ICT in Language Learning

By: Ahmad Rayhan Egiesta Dwi ArianiNani HandayaniNovita Eka TristianaRika Dartiara

Introduction

ICT generally defined as technology functioning to support the process of conveying information and communication. In global era, the process of conveying information doesn’t have to be carried out by direct interaction between the communicator and communicant.

By the development of technology having the communication is simple, among the people can interact through telephone, internet, email, satellite, television, video conference, etc. The same case applies also in language learning; in language learning there is a communication process between teacher and student.

Why do we use ICT in education?

1. Expanding educa-

tional in opportuniy

2. Efficiency

3. Quality of learning

and teaching

4. Lifelong learning

5. Policy planning &

management

Effective Learning

For All

Anytime

Anywhere

What are the roles of computers in language learning?

Teacher

Tester

Tool

Data Source

Communication Facilitator

In particular case, the computer may act as a teacher or tutor, providing material, guiding a student how to learn it, and giving more information and explanation; computer can also be affective and efficient reference book. (Hartoyo, 2012: 18)

Nation’s ICT Education VisionE

CO

NO

MY

TIME

INFORMATION SOCIETY

KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY

COMPETITIVE SOCIETY

2005 20202010

ICT based Economy

Knowledge Products & Services

Competitive Knowledge Economy

What are the teacher’s obligations?

Teacher’sObligation

use allavailable

technology

Encourage collaborative

learning

Lay foundation

forLifelonglearning

incorporate‘old’ & ‘new’

Teaching aids will change…

Blackboard OHP TV/VHSLCDPC

Whiteboard

ICT Tools and Utilization in Education Context

Interactive

Multimedia

Computer

Audio Devices

Internet

Television

Telephone &

VoIP

Mobile Gadget

Social Interface

Interactive

Whiteboard

ICT tools & utilization in education context >>>

ICT tools & utilization in education context >>>

Current Application ICT in Language Learning

Fitzpatrick and Davies (2002) outlined seven ways in which ICT is used in language learning:

1. Presentation2. Practice3. Authoring4. Simulation

5. Computer Aided Assessment (CAA)

6. Publishing7. Communication

Conclusion

ICT is one of the crucial resources in education. It really gives the huge contribution toward education field. ICT utilization should be improved in language learning in order to create teaching learning process which is more effective.