Investigating the Role of ICT for Teaching English at Elementary Level

Authors

  • Muhammad Safdar Bhatti The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
  • Asif Iqbal University of Education Lahore, Faisalabad Campus
  • Shaista Noreen The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
  • Rafia Mukhtar Principal, Workers Welfare School (Girls) Bahawalpur
  • Zahida Javed University of Education Lahore, Joharabad campus

Keywords:

ICT, role, facilities, attitudes, investigate

Abstract

Today's world is an ultra-modern world where new ways of communication are being explored continuously. Technology continues to play an important role in ELT.ICT has become part and parcel of the educational systems of the nations. As computers are coming rapidly into the classrooms, parents feel the necessity of computers in education and don't want their children to be left behind. The present study explored the teachers' opinions about ICT use at the elementary level. It tried to explore the possibilities of using computers effectively to teach English. The study seeks out the availability of ICT facilities for the teachers at the elementary level and investigates the problems about accessing ICT. The study was descriptive type in nature. Fifty teachers from the Bahawalpur region participated in this study. The results showed respondents' positive attitudes toward the ICT implementation and integration of in-class activities. The results affirmed that using computers in an EFL classroom helps students better comprehend the English language than the traditional methods of teaching the English language. The recommendations are provided at the end.

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Published

2021-02-06

How to Cite

Bhatti, M. S., Asif Iqbal, Shaista Noreen, Rafia Mukhtar, & Zahida Javed. (2021). Investigating the Role of ICT for Teaching English at Elementary Level. AsiaCALL Online Journal, 12(2), 87-93. Retrieved from https://asiacall.info/acoj/index.php/journal/article/view/35

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2021): January 2021, Volume 12, Issue 2

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