The Use of Technology in English Teaching

Summary:

In the given training session conducted by Aliya Siddique, a highly qualified English Language Instructor & Coordinator, the main focus is leveraging technology in the classroom to bolster teaching and learning. The session aims to elucidate various tech devices and applications beneficial for task-based language instruction. Teachers will witness a practical demonstration of these devices and be introduced to select English learning websites. The purpose is to broaden teachers’ technological vocabulary and grasp of online tools.

The session emphasizes the rising indispensability of technology. With around 5 billion people possessing a mobile phone and about 70% of individuals in Asia and Europe having internet access, integrating technology into education is pertinent. Students are inherently inclined towards tech, and its classroom inclusion can boost motivation, engagement, and learning outcomes. Videos, especially, are potent teaching tools as they are well-received by students and can convey substantial information effectively.

The benefits of technology in language learning encompass 24/7 accessibility, self-paced learning, easy progress tracking, and unparalleled versatility. Several applications, including LyricsTraining, offer innovative ways to enhance language skills. For instance, LyricsTraining utilizes music to teach vocabulary, grammar, and accents. Other innovative tools include word clouds, graphical representations of word frequency, and QR codes, a type of matrix barcode that can store information, like links to websites or videos, for easy classroom access. The session underscores that teachers can effectively teach all English skills with the right technology.

Excerpt:

The Use of Technology in English Teaching

TASK 1
WARMER
• LOOK AT THE WORD CLOUD.
• CAN YOU GUESS WHAT THE ‘TRAINING SESSION’ TODAY IS ABOUT?
• CAN YOU TELL ME THE TOPIC OF THE SESSION USING THE WORDS IN THE WORD CLOUD?

Use of technology in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning differently.

English Language Instructor & Coordinator (EAP)
MA TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) University of Wales, Swansea, UK
MA in English Literature, Pk
Diploma in Linguistics, Pk
CELTA (Cambridge ESOL Examinations) UK
Certified Cambridge Trainer
Certified in Teaching IELTS (Band 7+)
Certified Cambridge PET / KET Oral Examiner
CBL (Certificate in Business & Language with Distinction), Ireland
ECDL (European Computer Driving License), Ireland