USE OF ICT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AND LEARNING
R.Vijay Kumar ABSTRACT Today science, information and technology (ICT) have left their impact on every aspect of human life. Most of the significant developments that one can observe today can be attributed to the impact of science and technology. As technology has created a change in all aspects of society, it is also changing our expectations of what students must learn in order to function in the new world. Even in education sector, we witness that technological advancement and innovations have made a visible impact and have changed a scenario. The word 'ICT' includes any communication device such as computer, mobile phones, radio, television, satellite system etc. Now the role and use of technology as a tool for teaching of English language is increasing as educators have understood its ability to create both independent and collaborative learning environment in which students can learn English with much ease. Traditional methods of imparting higher education have become less motivating. Here, technology plays an important role in creating innovation and motivation for the learners. This paper will address modern technology as Information and Communication Technologies, which has become possible in our communities since the availability of computers.