1. Disadvantages
1.1. Lack of Support
1.1.1. Frustration for both the teacher and the student, technology often needs maintenance to keep it in good condition for use.
1.2. Inadequate Teaching Methodology
1.2.1. Teachers have not been adequately trained in its implementation.
1.3. Time Lost
1.3.1. Connection problems, downloading issues, policing software and other difficulties cause blocks when implementing a lesson in the technology based classroom, important reason why technology integration often fails in schools.
1.4. Not all students want to participate in the use of online tools.
1.4.1. They might not be as familiar with certain online platforms and styles of games because they do not have access to a computer at home or not have a smart phone and have to share a classmate’s.
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3. Technology (tools such as computers, the Internet, or other mobile devices)
3.1. Advantages
3.1.1. Technology is part of the teacher to promote and extend learning.
3.1.2. Prepares Students for the Future.
3.1.3. Learners using technology for language learning
3.1.4. Technology allows teachers to engage and motivate students in new ways, like taking students on a virtual field trip to other parts of the world.
3.1.5. Technology gives students the most current information. Electronic textbooks or web-based content can be updated in real-time.
3.1.6. Classrooms can connect with other classrooms around the world to broaden their learning.
3.1.7. Learners can practice collaboration, working in teams on projects, shared documents or through online communities. This allows collaboration to happen outside of the classroom or forum.
3.1.8. Learning through the informational and personal connection through social media such as: blogs and wikis.
3.1.9. Learners to use online dictionaries for acquire new vocabulary.
3.1.10. Teachers can design student-centered lessons by allowing students to take an active part in the lesson.
3.1.11. Teacher use technology to met individual needs of students.
3.1.12. Teacher and students have access to a wealth of real-word examples of grammar.