From CALL(computer assisted language learning) to ICT (information and communication technology), teachers
and researchers have long been interested in uses of new technologies in foreign/second language teaching and
learning, and not without reason. ICT is often argued to increase motivation Grabe & Grabe. (2005). and is
frequently linked with learner autonomy (Duda, 2005)—autonomy defined by Williams, J. (2003) as “the ability to
take charge of one’s own learning”. In other words, learners should be able to take all the decisions concerning their
learning: determining targets and objectives, choosing contents and materials, selecting methods and techniques,
organizing their learning, and assessing their progress. ICT thus seems to befit autonomy because it is claimed to
provide greater freedom and flexibility to learn at one’s own pace and convenience, whether within the context of a
language course or beyond. It can contribute to lifelong learning, perhaps most apparent in use of the internet, which
represents a worldwide library and resource centre where information can be accessed fast and efficiently: learners
can thus benefit from a vast range of authentic language materials and resources which Can be selected according to
learning needs, aims, styles, strategies and preferences (Richards, 2005).
From CALL(computer assisted language learning) to ICT (information and communication technology), teachersand researchers have long been interested in uses of new technologies in foreign/second language teaching andlearning, and not without reason. ICT is often argued to increase motivation Grabe & Grabe. (2005). and isfrequently linked with learner autonomy (Duda, 2005)—autonomy defined by Williams, J. (2003) as “the ability totake charge of one’s own learning”. In other words, learners should be able to take all the decisions concerning theirlearning: determining targets and objectives, choosing contents and materials, selecting methods and techniques,organizing their learning, and assessing their progress. ICT thus seems to befit autonomy because it is claimed toprovide greater freedom and flexibility to learn at one’s own pace and convenience, whether within the context of alanguage course or beyond. It can contribute to lifelong learning, perhaps most apparent in use of the internet, whichrepresents a worldwide library and resource centre where information can be accessed fast and efficiently: learnerscan thus benefit from a vast range of authentic language materials and resources which Can be selected according tolearning needs, aims, styles, strategies and preferences (Richards, 2005).
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