%0 Journal Article
%T Transforming traditional communicative language instruction into computer-technology based instruction: experiences, challenges and considerations.
%A Galvis
%A H¨¦ctor Alejandro
%J Folios
%D 2011
%I Universidad Pedag¨®gica Nacional
%X abstract this paper serves as a report on a qualitative study that was conducted in a language center in colombia, with the aim of exploring the integration of computer technology into two efl classes. this process involved the transformation of a traditional communicative language syllabus into a computer-technology oriented one which included the use of virtual communities, e-mail, blogs and an instant-messaging application. results of this study led to a critical discussion of the role of teachers and institutions when implementing computer technology. other findings of this study suggest that some of the participants tended to choose computer-mediated communication over face-to-face interaction when communicating in efl. it could also be observed that the participants expressed their willingness to continue using computer technology in future language instruction.
%K teaching adolescents efl
%K teaching english and technology
%K computer-mediated communication
%K role of institutions in the use of computer technology.
%U http://www.scielo.org.co/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&pid=S0123-48702011000200008&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en