TITLE:
Using Technology in ESL Classroom: Highlights and Challenges
AUTHORS:
Fetylyana Nor Pazilah Pazilah, Harwati Hashim, Melor Md. Yunus
KEYWORDS:
Technology, ESL Classroom, Motivation, Authentic Learning, Distraction, Thinking Potential
JOURNAL NAME:
Creative Education,
Vol.10 No.12,
November
30,
2019
ABSTRACT: Technology
is evolving rapidly in the past two decades. Many are familiar with technology
and gradually becoming digital natives. In this technological era, the
application of technology has eased our ways in various fields of work particularly in the education field. Technology
has also proven its effectiveness in language teaching which includes as a
source of motivation and provides room for authentic learning. However, there
are still disadvantages in using
technology to teach. Students may get easily distracted and might misuse the
technology. Other than that, frequent use of technology can limit students thinking potential. Hence, this paper
reviews the highlights and challenges of using technology in language teaching.
This paper could be a source of reference by teachers who are planning to
integrate technology in ESL classroom. Future research can look into how
technology affects students’ attitude.