Using apps and websites

This document discusses using computer and smartphone applications to support classroom teaching and independent language learning. It notes that smartphones can be distracting but are also a resource that is part of students' lives. It asks how they can be used to assist language learning and defines e-learning as anything involving electronic communication, usually via computers. Some benefits of e-learning are student autonomy, self-paced learning, engagement through interests, and exposure to authentic English materials, though teachers have less control and technical issues may arise. Several online language learning resources and applications are listed, along with learning management systems that integrate student work, materials, grading and course overview.