Technology in language isn’t new now, technology in
language as CALL (Computer Assisted
Language Learning). The activities
of CALL such as text reconstruction, where an entire text is blanked out and
the learner recreates it by typing in words. ICT has become more widespread, so
CALL beyond the use of computer programs to embrace the use of the Internet and
web-based tools. Here are many reasons why ICT become a part of EFL :
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Internet access is available for leaners.
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Younger learners are growing up with
technology.
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English, as international language.
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Technology presents us new opportunities
for authentic tasks and materials.
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To communicate learners who are
geographically dispersed.
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Offered with published materials.
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Increasingly language schools to integrate technology into
teaching.
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Technolopgy offers new ways for practising
and assessing performance.
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Technology becoming mobile.
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Give learners exposure to and practice in
all of four main language skills.
Term of technophobe refer to those who might
bewary of theses new development. Term of digital
native refer to someone who grows up using technology, and who thus feels
comfortable and confidentwith it-typically. Digital
immigrants, who have come late
to the world of technology. The basic skills that you need is how to use a
simple word processing program (e.g.
Microsoft Word). You need some essential eqiupment the most out of this
book to start to implement technology. Teaching context and teacher’s access to
computers and technology can very widely. The central area provides an easily accessible space,it may be possible
to make small changes in the works environment .
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