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The Use of ICTT

in Teaching English
HKK3043
Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to

1. Describe the importance of ICT in learning language

2. List the advantages and disadvantages of ICT in language learning
3. Determine the suitable ICT tools for language learning
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The Use of ICT T  The importance of ICT in teaching English
 The advantages and disadvantages of ICT
in Teaching English in teaching English
 ICT tools in teaching English
 ICT ?
What is ICT

• Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can be regarded

as a new model of teaching and learning.
• ICT is already becoming a fundamental tool for new teachers and
students in the classroom.
 What is CT in Education?
IICT

• ICT is already becoming a fundamental tool for new teachers and

students in the classroom.
• ICT can be an innovative teaching tool enhancing language learning.
• Computer, internet, smart boards, cell phones, video games, music
players etc. are used in the target language learning process to raise
students’motivation and language awareness. (Altun, 2015).
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How ICT Contribute
to English Learning Process

• the integration of new ICT tools such as laptop, interactive

whiteboard, LCD projector, internet and social networks in education
support will help learners to use English in a very natural, real,
communicative and stress free language learning environment.
• The implementation of ICT will lead to variety in English content,
contexts and pedagogical methods in teaching environment. ICT
makes English language environment interactive, flexible and
innovative (Qin and Shuo, 2011).
 Advantages of ICT

• Computer technogies are of great help in developing discernment.

Being able to search for various sources and contrast them, as well as
to structure information are some of the most notable skills that
students develop.
• The students feel highly motivated to learn a language as they
displayed positive attitudes towards language learning as they use
computer and learn in stress-free learning environment.
It has been proven that the use of ICT in the classroom increases the motivation of the students, showing more
interest and becoming more involved in the areas they study. ICT enables the use of innovative educational resources
and the renewal of learning methods, establishing a more active collaboration of students and the simultaneous
acquisition of technological knowledge.
Other advantages
• Their interest in learning grows: the use of resources as varied as videos, websites, graphics, and
games make traditional subjects more interesting. Multimedia content is a very useful tool to bring
different subjects closer to students in a complete and entertaining way.
• Interactivity: the use of ICT in the classroom promotes the student’s active and participatory
attitude, which is involved in learning and is positioned as the protagonist.
• Collaboration between students: Collaboration between students is clearly enhanced thanks to
various digital tools. It is much easier for them to create team projects, cooperate and learn from
each other.
• They enhance creativity: ICT tools stimulate the development of the imagination, as well as the
initiative of all class members.
• Increased communication: close communication between students and teachers is encouraged
through various channels, in a more spontaneous and less formal way.
• Personalization and content up-to-date: digital environments allow real-time updating of all
information and resources. In addition, it is possible to adjust the tools and content to local and
nearby realities.
• What about the DISADVANTAGES??
• Discuss 3 drawbacks of ICT for learning process.
Examples of ICT learning platforms
EDUKATE: The online platform that
makes learning easier for children

• EDUKATE is an awesome E-Learning portal that helps support

students revise through multimedia lessons, e-books, educational
games, interactive activities and tests and assessments. Parents can
keep track of their children’s progress through comprehensive
detailed report cards too.
• It has multimedia lessons, test and assessments, educational games,
e-books and report card to be assessed by the parents.
 ICT tools in teaching

• E-books
• Flipbooks
• Gamification
• Animation
E-books

https://influencermarketinghub.com/glossary/e-book/
flipbooks
Gamification
• https://
www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2019/09/the-best-gamification-apps-an
d-techniques-for-in-your-classroom
Animation
• https://
filmora.wondershare.com/animated-video/best-educational-animatio
n-software-for-school.html

• https://
www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/websites-and-apps-for-
making-videos-and-animation