English Learning Using Technology - EdTechReview™ (ETR)

1. English Learning Using Technology

2. Why Technology? • Offers non-threatening learning atmosphere • Provides authentic materials • Exposes learning language environment with low cost • Responds to individuals’ needs

3. Understanding the needs of language learners • Vocabulary development • Improved pronunciation • Exposure to authentic writing • Attention to phrasing and punctuations

4. Understanding the needs of language learners • Multi-sensory learning • Development of autonomy as a learner • Improvement of conversational competence • Exposure to cultural contexts

5. Beneficial Software • Tutorial programs • Videoconferencing • Electronic interactive storybooks • Learning games • Microsoft Office

6. Technological features and learners’ skills • Multi-sensory support • Opportunities to hear authentic texts across all subject areas • Pronunciation and vocabulary instruction • Fluency training

7. Problems from using technology • Technology overuse and misuses • Malware • Viruses • Spyware • Spam

8. References • Website: http://edtechreview.in/news/1837-how-technology-is-helping-to-build-better-english-skills-in-latin-america • Email: info@edtechreview.in • Phone: 011-41321030 • Address: A-5, 3rd Floor, Shankar Garden, Vikaspuri, Delhi, India, Delhi 110018, India