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Incorporating new technology in the EFL

classroom: a transformation in learning

and teaching

• What technological aids that can be used in the EFL classroom can you think of?

• What are the advantages of each of them?

• Are there any problems related to the use of new technology in class?

• How do new technologies change the role of the teacher?

• How do new technologies change the role of the students?

What are the technologies that can be applied to ELT?

• Interactive whiteboard material• DVD• CD-ROMs• The Internet

What are the advantages of using Interactive Whiteboard Software?

It increases motivation and allows learners to absorb information

more easily.

It helps save time and makes the teacher’s life easier.

The system is very easy to use.

The system makes existing practices easier and also offers

new effective tools.

Learning is more fun and stimulating.

The learning experience is in tune with the different ways people

learn.

It is suitable for use with all ages.

It is an effective tool for adding pace to lessons and making

correction easy.

It provides immediacy of response.

It is suitable for use with learners with special needs.

The system promotes autonomous learning.

What are the advantages of using DVDs?

It is a dense medium.

It is an entertaining way to learn.

It is a rehearsal for real-life communication.

The material can be exploited in different ways.

What are the advantages of CD-ROMs for students and teachers?

Students get additional listening practice.

Students get additional practice in vocabulary and grammar.

Teacher’s Resource CD-ROM

Students get additional practice in reading and speaking.

Teacher’s Resource CD-ROM

Teacher’s Resource CD-ROM

Extra components in electronic form

Language learning objectives

My DossierProject

Tailor-made tests

Teacher’s Resource CD-ROM

Advantages of using the Internet in English Language Teaching

• A rich data base of authentic material• An excellent tool for interactive learning• An excellent context for collaborative

materials development• Material can reach a wide audience fast

and at a low cost

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It’s the teacher not the technology that determines the quality of

learning.

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