ROLE AND IMPORTANCE OF ICT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AND LEARNING

Abstract

Technology has outstretched in almost every sphere of life. When it outreached the realm of
education, it has changed teaching-learning process drastically. Language learning can be
made interesting and creative by introducing ICT (Information and Communication
Technology/Technologies) in the language classroom. For English is learnt as a second
language in many countries including India, it is recognized as a link language across the
globe. The teacher can introduce ICT into the language classroom to achieve the desired
learning outcomes. With the help of ICT, the teaching-learning became flexible. Today the
learners can learn at their own pace and at their own place. A teacher can make use of digital
tools in the language classroom which is innovative, creative and interesting. In the modern
world, teachers are not mere teachers but they are playing a role of a facilitator for the
learners. They involve the learners in a variety of activities which enhance their learning and
boost their confidence as well. ICT provides the opportunity to use different methods and
techniques of teaching language in a diversified classroom, which is a mixture of different
types of learners. It caters the needs of the different learners at the same time.