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A Developmental Perspective on Technology in Language Education
Author(s) -
WARSCHAUER MARK
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
tesol quarterly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.737
H-Index - 91
eISSN - 1545-7249
pISSN - 0039-8322
DOI - 10.2307/3588421
Subject(s) - perspective (graphical) , psychology , linguistics , developmental linguistics , sociology , cognitive science , comprehension approach , pedagogy , language education , computer science , philosophy , artificial intelligence
Is technology a tool for language learning, or is language learning a tool with which people can access technology? This article suggests that both language and technology are tools for individual and societal development. The article introduces a developmental approach to integrating technology in language education, based on consideration of both product and process. It then illustrates these concepts through analysis of a large, U.S.‐funded English language developmental program in Egypt. Two projects are examined: a teacher education program on computers in English language teaching and a basic English methodology course taught via videoconferencing. The analysis indicates that a developmental approach is critical to successful integration and use of technology in language education programs.