The role of information and communication technologies in teaching foreign languages

CONTENT
INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………….3
MAIN PART

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   The role of information and communication technologies in teaching foreign languages…………………………………………………………………………….6
   
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   Using modern applications to improve the effectiveness of teaching foreign languages…………………………………………………………………………...12
   
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   Information technology in secondary schools and its impact on training information technology teachers…………………………………………………...18
   

CONCLUSION…………………………………………………………………....31
REFERENCES........................................................................................................33

INTRODUCTION
Today, we cannot imagine our personal and professional lives without the use of computers and smart devices as they play a vital role in all spheres of modern life. The application of the information technology in foreign language learning and teaching has already become integral part of our language classroom. Consequently, a vast number of educational platforms and software programs have been created and become the perfect complement in reaching proficiency and fluency, and language courses integrated by technological support are the most effective and attractive for students who want to be successful in language learning. The use of ICT in language learning maximizes a lot of new possibilities for effective communication for both teachers and the students not only to develop their language skills, but also they broaden knowledge of using ICT successfully to make teaching and learning better. For this reason, I have decided to present the effective ways of using of ICT in foreign language teaching and learning.
In this global outbreak period, it is actual topic to promote of using of ICT by distance learning and teaching foreign languages. The use of technology in foreign language learning and teaching, as some analysis show that ICT contribute in: improving reading comprehension and writing skills, develop listening comprehension and good speaking competences, supporting teacher-student collaboration, creativity, autonomous learning, as well as the activation of already acquired knowledge. Trying to keep up with the requirements of current society and to take advantage of the advances in technology, teachers all over the world implement information communication technologies (ICT) in the classroom in order to deliver content effectively and address students’ needs. Computer based instruction already occupies an increasing role in teaching foreign languages. We are not a big fan of technology nor are we very skilled in using it, but we have to admit that technology greatly enhances teaching and learning foreign languages. However, we should not forget that teaching and learning are social processes and require communication between teacher and learners; therefore technology facilitates but does not replace these social processes (Bates & Poole 2003)
ICT – Information and Communications Technology has the proven power to change the world. This acronym refers to the merging of audiovisual and telephone networks with the computer single unified system of cabling. Thus, ICT includes any communication device – including radio, television, cell phones, computer and network hardware, satellite systems, etc. Today, ICT technologies have embedded themselves as commonplace entities in all aspects of life. This gives us further evidence that the world is rapidly moving towards increased adoption of digital technology.
The introduction of informational technologies in the educational environment of english language lesson allows you to enhance and to stimulate the interest of students, activate their thinking, the effectiveness of learning, individualize instruction, increase speed of presentation and assimilation of information and rapid adjustments knowledge if necessary.
The use of computer in learning English language for different purposes:
— when explaining new material to the maximum solubility, for optimum consolidation of the material studied,
— to improve the monitoring of students ‘ knowledge,
— to organize an interesting and fruitful work on the subject
These lessons can be completely tailored to the use of the computer is in the office at various stages of english lessons.
According to scientists, teachers and modern students is more developed visual and emotional memory. In this regard, the use of educational software that contains lots of educational information, is equipped with animated demonstrations, hypertext links, video stories and other multimedia attributes, facilitates the implementation of psycho pedagogical approaches. At the same time established that the perception of a relatively large amount of text on the monitor screen is difficult, therefore, the text of this volume, with whom the student works must be in a printed textbook.
From the foregoing it can be concluded that in the modern scientific-methodical literature, computer technology in English language teaching: fully implement the principle of clarity in teaching; provides training tailored individual characteristics of students; maximize the use of analytical and imitative abilities of students; to fully mobilize their internal resources; to create conditions to control the formation of speech skills and abilities; to ensure self-control.