期刊名称：International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology
电子版ISSN：1814-0556
出版年度：2015
卷号：11
期号：3
页码：117-120
出版社：University of the West Indies
摘要：The integration of information and communication technology (ICT) into foreign language (FL)learning classroom not only suggests learners’ positive attitude towards learning (e.g. see Li,Chu, & Ki, 2014) but also transform the language learning and literacy acquisition atmosphere aswell as the dynamic of language learning settings (Young, 2003). The book entitled UsingTechnology in Foreign Language Learning aims to explore underwhich conditions technologiesused in the learning environment can best be utilized. To achieve this objective, this 13-chapterbook with an introductory chapter by the book editors examines the ICT integration into FLclassroom learning from the perspectives of actual users and professionals from differentcountries namely the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iran, and Malaysia. Six mainissues are addressed in this edited volume including (1) the principled approach to integratingtechnology into course design, (2) approaches to the evaluation of computer-assisted languagelearning software (CALL) software, (3) the practice of blended learning, (4) teachers’ view ontechnology integration, ICT knowledge and computer skills, (5) the practice of online learning inFL classroom setting, and finaly (5) the use of digital application, and Theories on integratingtechnology into language teaching practice are also discussed along with a brief summary ofeach chapter. Readers could benefit from this provision that they can choose which of thechapters may meet their needs and conditions. It is interesting that the book chapters arepredominated by a number of studies that were conducted in diverse educational settings andemployed using a variety of research methodologies. Moreover, pedagogical implications fromthe study are presented at the final section of each book chapter. It is therefore, as the editorsargue, the book may provide evidence and suggest valuable insights for FL professionals,researchers as well as postgraduate students specifically regarding the ICT integration into FLclassroom settings.
