Abstract
Multimedia constitutes a modernizing factor for the educational system of the foreign language learning and teaching worldwide. Students are provided with well defined objectives and learning outcomes in relation to foreign language learning and the major concern in this aspect is increasing our efficiency in meeting students’ needs. The integration of Information and Communication Technologies in foreign language learning and teaching becomes indispensable so that efficiency standards are ensured in foreign language education. The multimedia resources can take different forms in the teaching and learning process. Which are the benefits of Information and Communication Technologies and their different forms as used in the class? How do the French language teachers’ impressions vary in relation to the usage of information system in the class? How much and well do the educational institutions utilize Information and Communication Technologies? What is their infrastructure like in relation to information equipments? Which are their major matters of concern in this aspect? DOI: 10.5901/jesr.2015.v5n1p113
Highlights
IntroductionInformation and Communication Technologies are related to two options offered by information systems: access to a vast amount of information in digital form and distance communication such as emails, chats etc.Information and Communication Technologies in teaching are the use of potentialities and properties of these systems. (Cuq : 2003) Foreign language Teaching Methodologies are greatly interested in the two possibilities offered by ICT because first, ICT render it possible for authentic language to be used in class thanks to the variety of information introduced and second, ICT helps people create links and maintain easy and fast communication, which is one of the most important aspects of the language and one of the main goals of language teaching and learning.ICT give us the opportunity to create an active learning environment based on media where task based learning takes place, which modifies the process of learning strategies used by students (Ellis : 2003)
Information and Communication Technologies in teaching are the use of potentialities and properties of these systems. (Cuq : 2003) Foreign language Teaching Methodologies are greatly interested in the two possibilities offered by ICT because first, ICT render it possible for authentic language to be used in class thanks to the variety of information introduced and second, ICT helps people create links and maintain easy and fast communication, which is one of the most important aspects of the language and one of the main goals of language teaching and learning
New courses were introduced with the aim of educating a language teacher able to meet the demands of our time
Summary
Information and Communication Technologies are related to two options offered by information systems: access to a vast amount of information in digital form and distance communication such as emails, chats etc.Information and Communication Technologies in teaching are the use of potentialities and properties of these systems. (Cuq : 2003) Foreign language Teaching Methodologies are greatly interested in the two possibilities offered by ICT because first, ICT render it possible for authentic language to be used in class thanks to the variety of information introduced and second, ICT helps people create links and maintain easy and fast communication, which is one of the most important aspects of the language and one of the main goals of language teaching and learning.ICT give us the opportunity to create an active learning environment based on media where task based learning takes place, which modifies the process of learning strategies used by students (Ellis : 2003). Among the new courses introduced was the Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Language Teaching This course aims at equipping students with practical skills by involving them in practical work which in turn develops their autonomous learning. The course is perceived as a way for the development of teacher students information skills and as a means of raising their awareness and promoting a reflection on how to integrate ICT in teaching. It aims at training teacher students how to use ICT “for personal planning, organisation and resource discovery”
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