the learning more interesting.But the problem is that the computer lab of the school is always occupied and that is why we face certain difficulties.
ReplyDeleteIf every class room is made a smart one I think ICT will be easily accessible to both the teachers and the children.
ReplyDeleteReally we are in a dilemma
ReplyDeletei think this is a real problem we face now..definitly the use of ict il make our classroom attractive.but problem lies in finding out which area can we associate ict.
ReplyDeleteThe techonology is very useful in our class room.It gives student more oppertunities to improve their listerning exercise.Teachers can give their ideas in different ways
ReplyDeleteReally ICT is a powerful device in the hands a good tr.Technology enhances the effect of a class room.
ReplyDeleteTechnology is being used to engage the child in enhanced creativity.we use teh in our every walk of life. so it is an inevitable part of teaching learning process.It helps learners to understand their topic..But technology is not enough to improve learners comprehension, it should be interwined with best teaching experiences.
ReplyDeletetechnology is the power tool in the present english classroom . it will help teacher to bring the real situation in the mind of the pupils and the class room . teacher can make feel the topic .But over use of the technology kill the imaginations....so beware of excess use of the information technologies....
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