INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS IN SCHOOLS
Keywords:
Information Technology; English Language Learners; Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL); Motivation; Teacher Training; Cultural Competence; Digital Divide; Educational Policy; Interactive Learning; ICT in Education.Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to investigate what significance information technology (IT) has in supporting students who are ELLs to learn in schools. It looks at literature related to the issue along with its practical applications and policy perspectives to provide insight into the opportunities of open, interactive, authentic materials and cultural competence and the challenges (equity, infrastructure, and teacher preparedness). IT has the potential to achieve high motivational levels, communication capabilities, and intercultural competence but must be supported systematically and have inclusive policies; this is according to findings.
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