ICT (Information, Communication, and Technology) in Language Learning by : Irma Damayanti

ICT in language learning means teaching language with ICT

Educational ICT tools can be divided into 3 categories: Input source, Output source and Others.
See the following graph：

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Input source consists of Visualizer / Document Camera, PC, State/ tablet, Application software, and Student response system.

Output source consists of Projector, Interactive Whiteboard, and display such as Monitor, TV, etc.

Other tools can be a digital camera, switcher, digital recorder, and other technology. 

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Worldwide research has shown that ICT can lead to improved student learning and better teaching methods.  The National Institute of Multimedia Education in Japan reported that it has been proved an  increase in student exposure to educational ICT through curriculum integration has a significant and positive impact on student achievement, especially in terms of "Knowledge・Comprehension" · "Practical skill"  and "Presentation skill" in subject areas such as mathematics, science, and social study.

On the other hands ICT has advantages and disadvantages like in this table below :

Advantages of ICT	Disadvantages of ICT
Through ICT, images can easily be used in teaching and improving the retentive memory of students. Through ICT, teachers can easily explain complex instructions and ensure students' comprehension. Through ICT, teachers are able to create interactive classes and make the lessons more enjoyable, which could improve student attendance and concentration.	Setting up the devices can be very troublesome. Too expensive to afford Hard for teachers to use with a lack of experience using ICT tools

There are several on line software references to teach English as interesting as possible. Those are prezi, wallwisher, study blue, animoto, etc.  

Education has important role for every advancement so that ICT will help to reach a more high level education. For teachers ICT is a professional resource, a mode of classroom delivery, and a source of valid and valuable text types. For students, ICT provides opportunities to communicate more effectively and to develop literacy skills including skills in critical literacy. It is a valuable tool for researching, composing and responding, and viewing and representing in English. However, if all students are to have the opportunity to develop ICT skills and achieve English syllabus outcomes, issues of equity and access to technology must be addressed.

Bibliography:

1. http://www.elmoglobal.com/en/html/ict/01.aspx

2. http://www.infodev.org/articles/use-specific-ict-tools-education

3. http://www.pcpro.co.uk/features/372979/10-free-online-tools-for-teaching-and-learning

4. http://ictpost.com/role-of-ict-is-multi-faceted-in-education/

5. http://www.englishteacher.com.au/AboutUs/OfficialStatements/ICTsinEnglish.aspx