Communicative English for Engineers and Professionals

2

Use of Technology in Developing Communication Skills

In this unit

• Introduction

• Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)

• Effectiveness of CALL for Developing English Language Skills

• Use of Internet

“Technology can not be a goal in itself. However, a holistic integration of technology in teaching is the need of the hour.”

 

–Mini Joseph

2.1 Introduction

Nothing succeeds like success. This phrase goes well with technology, which has surpassed everything in its progress and the success rate is almost 100%. Out of the various available technologies, communication technology is progressing at the fastest rate and computer is playing a leading role in this advancement. Technological advancement not only makes the communication easier but ...