Will you consider including synchronous tools in your future EFL classroom in Saudi Arabia? Will there be any drawbacks?
Technology has change the classroom but is not without its disadvantages. Many classrooms are being retrofitted with Smart boards and computers but they cannot replace old methods of teaching. There are many tools that can be used with EFL students like audio conferencing, web conferencing, video conferencing, chat, instant messaging and white boarding. These tools have many disadvantages :
- Disadvantages of Audio Conferencing :
Some students can be shy to speak with a group of people so this type of technology will be not appropriate for them . This type of tools have poor quality because its depend on phone lines. During the conversation there will be noise from some speakers . Also the sounds of speakers sometimes will be not clear for everyone . The audio conferencing cost, especially when international participation is involved .
Some students can be shy to speak with a group of people so this type of technology will be not appropriate for them . This type of tools have poor quality because its depend on phone lines. During the conversation there will be noise from some speakers . Also the sounds of speakers sometimes will be not clear for everyone . The audio conferencing cost, especially when international participation is involved .
- Disadvantages of Web Conferencing :
This type of learning may not meet students need . There are many problems which may occur and effect on the internet connection .when this problems occur the appeal of the web conferencing service may be decreased .
This type of learning may not meet students need . There are many problems which may occur and effect on the internet connection .when this problems occur the appeal of the web conferencing service may be decreased .
- Disadvantages of Video Conferencing :
The disadvantages of this tool are the technical problems associated with transmissions that result from software, hardware or network failure. Another important point is the lack of personal interaction. Also this type of tool forces the learners to buy camera and microphone. Some learners find it expensive they can't provide it.
The disadvantages of this tool are the technical problems associated with transmissions that result from software, hardware or network failure. Another important point is the lack of personal interaction. Also this type of tool forces the learners to buy camera and microphone. Some learners find it expensive they can't provide it.
- Disadvantages of chat:
I think this type of tool is wastage of time. All students should present and participate at one time. The ability to write and response is different from one student to another. Some students cannot access the Internet as a result of that they cannot share information with others.
I think this type of tool is wastage of time. All students should present and participate at one time. The ability to write and response is different from one student to another. Some students cannot access the Internet as a result of that they cannot share information with others.
- Disadvantages of instant messaging and white boarding:
In instant messaging the learner will focus on to skills only reading and writing. Most online Internet versions of white boards use Java applets, which may work differently, or not at all, on different computer systems. In this two types of tools students will not speak so there is no development in speaking skill and pronunciation.
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