ICT Tools for Teaching and Learning English

ICT Tools for Teaching and Learning English

ICT Tools for Teaching and Learning English

Worldwide research has shown that ICT brings many benefits for improving student learning and better teaching methods. An improvement in student acquisition to ICT through educational system has positive impact on student achievement which focused on “Knowledge Comprehension and Practical Skills” in subject of English learning.

However, we know that there are so many technology solutions for educational system which provided in the world that may make confusion among teachers in term of how to choose the right ICT tools for educational system. So, for instance there are some advantages and disadvantages of ICT tools which mentioned below. (as cited on http://www.elmoglobal.com/)

3 Main advantages of ICT tools for education

	1‧ Through ICT, images can easily be used in teaching and improving the retentive memory of students. 2‧ Through ICT, teachers can easily explain complex instructions and ensure students' comprehension. 3‧ Through ICT, teachers are able to create interactive classes and make the lessons more enjoyable, which could improve student attendance and concentration.

3 Main disadvantages of ICT tools for education

	1‧ Setting up the devices can be very troublesome. 2‧ Too expensive to afford 3‧ Hard for teachers to use with a lack of experience using ICT tools

            After educators has known the advantages and disadvantages of using ICT tools for teaching and learning English, they can choose the right software, hardware or may be a program from computer and other gadgets for facing and handling their students.

            The key is knowing which tools can add real value for teachers in terms of making a presentation for their students. There are two examples of new software of computers which educators can use straight away, without need to raise a purchase order for budget allocation. 

Wallwisher

Wallwisher allows users to build virtual classroom Walls, in the sense you might be familiar with from Facebook, onto which 160-character messages, web links, images, videos and audio may be posted. Individuals can use it to mind-map, keep notes, or bookmark useful websites - but the real power of Wallwisher is in its potential for collaborative activities.

2.     Prezi

A presentation tool, Prezi provides users with a large canvas upon which to pin text slides, video clips and images. So far, so PowerPoint, you might say.

          In addition, ICT is a valuable tool to enhance teaching and learning. For teachers ICT is a professional resource, a mode of classroom delivery, and a source of valid and valuable text types. For students, ICT provides opportunities to communicate more effectively and to develop literacy skills including skills in critical literacy. It is a valuable tool for researching, composing and responding, and viewing and representing in English.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

Management information system is a part of ICT especially in education. In this era, management information system is needed in every area. The research said that management information help people to make their work easier. It means that people are part of the management it self manage the information system.

http://educationcareerarticles.com/education-articles/majors-overview/management-information-systems-associate-degree-program/

From the picture above we can said that people have to be participants. Information system used in organisation with management because we need technology. The MIS (Management Information system) not only used in education. It can be the great future for every people to improve their skill in technology.