Week 4 assignment 2

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In the classroom, there are different types of students with diverse learning needs. Specifically, English language learners have unique needs that teachers must cater to. The advancements in technology has led to more resources to improve Ell’s learning experience. In the article I researched, the author discusses the benefits computer-education has for Language Learners.

To begin with, using computer tech makes learning more exciting and suits all, since multimedia involves uses both auditory and visual senses. In general, it is definitely more engaging to learn with various software programs than to watch a teacher teach via the chalkboard.  Furthermore, using multimedia texts aids in language learning since it familiarizes students to the language structure. In addition, using the internet motivates students to learn and access more materials. Through using computer technology, students have so much information at their fingertips. The internet can supply them with much more information than the teacher can provide. In this way, students can control their own learning process, as they choose which materials they prefer to learn with. This motivates them to succeed and teaches them responsibility.

These are some of the benefits technology has to offer for Language Learners. However, the author stresses that teachers must familiarize themselves with the technology programs in order to use it in the classroom. Since computer technology has so much to offer, I feel that is of upmost importance for schools to provide training for teachers to learn how to use it. In this way, they will be equipped to provide ELL’s with the education they deserve.