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Technology, digital tools and the internet have been developing over the years and interaction of them with education has been ever boosting. As a result, today’s teachers encounter with the fruits of technology and the internet including computers, laptops, tablets, smart phones, interactive boards, websites, applications and other web tools which are all nested in education. Therefore, teachers are expected to have appropriate knowledge and skills to integrate them into their teaching considering their potential as there is a fact that “these new technologies have changed the nature of the classroom or have the potential to do so” (Mishra & Koehler 2006: 1023).
We think that traditional literacy and digital literacy are equally important in the 21st century. Therefore, today’s teachers need to consider the requirements of the era in which learners interact digitally, become more autonomous, and learn new things and ideas very quickly with help of technology and digital tools.
In every cycle of education, either in primary or higher education contexts, teachers should have knowledge of technology and command of digital tools at least to communicate with their 21st -century students or to practice educational tasks by means of technology and digital tools in or out of the class.
In this digital era, there are various digital tools and technologies that can be integrated into English language teaching. These tools and technologies enhance both teaching and learning with their engaging, involving and dynamic nature. Keeping in mind that technology prevails, this page presents different tools and technologies to be used in English language teaching contexts.
However, integration of digital tools and technologies into teaching and the appropriate use of both take time and effort in order to accommodate learning, and we think that the effective use of digital tools and technology in teaching is closely related to teacher training.
If you may need specific information regarding digital literacy, educational technology, and the integration of these tools and technologies into English language teaching, do not hesitate to contact us for further information and training opportunities.
References
Mishra, Puny. & Koehler, Matthew. J. (2006), Technological pedagogical content knowledge: A framework for integrating technology in teachers’ knowledge, Teachers College Record, 108 (6), 1017–1054.
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