Japanese class

I have just read this article. In terms of language teaching, I think the use of technology is essential. As you know ‘language’ is a tool of communication. As other articles say, the styles of communication have changed over the 10 last years. Getting information from the internet is more real for young people rather than getting it from newspapers. Also it is very useful when they study culture. For example, students can watch YouTube on sports, food and festivals in different countries etc. The visual image is really important when they learn language and culture. Different types of technology such as podcast, webquests, blogs and powerpoint can be used in language teaching and this will create a student–centered learning environment. However, I still think it is important not to overuse technology in the class. I think balance is important. Teachers should be aware of what is happening in the real world and use all kind of communication styles in the lesson. They have to satisfy the contents and outcomes in syllabus. Therefore, it is important for language teachers to focus on the idea of how people use four skills (reading, writing , listening and speaking) in real communication. Then we can think about the right kind of technology in the class.

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