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Chapter 19: How could/should I best use technology in the language classroom?

Chapter 19: How could/should I best use technology in the language classroom?

pp. 283-296

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, Georgetown University, Washington DC, , Georgetown University, Washington DC
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Chapter 19 explores how different technological resources may help or hinder language learning efforts. Technology is discussed in its capacity to support learners, to create new real-life communicative tasks, and to assist teachers as an additional resource. The chapter includes several ways in which technology can be used to maximize learner motivation and engagement in classes of varying ages and proficiency levels.

Keywords

  • translators
  • virtual reality
  • video-conferencing platforms
  • applications
  • computer games

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