The Use of Technology in English Language Teaching

Alqahtani Mofareh A

doi:10.22158/fet.v2n3p168

Abstract

The application of modern technology represents a significant advance in contemporary English language teaching methods. Indeed, Mohammad Reza Ahmadi (2018) maintains that electronic teaching programmes have become the predominant preference of instructors since they arguably boost positive student engagement with teachers and incentivize overall English language learning. Most contemporary English language teachers now actively incorporate a range of technological aids designed to facilitate optimum teaching delivery. The current research therefore addresses various elements of the technology used in English teaching by devising innovative curricula which harnesses recent scientific and technical developments, equip instructors with the technological skills to ensure effective and quality subject delivery, provide technical media such as audio-visual and modern technical programmes, and create student-teacher platforms which maximize positive language learning outcomes. For the purposes of this study, the relevant literature has been reviewed, technology defined linguistically and conventionally, and correlation with modern teaching skills fully evaluated. In light of this, the researcher outlines the fundamental research problem, elucidates the significance of the research objectives and hypotheses, and presents the findings. The paper concludes by offering a number of recommendations which may further contribute to the improvement of teaching methods by advancing the widespread application of modern technology.

Highlights

The use of modern technology in teaching English is broadly understood to encompass an innovative application of methods, tools, materials, devices, systems, and strategies which are directly relevant to English language teaching and lead to the achievement of the desired goals
Statistical data confirm that a high percentage of those who learn English skills interact with modern technology means such as smart boards, computers and display screens compared to traditional teaching methods
According to statistics conducted on random samples of students, including private schools that adopt the most modern means of technology and public schools that lack modern means were surveyed on a number of students in the classroom and others volunteers outside the perimeter of the interaction of most students from both the results of the analysis of students’ performance showed that 75% to 95% achieve high results in their attainment in English, unlike those who are taught by traditional means, their achievement rates are very low

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Introduction

The use of modern technology in teaching English is broadly understood to encompass an innovative application of methods, tools, materials, devices, systems, and strategies which are directly relevant to English language teaching and lead to the achievement of the desired goals. While technology is generally accepted as an important educational and auxiliary tool across a range of teaching and learning contexts, it is true of English language teaching since it affords a number of potential opportunities to enhance both the content and delivery of the pedagogies typically associated with traditional English language instruction This is primarily achieved by enabling the student and/or teacher to revisit problematic content time after time until it is fully understood and assimilated. The Internet provides easy, immediate, and virtually unlimited access to software, applications, and a host of ancillary platforms and materials which can expedite English teaching and learning While these affordances may be widely available to all, it is noted that teachers often play a key role in operating the different tools and teaching methods. Many such programmes are designed to promote effective English teaching whilst simultaneously increasing learner understanding and attainment of English language skills

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