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Many scholars argue that technology is by no means neutral, and emphasize the importance of a critical approach toward the use of technology for educational purposes (Albirini, 2004; Bowers, 1998; Reinhardt & Isbell, 2002).
Stay tuned… ;-) Some online CALL journals to explore: Language Learning and Technology < http://llt.
edu > The Journal of Teaching English with Technology < http://www.
While we need to always be aware of the options that technology offers us and should know how to make use of those options when the opportunity arises, the decision whether or not to actually apply modern technologies in our classes is a decision which needs to be carefully considered separately each time, for each individual class / Even when gaining access to a computer lab is not an issue, implementing technology can still include many difficulties which the principled teacher needs to be aware of before committing herself/himself.
This should be accompanied by reflecting on the educational possibilities of the technology, as well as building on the experiences of others, through extensive reading on the topic (see the end of this article for links to some useful CALL-related journals), and preferably joining a related community of practice (Inshallah, this will be discussed further in the next issue).
) All these have direct implications for English language learning/teaching, the more so since the fairly recent emergence of literacies and multiliteracies (New London Group [NLG], 1996), which now include such literacies as computer literacy, electronic literacies, technological literacy, media literacy, silicon literacies, etc.