Using Technology in Language Teaching

In the rapidly changing landscape of educational technology, reflecting on the past and envisioning the future becomes crucial. Over my years in early childhood education, I have witnessed the transformative impact of technology in my classroom. As I ponder the future, especially considering the insights from the Edu cause New Horizons Report 2020, my vision for teaching in the next two, five, and ten years is shaped by the ongoing evolution of educational technology. In the next two years, I plan to incorporate more technology into my classroom in the following ways: Use educational apps and games to teach English vocabulary and grammar. There are many high-quality educational apps and games available that can help young children learn English in a fun and engaging way. I plan to use these apps and games in my classroom to help children learn new vocabulary words and grammar concepts.   Use technology to create personalized learning experiences for...

I have been working in the field of early childhood education for nearly eight years, and I have witnessed changes in classroom setup. Back in 2016, when I started my first job in kindergarten, there was only one laptop and loudspeaker in each class, and we used a mobile phone app to communicate with parents. Gradually, an interactive smartboard was introduced, then a screen-free coding robot and iPads. Apart from the mobile app, other social platforms are also used to communicate with parents, such as Zalo and Facebook. Everyone, including parents, teachers, and students, seems to be more comfortable with the presence of technology tools in the daily school routines. As a teacher teaching very young learners, I can’t deny the benefits of using technology in early childhood classrooms. They include increased student engagement, better teacher differentiation, time saving, and more collaboration among teachers when it comes to sharing teaching resources. However, challenges coexist. For...