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THE DEFINITION OF ICT

ICTICT stands for Information and Communication Technology

It is a term used (by most businessmen and educational institutions worldwide) to describe new technologies.

WHAT ICT CAN DO

• It motivates students and teachers.• It offers multimedia resources (text,

images, audio, video) to be used in the class.

• It gives opportunities for intensive one-to-one learning in a multimedia computer lab.

• It offers access resources of authentic materials on the Internet.

• It offers access to authentic materials on CD-ROM and DVD.

• It makes worldwide communication possible (via email and via audio and video conferencing with native speakers).

• It can open up self-access and distance learning opportunities , especially for students who live in remote areas, have special needs, etc.

WHAT ICT CANNOT DO

• It cannot guarantee that all materials you get from Internet are reliable and authentic.

• It might not be able encourage students to read a lot of text, since most people find it frustrating to read from screen.

USE OF ICT IN LANGUAGE TEACHING and LEARNING

• Teachers and students can use Web a resource to find information (online interactive quizzes, dictionaries, etc.)

• Teachers and students can create teaching/learning materials using generic software applications (Word and PowerPoint).

• Students can download audio and video recording that can help their learning from the Web.

• Teachers and students can create audio and video recording by using audio and video editing tools (windows movie maker, format factory, etc.)

• Teachers and students can use social networking sites (Facebook, twitter, discussion forum) to discuss, share, and get feedback about their learning.

Use of ICT in Language Evaluation

• There are many software that can help teachers (Word, etc.) to check students’ grammar and spelling mistakes in writing.

• Students who publish their work online can get feedback from other language learners, or even native speakers.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Davies, G. (2004). ICT4LT Module 1.1: Introduction to new technologies and how they can contribute to language learning and teaching. http://www.ict4lt.org/en/en_mod1-1.htm

• Hewer, S., Davies, G. (2004). ICT4LT Module 1.2: Introduction to computer hardware and software: what the language teacher needs to know. http://www.ict4lt.org/en/en_mod1-2.htm

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