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 Author: Philip Towndrow
                Michael Vallance 
 Foreword by: John Higgins
 Copyright: 2004
 No. of Pages: 368

Knowing why Information Technology (IT) is useful is a key element in knowing how to use it effectively. How, then, can technology be used in an informed way?

This is an introductory text for teachers, students and academics who need to understand and justify their roles in IT-rich language learning contexts. It aims to develop an awareness of the potential benefits and shortcomings associated with the use of IT in the design, production and implementation of language learning tasks and lessons. Key discussion areas include computer assisted language learning, digital literacy, IT and educational policy-making, digital scepticism, language testing and assessment, IT and the study of literature and using computers with young learners.
 

This is a splendid book for practitioners and researchers in the use of ICT to enhance teaching and learning. ~ Dr Ian Terrell, Ultralab.net.
                                                                                                                                       
I know of no other book which both takes a wide survey of topics and also provides a series of useful, enlightening tasks to support the reader/learner's understanding and practical confidence.~ Professor Lawrie Hunter, Kochi University of Technology, Japan.

Using IT in the Language Classroom presents a well-grounded, comprehensive overview of the current state of integrating technology into language teaching. ~ Claire Bradin Siskin, University of Pittsburgh.
 

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Last Updated on 30 October 2006.