The Use of Computer Technology in EFL Classroom: Advantages and Implications

1. The use of computer technology can contribute a lot in developing EFL learners’ reading comprehension skill and other sub-skills related to it as well. Using computers, with the use of internet provides a variety of current and authentic reading materials compared to potentially dated reading material sourced from textbooks (Kasper,2000)

2. Computer technology and writing skill Another pedagogical benefit of the use of computer technology is the argument that such use is one of the most effective tools to teach writing.

3. Computer technology and EFL assessment and testing The use of computer, with internet, is effective not only for teaching and learning foreign language like English but also for testing and assessment purpose. The use of computer, to assess and test EFL learners, ensures correct assessment of their language ability.

4. Computer technology and learner autonomy The importance of learners deciding their own learning objectives, choosing ways of achieving the learning objectives and evaluating their own progress has long been acknowledged by language learning pedagogy (Ellis, 1994).

5. Computer technology and listening comprehension skill. The use of computer as a listening tool is claimed to be one of the more important learning tools for enhancing EFL students’ listening skill.

6. Computer technology and speaking skill The use of computer technology, with internet, can also be helpful for learning, improving, practicing and assessing speaking skill.

7. The use of computers in EFL classrooms.The role and importance of the use of computer technology in EFL classrooms for teaching, learning, practicing and testing purposes has always been widely contemplated subject among the ELT researchers and pedagogues.

8. The use of computer technology for teaching & learning foreign language skills. The use of computer technology in EFL classrooms has many advantages for developing the EFL learners’ language skills. The use of computer presents the EFL learners with gateway to various activities for developing their language skills.

9. Computer technology and learner motivation Motivation is one of the key factors that influences the rate and success of foreign language learning. Motivation provides the primary impetus to initiate EFL learning and later remains the driving force that sustains this long and often tedious learning process (Dornyei,1998).