Author: <span>Tarun Patel</span>

Research Paper: ‘CALL for Researchers: Capturing a Ubiquitous Influence of Technology’ by Mie Shigemitsu

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Post published:November 10, 2013
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ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#39 | November 11 , 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036

The last few decades saw a dramatic progress in computer technology, which challenged many taken-for-granted assumptions about human communication. In terms of language classroom settings, integrating computers into teaching and learning brings certain communication patterns and, at the same time, poses the question about adaptation of classroom communicative practices. In order to understand a ubiquitous influence of technology in the field of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), it is important to examine what actually happens in classrooms with and without computers and how the teacher and the students use languages in different contexts. (more…)

Research Paper: ‘Students’ Motivation towards Computer Use in EFL Learning’ by Gulten Genc & Selami Aydin

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ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#39 | November 11 , 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036

It has been widely recognized that language instruction that integrates technology has become popular, and has had a tremendous impact on language learning process whereas learners are expected to be more motivated in a web-based Computer assisted language learning program, and improve their comprehensive language ability. Thus, the present paper examines English as a foreign language students’ motivation level in using web-based Computer-Assisted Language Learning. The sample group of the study consisted of 126 learners of English as foreign language at preparatory school of Inonu University. (more…)

Symposium: ‘Technology in ELT: Challenges and Remedies’, November 23, Anand-India

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ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#39 | November 11, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036

Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (I2IM), Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa, Anand, Gujarat is organizing one day National Symposium on “Technology in ELT: Challenges and Remedies” on 23 November 2013 | Saturday in collaboration with English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELT@I), Vadodara Chapter.

The aim of this symposium is to explore the use of Technology in facilitating English Language Teaching and Learning along with identifying the challenges posed and propose ways to remedy the problems of using Technology for ELT and ELL. An Expert talk and Panel Discussion by Renowned Educationists, Veteran Academicians, Prominent ELT Practitioners and Resource Persons are the prime attraction of this symposium.

You all are cordially invited to register yourself latest by 20 November 2013 for this rare opportunity to listen to and discuss with eminent ELT Stalwarts on one platform. (more…)