week 8:technology to enhance Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary

The articles required for this week, gave us an important point of view about vocabulary and the use online dictionaries in a foreign language, also Call and technological resources can help learners to improve their vocabulary.

The first article, “Using Technology to Assist in Vocabulary Acquisition and Reading Comprehension (TESL-TEFL)” Gave possibilities with help of technology to enhance vocabulary. The author states some examples of studies that have been part of the process of stimulate vocabulary and reading, and its results, also learning vocabulary is an important aspect of acquisition and academic achievement and it is vital to reading comprehension. The learning process helps students to improve their goals as learners.

The second article “Online English-English Learner Dictionaries Boost Word Learning”.  Talked about the use of online dictionaries, also we as teachers should teach about the several online dictionaries especially designed for learners. I did not know about the many options that learners have to clarify doubts or know about different words, also the author provides examples of type of dictionaries, and everyone can access to them.

In conclusion, there are technological tools that  help learners to improve their knowledge of the language, and as teachers is our responsibility involve and help students with technology.