ICT: A game changer in language learning and teaching

Abstract

With the advent of ICT the task of a language teacher is simplified to a large extent. The phenomenal progress in this domain has also been directly proportional to the ease it has brought about in both teaching and learning a language. Since language learning is an active process a great deal of emphasis is laid upon the usage of authentic documents to make the language learning as authentic as possible. At the same time internet plays a major role in a language classroom as it is a treasure trove of resources where we can find resources such as online dictionaries, videos, audios, games, publishing platforms etc. With the advancement of technology smart boards appeared in classrooms and some of the language learning books come equipped with resources that can be used in accordance with a smart board. Having said this does the increasing use of technology bring about some drawbacks in its tow, which remains a domain to be explored. But technology is an integral element that has woven itself into the fibres of teaching efficiently and in the contemporary world its presence and utility cannot be shunned. To sum it up all these resources are at the disposal of the teacher and the students to render the language classroom lively, interesting and exciting.