The Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Teaching and Language Learning.

Abstract

Information Communication Technology (ICT) can be referred to as an electronic device used for effective interaction online with a larger audience, especially in the context of teaching and learning. ICT is performing flagship roles in the digital revolution of teaching and learning. The age today has some other associated terms, such as the Information Age and Computer Age. The digital age has a great influence on education, especially in the areas of the application of ICT to library services and classroom interactions between learners and educators. Consequently, the concept of pedagogy is gradually shifting from the traditional chalk-and-talk method to the ICT world, where we find both e-teaching and e-learning. It is a revolution in pedagogy where teachers can apply their knowledge of ICT to teach language, leveraging the ever-growing e-resources that are made available on the library database. This means that the 'emerging role of ICT and the use of resources is remarkably and dramatically changing the fabrics of learners' ability to learn very fast. By exploring the theory of digitalisation of Ines Mergel (2016), this paper examines the roles of ICT in language pedagogy relating to teachers in the preparation of lecture notes, lecture delivery through virtual class, conference papers, language testing, accessing e-resources and students when seeking online registration, preparing assignments, engaging in e-learning, leveraging e-library, and attempting e-examination. It is recommended that all categories of teachers and learners should embrace the workings of the library and ICT in order to make judicious use of it for the benefit of learners.