The Intersection of ELT and ICT: Meeting the Demands and Challenges of 21st Century Education

Abstract

This paper explores the dynamic synergy between English Language Teaching (ELT) and Information Communication Technology (ICT) within the realm of 21st century education. It delves into the increasing demands and disorientations faced by educational systems in adapting to the rapid advancements of this century. The study investigates the pivotal role of integrating ELT with ICT as a solution to meet these challenges. By examining the complementarity of ELT and ICT, this research seeks to provide insights and recommendations for educators and provides educational strategies for the evolving needs of learners in the digital era. Applications of ICT in ELT can be practiced to the influence of the students learning English language and literature which create several prospects of learning opportunities such as exploring, creating, reflecting, evaluating, presenting and communicating. The primary objectives of this research are to: Evaluate how ICT is incorporated into ELT to fulfil changing demands in education. Examine how ICT and ELT can work together to improve the study of English language and literature. Determine tactics and suggestions that instructors can use to successfully integrate ICT into ELT. The study concludes that ICTs are very useful for the learner in their teaching and learning activities such as preparing and presenting their academic lessons and exercises. The method includes case studies that highlight effective implementations in addition to a thorough analysis of the body of research on ICT integration in ELT. However, it is found that application of ICT in ELT requires the skilled educator to especially at the secondary and higher secondary level. Trained educators can access a variety of ICT tools in ELT.