Exciting ICT in English

In today's fast-paced world ICT is an integral part of everyday life and, as a result, teachers of all disciplines need to realize the importance of ICT in education.

In Exciting ICT in English, Tony Archdeacon has compiled the perfect guide, both for teachers who are just beginning to explore the field, and for those already in the know but who wish to delve deeper. All aspects of the use of ICT in English teaching are covered, from simple instructions on how to make the most of word-processors right through to the creative use of digital video and 3D animation. When using ICT within the context of English, it's important to understand that the technology is not simply a tool for writing, but, in fact, offers a whole new range of media for teaching and learning.

Exciting ICT in English examines and demystifies electronic media, such as text-messaging, hyperlinking and SMS poetry, so that teachers new to these tools - with which many of their students are already comfortable - can gain the essential knowledge and confidence to make full use of them. For those teachers already familiar with these new media there's plenty here too, including in-depth analysis of the possibilities that ICT offers and case studies of exciting and innovative uses within English classes from around the world. With carefully illustrated examples of how to use your school's ICT facilities to their true potential, Exciting ICT in English will help all English teachers to fully engage their students in this creative and stimulating environment.