Transforming traditional communicative language instruction into computer-technology based instruction: experiences, challenges and considerations.

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.