Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Research in Teaching and Education
Year: 2024
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Teaching and Learning English in the Digital Era: Opportunities and Challenges
Dr. Alassane Abdoulaye Dia
ABSTRACT:
This paper examines the opportunities, challenges, and perspectives related to teaching and learning English in the digital era. With the rapid advancement of technology and its integration into educational settings, English language instruction has experienced significant transformations. The paper explores the potential benefits of digital tools and platforms in language learning while also addressing the challenges that arise in the digital language classroom. Based on a review of previous studies and a comprehensive analysis, it further discusses the evolving roles of teachers and learners in this digital landscape and presents strategies for effective implementation and utilization of technology in English language education. The findings offer to share expertise, disseminate the lessons learned, and recommend best practices collected from scholarship. Sustainable solutions to specific problems and perspectives to cope with future challenges have been proposed with the application of effective systems such as CALL and MPALL and other sophisticated tools that fit specific situations.
Keywords: digital transformation, educational technology, E-learning, paradigm shift,effective teaching strategies