The Computer and its Role in the English Language Teachingand Learning Processes
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.19053/2z6r3b32Keywords:
computer, CALL, ICTS, teaching, learning, education.Abstract
The following short paper shows some aspects and important features about technology, focused mainly on the use of the computer, and its role in the processes of teaching and learning a foreign language. It is necessary to consider that the term 'technology' is too broad and it refers not only to ICTS (Information and Communication Technologies) and CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) but also with some other devices and mechanisms such as: videoconference, teleconference, tape recorder, television, VCR, video camera, mobile phone, etc. This short writing is focused on the use of the computer as a technological tool for enhancing the teaching and learning processes. Also, it includes a brief critique about ICTs and CALL and some questions or concerns about the use of the computer. "If we teach today's students as we taught yesterday's,
we rob them oftomorrow".
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