TECHNOLOGY IN THE TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS OF A SECOND LANGUAGE.

Do you think technologies (e.g., videos, computers, etc.) should play a central or a peripheral role in second language teaching and learning? Why?

In my opinion, technology should play a peripheral role in second language teaching and learning. But why technology should play a peripheral role instead of a central role? It should play a peripheral role by the simple reason that the central role in the teaching-learning process is performed by the figure of the teacher.

Clearly, the figure of the teacher will never be replaced because it is decisive in this process. It is a fact that students have change so that the teaching learning process has to evolve. By this reason, teachers have to take in account new materials for their classes such as videos and Power Point presentations.

Also, teachers have to keep in mind that the need of students change trough the time so that teachers have to change or improve their teaching plan in order to fulfill in a complete way the student`s needs.

Nowadays, technology is very important for the teaching-learning process because it is a powerful tool that teachers use to convey knowledge in a very effective way. Technology has become a necessity in each classroom and it is used by the vast majority   of teachers because it is perfect to present or introduce a second language.

In conclusion, the central role in the teaching process is performed by the teacher who is in charge of choosing the correct activities and materials for their students with the help of technology.