Ayat is a firm believer in lifelong learning, and thinks that one of the best ways of
developing professionally is by sharing with colleagues around the world that she
has met online. Ayat’s interest in using learning technology is based on her belief
that language learning should be as communicative as possible, and that the
learners should have a real reason for communicating in English. She believes that
‘A language is to use’, meaning that ‘it is not enough to just teach in class for students
to study and pass a test’, but the learners should ‘have to use the language in real-life
situations’. As for ICT, Ayat feels that as the use of technology is increasing, both in
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Egypt and elsewhere, and because young students are fond of trying and using this
new technology, there is a place for it in the classroom.