Integrating Technology in English Language Teaching: Global Experiences and Lessons for Indonesia

Salasiah Ammade,Baso Jabu,Suradi Tahmir,Murni Mahmud

doi:10.5539/ijel.v8n6p107

Abstract

The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in English language educational settings often improves teaching and learning (Tinio, 2016). English language teaching and technology have been seen as interesting new research era. This article reviewed studies on ICT integration in teaching from ten different countries. The aim of this review is to analyze cross cultural findings in order to determine what factors might be best applied to the Indonesia situation to improve English language learning and teaching as well as types of technology might be best adopted for ELT improvement. The articles for the study were found through internet search engine, Google scholar and ERIC in the area of technology integration and technology tools in English language teaching. Thus, the data taken is carefully investigated using inclusion and exclusion criteria. The result of analysis showed that the integration of technology in teaching can improve the experience for students and teachers and improve learning for students.

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While teachers still have the option not to integrate technology in their teaching, for those teachers who do opt to use technology the experience of teaching can be improved and student learning can increase
The aim of this review is to analyze cross cultural findings in order to determine what factors might be best applied to the Indonesia situation to improve English language learning and teaching as well as types of technology might be best adopted for ELT improvement
The articles for the study were found through internet search engine, Google scholar and ERIC in the area of technology integration and technology tools in English language teaching

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Introduction

While teachers still have the option not to integrate technology in their teaching, for those teachers who do opt to use technology the experience of teaching can be improved and student learning can increase. Considering the growing needs on ICT use for teaching, this paper will focus on describing some facts taken from research results around the world on factors affecting ICT integration in English language teaching and kind of technology tools used for teaching. It is not an easy way to engage it into reality as assumed by the experience of the educational agents around the world. Promoting the technology use in diverse way for the purpose educational platforms needs longer time as it is not automatic process. It needs more patience to put it into suitability form for educational benefit as it involves many factors and consideration including curriculum and pedagogy, the readiness of institution, the competence of teachers, financial side, and many others things that need to be considered

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