Mohammad Elyas Rabani

Using Technology in Esl Classrooms: Amazon Kindle E-book-reader Mohammad Elyas Rabani

In recent years, the rapid growth of technology has made great changes in education and society. Rapid changes in technology have affected the teaching - learning process deeply. Using technology in the classroom changes the learning environment significantly by making it more collaborative and student-centered. The advance of computer technology has increased the attention and expectation given to the integration of technology in ESL classrooms. Different kind of technologies can be used in the ESL classroom to enhance the learning process, and make the learners more active than traditional classes. This book , therefore,has used a qualitative approach to describe how the Amazon Kindle E-book reader was used by teachers in ESL classrooms. The data were collected through the class observation based on video recordings at English classes. Since the analysis of data is based on video transcriptions of class activities, it will provide a clear picture of the classroom activities as well as the strategies and methods used by teacher for integrating technology in the classroom.