Week 4, Assignment #2 , Technology and English Language Learners

Week 4, Assignment #2

Technology and English Language Learners

It is interesting how technology has become a very important factor / tool in the learning process in general. It is the same in regards to the language learning as well. With the vast use of technology, we see how more efficient and effective the teaching of the English language can be. It is quite satisfactory to notice how the effective use of new technologies have improved the students learning skills.

It is well known that language (in all forms of listening, comprehending, speaking, reading and writing) is one of the most important elements that constitute the communication process. Computer technology now provides unlimited resources to language learners and amazing tools for the teachers to prepare, present, differentiate, assess, assign, and more in the process of teaching the English language. Through technology, students can control their own learning process and also have access to many information in an effort to enrich what they know and expand their knowledge in an unlimited pathway.

In this article, the researcher points out some very important issues in regards to the use of technology in the teaching/learning process. According to the research, when technology is used appropriately, it can definitely bring in a lot of advantages to the teachers and the students. It will help the learners comprehend better the topics (self-understanding) in a more interactive way (due to technology) and will help them solve their learning problems by finding methods to use that they might have not been aware before. It is also interesting how technology inspires creativity throughout the learning process with all the available platforms and tools that it offers to the learners.

Technology provides interaction between teachers and learners, makes teaching and learning more student-centered and helps learners feel more confident and motivated to learn the language in a more effective way.

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