Mastering Multimedia: Teaching Languages Through Technology

Abstract

Confronted with what appears to be an ever-accelerating pace of change, with occasional quantum leaps in technological capacity, how can we face the future? The message was clear by knowing what is available, by objectively assessing its strengths and weaknesses, by proper research, and by being prepared to say no to developments which we do not see as helpful for our situations, whether personal or institutional. We should choose the technology that enhances our capacity to teach and enables our learners to learn. That is the only sensible and practical path.