A Study on Deep Integration of One-to-one Digital Learning into EFL Teaching

Abstract

English Learners’ initiative and enthusiasm for English learning and research are fully aroused in such active learning environment as self-exploration, multiple interaction, cooperative study, and resources sharing under the support of information technology. One-to-One Digital Learning is the innovative upgrade in education on the basis of informatization learning. Chinese formal research in this area began from one-to-one digital learning program supported by Intel Company in 2007. The paper mainly discusses theoretical basis and approaches to integrate one-to-one digital learning model into EFL teaching, which include the construction of the specific learning environment appropriate to this particular learning model, and the construction of the integrated framework composed by three stages: pre-class self-exploration study based on problems, in-class group cooperative study based on projects, and after-class reflective and deep study based on contents. One-to-one teaching is an educational practice to optimize resources and teach students in accordance with their aptitudes in the modern society. To promote deep integration of information technology into EFL teaching renders assistance in sharing high-quality English resources and constructing creative models for developing English talents.