What is ICT in ELT?
the activities of using technologies, such as: computer, internet, and other telecommunication media (radio, smartphone) to communicate and manage information in English language teaching and learning.
There are several approaches that can be used:
we must also be able to distinguish between ICT tools and ICT Applications, consider the table below:
many activities in ELT such as; teaching presentation, resourcing teaching materials, assignments and projects, classroom activities/practice, and assessment. Things that used to only be done in the classroom directly can now easily use existing technology, of course in a slightly different way and need to adapt for those who are not familiar with it.
ICT in ELT also certainly has advantages and disadvantages which can be seen in the table below:
Conclusion
The above research results show how ICT has a great role and
impact on current language teaching. ICT has been the basic requirement and
essential aspect of education in the global context nowadays. ICT in the form of
digital literacy becomes one of the skills that students must acquire besides
words and numerical literacy in the 21st era of learning. From the previous
review and analysis based on the development of ICT in ELT and the practices of
ICT integration through CALL, TELL, Blended Learning, and LMS, we can summarize
some advantages and disadvantages of ICT implementation in modern English
Language Teaching setting. ICT develops student's and teacher's digital literacy
skills and prepares them to face the education framework of 21st century
teaching and learning. It caters more teaching-learning material resources for
teachers and students as well as enhances students’ motivation, attention,
confidence, and enjoyment in education. ICT improves students’ critical thinking
and performance of language skills. ICT accommodates collaborative and
autonomous learning; broaden students learning perspectives and gives
flexibility and portability in teaching and learning activity. The most
important thing, it increases teacher's and student's positive attitudes to
technology applications and prepares them in facing the digital era of education.
On the other hand, ICT integration depends on the Teacher's capacity and attitude toward ICT in ELT. More training on ICT application need to be conducted in teachers’ professional development program to increase teachers ICT literacy and technological[1]pedagogical knowledge. Time allocation is usually problematic since teachers and students are required to work extra hours in preparation and evaluation using ICT during the teaching-learning process. Educational policy, facility, infrastructures, technological support of ICT have to be fulfilled and prepared very well to enable teachers and students to access ICT to enhance learning. At last, the Information communication technology will keep innovating and evolving, therefore the language teaching and learning principles should also be developed and innovated to produce better education quality in general in supporting the success of P21 education framework as well as improving the quality of teaching methodologies and practices of ICT integration in English language teaching in particular.
Hafifah, G. N. (2019). Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) in English Language Teaching.
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