TECHNOLOGY IN TEFL

1. The Concept of Technology:

According to the text: Defining the concept of technology and technology transfer (2012) the first general idea that can be pull it out is that to define the concept technology is not an easy thing, due to the lack of common agreement among scholars about the topic. According to text to define the concept of technology is crucial because this understanding determine researching, even political regulations referring to the matter. That definition according to text conclusion depends upon organizations, objectives, research background, researchers, developers, users, research areas, disciplines and underlying perspective (theories).

So from my  side I can merely say that the multiple definitions given by the scholars through time seems to me having something true about the matter, but I consider based on the multiple definitions that technology can be defined as the procedures, designs, knowledge and other factors which allows to create products for the benefit of mankind. The benefit of mankind probably is the main objective of technology, but as it can be proved, depends upon the use of technology which can be used for good or bad things.

2. ICT s in Education

According to the text Integration of Information and Communication Technologies in Enhancing Teaching and Learning (2012), that integration must be carefully done because it must drive to an specific achievement, which is learning of students, so first of all, integration must be done following a model that is what the text is dealing about, and the integration must match to the pedagogical methods.

3. The Use of Technology in English Teaching and Learning:

According to the text Use of technology in English Language Teaching and Learning (2012), there are certain facts that cannot be ignored: one of them is English language is the language of 21st Century, It is spoken all over the world, and text says that according to researching, 80% of the information on internet is in English, other fact is technology has developed in this same century so fast that it has transformed cultural world, that is technology has transformed things like industries, economics, politics, and education, the way as people interact has been changed by technology. These two facts shows that teaching English and applying technology to the enhancement of teaching and learning are remarkable things which are necessary nowadays.

4. The Advantages of Information Technology in Teaching English

According to text The Advantages of Information Technology in Teaching English (2012) it is possible to mention some of these advantages that really enhance the process of teaching and learning: one of them is the chance of real communication through internet from several places of the world, improving in our case especially (speaking and listening of the English language). Another remarkable advantage is the many possibilities that allow the multimedia advances which encourage students to learn by themselves most times. Finally the chance of teamwork through technology resources on the internet is other valuable advantage of information technology which allow people work together on task, projects, investigations, etc... In an entertaining way.

It is possible to mention many others advantages of information technology in teaching English, but the conclusion of this text says all, information technology cannot be separated from education, and it challenges educational systems in the sense that information society demands integration of information technology at all levels.

5. The Impact of Using Technology

According to the text: The impact of using technology in teaching English as a second language (2013) is absolutely necessary, the use of new technology in teaching and learning English which is not entirely new, since sixties the use of technology has been implemented in teaching English, small labs consisting in cassettes decks, microphones, and headphones were the technology of the age, helping students in acquiring the skills for handling the foreign language, although that technology with the pass of time turned out to be boring for students.

Development of technology has increased enormously, so it can be applied in recent times in a more effective manner, it certainly can help learners in enhancing the input skills: reading and listening, and the output skills: writing and speaking. For example in order to enhance reading is possible to surf the web where instantly can be found lots of information written in English. To enhance listening is possible to watch TV or listening to the radio transmitted in English. To enhance writing, computer programs like Word are recommended, for example Word (text editor) can correct words when they are written wrongly, this fast capability of correcting mistakes, encourage learners to write knowing that mistakes can be corrected immediately, and consequently they can learn how to write the word correctly. Finally to improve speaking, new technologies like skype, gives the chance to learners of even get in touch with native speakers which enhance speaking fluency considerably.

For new teachers is highly recommend not to avoid technology, because it allows to change the old paradigm (from teacher-centered education to learner-centered education) which enhance teaching and learning.