Technology in ELT

INTRODUCTION

In a time when adolescents are digital natives, incorporating technology into education brings a series of benefits that help improve efficiency and productivity in the classroom, as well as increase the interest of children and adolescents in activities Academic.


Web 2.0 and social networks encourage students to express themselves and interact with other
classmates, whether they attend face-to-face or virtual curses, allowing them to learn interactively and without depending on being in a certain place. For example, today a language teacher can, through his laptop, communicate with teachers and students native to the language that teaches in real time, so that they converse with their students, which makes the learning experience somewhat enjoyable And global.


The possibilities of Internet are very broad. Thanks to the ease of sharing content, it is possible to take advantage of the network to provide students with e-books and interactive books to carry out their activities and exercises without having to have the book on paper, which reduces the production costs of books and also allows Students can access books that can not be found in their country without having to move from their homes.


CONCLUSION: Using technology in the academic environment is not something new, however, the form and technology that it has used has changed a lot over the years, allowing greater flexibility, efficiency and use of educational resources and the realization of a Quality training for students.