Technology in ESL CLASSROOMS

• Main Author: Faizah Mohamad editor
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Selangor, Malaysia University Publication Centre (UPENA), UiTM 2011
• Subjects: English language > Study and teaching; English language > Computer-assisted Instruction > Study and teaching
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• Physical Description: viii, 78 pages illustrations 23 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references
• ISBN: 9789673631841

Chapter 1 discusses the rationale and issues of the integration of ICT in the curriculum. Chapter 2 discusses the incorporation of CALL in language learning and how the role of metacognitive strategies which is an indirect set of strategies in relation to language learning can be applied in CALL. Chapter 3 examines the use of blog as a tool in teaching English language especially in improving writing skills. Chapter 4 looks into the viability of online grammar quizzes in ESL classrooms and reveals the most preferred pedagogical and activity features by students. Chapter 5 explores the capability of authoring software, Hot Potatoes, in developing interactive online quizzes for ESL grammar teaching.