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Open books open minds
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
Culture page
With web link
mmpublications.com
MM Publications site
MM Publications site Student’s Area
MM Publications site Teacher’s Area
It’s the teacher not the technology that determines the quality of
learning.
Thank you