Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is a broader term for Information Technology (IT), which refers to all communication technologies, including the internet, wireless networks, cell phones, computers, software, middleware, video-conferencing, social networking, and other media applications and services

2. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
is a broader term for Information Technology (IT),
which
refers to all communication technologies, including the
internet, wireless networks, cell phones, computers,
software, middleware, video-conferencing, social
networking, and other media applications and services

3. Information and Communication Technology can
contribute to universal access to education, equity in
education, the delivery of quality learning and teaching,
teachers' professional development and more efficient
education management, governance, and
administration. UNESCO takes a holistic and
comprehensive approach to promote ICT in education.
Access, inclusion, and quality are among the main
challenges they can address. The Organization's
Intersectoral Platform for ICT in education focuses on
these issues through the joint work of three of its sectors:
Communication & Information, Education and Science

4. Despite the power of computers to enhance and reform
teaching and learning practices, improper implementation
is a widespread issue beyond the reach of increased
funding and technological advances with little evidence
that teachers and tutors are properly integrating ICT into
everyday learning. Intrinsic barriers such as a belief in
more traditional teaching practices and individual
attitudes towards computers in education as well as the
teachers own comfort with computers and their ability to
use them all as result in varying effectiveness in the
integration of ICT in the classroom.

5. The best examples of communication technology
Social Media Platforms
Blogs
Vlogs
Live Video
Conferencing Technology
Group Wikis
Group Forums
Collaborative Documents
Podcasts
Wearable Technology
Smart Speakers
Web Chat
Emai

6. Advantages of Information TechnologyProtecting and Storing
Information
Automated Processes
Communication
Remote Access or Telecommuting
Saving time and Effort

7. Disadvantages of information technology
Expense of Implementation and Maintenance
Breaches in Security
Reduced
physical activity: A third negative effect of ICT
is that users may adopt a more sedentary lifestyle. This
can lead to health problems such as obesity, heart
disease, and diabetes

8. One of the ways in which students
can express and discuss their ideas
(chat rooms)

9. Chat rooms that is MOOs offer a lot of perspectives for language
educators where a theme can be initiated for discussion among
language learners . As soon as a story can be outlined and a
problem can be spotted, a simulation can be initiated, that is
students carry on with the story in order to negotiate the
solution. This chat - room - specific application leads us to the
world of virtual reality. This form of application is called VRML
and it offers the visualization of fictive participants and venues.
Various multimedia programs offer a chance for self - correction
and self evaluation . They can be sources for diagnostic or
attainment tests .With the help of built - in microphones and
web cameras on the computer,

10. Thank You
Presented to Dr. Khaleel Al Bataineh
Aya Al Hurani
Department of English Language and Translation
Source: Sárosdy, Bencze, Poór and Vadnay. 2006.
Applied Linguistics I for BA Students in English.