ICT in English Classroom
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“Technology can become the “wings” that will allow the educational world to fly farther and faster than ever before—if we will allow it.” - Jenny Arledge. In today’s world using technology is something undeniable; almost everything needs technology especially in educational field. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a key role in language education, specifically on English learning and teaching. That is why this paper aims to outline some of the crucial impacts ICT has on English language teaching and learning. It includes the role of ICT as resources for both teacher-centered resources and student-centered resources. It, furthermore, explains what sources are best for students and teachers and where they can find those. This paper also focuses on the incorporation of ICT in helping enhance four basic language skills which are listening, speaking, reading and writing and the basic areas of language teaching include grammar and vocabulary which helps learners acquire efficiency in the language. The last part of this paper will elaborate how ICT promotes learners’ motivation and participation in learning.
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