Recent years we have shown use of computer in the field of education is increasing.There are many reasons of using computer and technology in ELT. With advent of multimedia computing and internet,the role of computer and language learning has become an important issue.
Communication and information are the two most important uses of
the Internet. Communication is one of the biggest advantage of use internet in education.Students can communicate with teacher via email or facebook group.Internet is ocean which is full with information.Students can use it to fulfill their purposes.They can research,find information etc.
As a tutor: The computer can be work as classroom tutor.It is also can be a tutor in relieving the teacher of many activities in his personal role as classroom tutor.
Corpora: It is used to do statistical analysis and hypothesis testing,
checking occurrences or validating linguistic rules within a specific
language territory.
COCA(Corpus of Contemporary American English): By this tool learners can find out different words and how to use them.
Grammar Girl: Grammar girl provides to improve writing.Whether English is our first language or second language, these
grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make a better
and more successful writer.
Virtual Writing tool: Students can correct their grammatical mistakes by this tool.It enhance their writing skills as well as remove grammatical mistakes.
Free rice: By the free rice students can learn synonym-matching and grammar exercise.Students learn through practice(game) and through trial and errors. Students also get instant feedback from here.The game start from easier level to higher level.So in activities part it is very helpful tool for students.
As a tool: We can use computer as a tool also.when we use computer in classroom,we need only have some
useful capability programmed into it such as statistical analysis, super
calculation, or word processing. Students can then use it to help them in a variety
of subjects. For example, they might use it as a calculator in math and
various science assignments or as a text editor and copyist in English.
To use the computer as tutor and tool can both improve and enrich
classroom learning.
Different approaches:
Analytic - Linguistic Approach : This approach helps learner to learn by phonetic alphabets and different linguistic symbols.
intuitive -imitative approach: In this approach learners listen and repeat where there is no interaction. By
using audio materials this can be done which helps learners to enhance their
listening skills and speaking skills.
current integrative approach: Here pronunciation is not taught separately.It gives more focus
on s stress, rising tone etc rather than sound
of letter.
Teaching writing by using computer: Writing plays a vital in SLA(second language acquisition).Writing parts deals with three parts:
1.pre writing
2.while writing
3.post writing
In the pre writing part students have to jot down their ideas that is called brain storming part. in the while writing they decorate their ideas and try to maintain sequence. In the post writing part finally they edit their writing. For these activities they can use computers.They also can use blogs,Wikipedia,Facebook etc.
Teaching reading by using computer: Teachers can find suggestions, lesson plans, practical support,
information, and materials through the Internet. In fact, using a
computer can make a teacher's life easier and more efficient.
Teaching listening using computer: we can enhance students listening ability through using computer.They can collect audio from internet and also can watch video in the YouTube.They try to understand those and try to practice those.It helps them to improve listening power.They also understand easily second language or target language.Teacher can use Audacity softer here.teacher can record the text and students can listen it.
Teaching speaking using computer: Students can different conversation in the computer and then they can practice with their peers.They also learn daily English through computer and use those in their daily life.
Overall by using computer students can cover four skills as well as enhance their knowledge. Use and importance of computer in education can not be denied and students should stay the touch of technology.
