Abstract
Integration of technology into language education has become an everyday occurrence. Educational multimedia courseware as resource materials to enhance the teaching and learning of English language was produced extensively. Regardless of the cost, computers and courseware are becoming important tools for learning in institutions. Therefore, a considerable pressure is being put on the ESL teachers to make use of the courseware marvels in their lesson since the cost of the courseware is rather expensive. This paper aims to investigate the issues and challenges faced by the ESL lecturers on the use of a courseware named TELL ME MORE in a polytechnic in Melaka. Data was collected via semi-structured interviews with four ESL lecturers at the polytechnic. Findings show that the courseware is a useful tool for language learning. However, there are certain challenges that the ESL lecturers had to face such as time and lack of facilities.
Highlights
In the past, the cost of computers and courseware greatly restricted the use of computers in education
The aim is to look into their perceptions on the use of the TELL ME MORE courseware in a polytechnic in Melaka
ESL lecturer B believed that the students get enough practice in TELL ME MORE because there are a lot of activities provided
Summary
The cost of computers and courseware greatly restricted the use of computers in education. Educational multimedia courseware as resource materials to enhance the teaching and learning of English language was produced extensively. Regardless of the cost, computers and courseware are becoming important tools for learning in institutions. With the use of the courseware in the English language classroom and with the integration of ICT in the teaching of the subject, it is important to ensure that the courseware really supports ning as a learning tool; and whether the use of courseware is beneficial for a long term investment for the institution. ESL teachers cannot assume that the techniques, approaches and strategies that worked well in the traditional learning environment of the classroom can be successfully used in the environment of the ICT. In order to ensure the use of the courseware is successful, it is essential to identify the advantages as well as the challenges faced by ESL teachers beforehand.
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