The Usefulness of Technology

in Language Learning
(Kegunaan Teknologi Dalam
Pembelajaran Bahasa)
By
Liana Shela
Indah Mawarti
Nur Annisa

Overview

What is technology?
Why use technology?
What are the usefulness of
technology in language
learning?

What is technology?
Technology includes all tools, machines,
utensils,
weapons,
instruments,
housing,
clothing, communicating, and transporting
devices and the skills by which we produce and
use them (Bain,1937).
Technology can be most broadly defined as the
entities, both material and immaterial, created
by the application of mental and physical effort
in order to achieve some value. In this usage,
technology refers to tools and machines that
may be used to solve real-world problems.
(Scott, Windeatt. 9p).

Why use technology?

Can
be
used
as
an
instructional tool in the
classroom
As a delivery system for
learners instruction
As instructional content itself
More efficient

Usefulness of Technology in
Language Learning
Bringing New Resources into the
Classroom
Motivating Learners
Providing New Teaching Tools
Accommodating Different
Learning Styles
Redefining the Role of Teachers

Kinds of Technology that can be

Used in Language Learning
Internet (website, blog)
Office Software (presentation
software, interactive whiteboards)
Computer- Mediated
Communication (e-mail, text chat)
Mobile technologies