Khanna
Teaching of English
Use of Technology in Language Teaching
Submitted to: Prof. Dr. Athar Hussain
Submitted by: Babar Ali Sandhu (2011-737), Abdul Mateen (2011-738)
MA (ECE) Morning 2011-13
Institute of Education and Research
University of the Punjab
In language teaching and learning, we have a lot to choose from the world of technology: Radio, TV, CD Rom, Computers, the Internet, Electronic Dictionary, Email, Blogs and Audio Cassettes, Power Point, Videos, DVD’s or VCD’s. The last two decades have witnessed a revolution due to onset of technology, and has changed the dynamics of various industries, and has also influenced the industries and the way people interact and work in the society. This rapid rising and development of information technology has offered a better pattern to explore the new teaching model. As a result technology plays a very important role in English teaching. Using multimedia to create a context to teach English has its unique advantages.
This assignment tries to analyze the necessity of multimedia technology to language teaching and also brings out the problems faced by using these technologies. It also aims to make English teachers aware of the strategies to use it in an effective manner.
Introduction
With the spread and development of English around the world, English is used as a second language in a country like Pakistan and for some people the 1st language. It enjoys a high prestige in the country. At present the role and status of English in Pakistan 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
Use of Technology in Language Teaching
Submitted to: Prof. Dr. Athar Hussain
Submitted by: Babar Ali Sandhu (2011-737), Abdul Mateen (2011-738)
MA (ECE) Morning 2011-13
Institute of Education and Research
University of the Punjab
In language teaching and learning, we have a lot to choose from the world of technology: Radio, TV, CD Rom, Computers, the Internet, Electronic Dictionary, Email, Blogs and Audio Cassettes, Power Point, Videos, DVD’s or VCD’s. The last two decades have witnessed a revolution due to onset of technology, and has changed the dynamics of various industries, and has also influenced the industries and the way people interact and work in the society. This rapid rising and development of information technology has offered a better pattern to explore the new teaching model. As a result technology plays a very important role in English teaching. Using multimedia to create a context to teach English has its unique advantages.
This assignment tries to analyze the necessity of multimedia technology to language teaching and also brings out the problems faced by using these technologies. It also aims to make English teachers aware of the strategies to use it in an effective manner.
Introduction
With the spread and development of English around the world, English is used as a second language in a country like Pakistan and for some people the 1st language. It enjoys a high prestige in the country. At present the role and status of English in Pakistan 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