DEPERTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Assignment
Course title: HUM- 2110
Course Name: English Language Lab
Date of Submission: 23/07/2012
Submitted To: Kazi Dawood Hafiz
Submitted By: Md Shakib Akther Rahat Roll : 11.01.05.106
Section : B(B2)
Year : 02 , Semester : 01
The Effectiveness of Using Technology in English Language Learning Through Language lab
Introduction
One of the most substantial uses in education is the use of technology. Also technology is an increasingly influential factor in education. With the spread and development of English around the world, English is used as a second language in a country like India and for some people the 1stlanguage. It enjoys a high prestige in the country. At present the role and status of English in India is higher than ever as evidenced by its position as a key subject of medium of instruction, curriculum. As the number of English learners is increasing different teaching methods have been implemented to test the effectiveness of the teaching process. Use of authentic materials in the form of films, radio, TV has been there for a long time. It is true that these technologies have proved successful in replacing the traditional teaching. The new era assigns new challenges and duties on the modern teacher. The tradition of English teaching has been drastically changed with the remarkable entry of technology. Technology provides so many options as making teaching interesting and also making teaching more productive in terms of improvements. Technology is one of the most significant drivers of both social and linguistic change. Graddol: (1997:16) states that” technology lies at the heart of the globalization process; affecting education work and culture. This helps students to get involved and learn according to their interests, It has been tested effectively and is widely accepted for teaching English in modern world.