THE TRENDS IN LANGUAGE TEACHING IN THE 21 CENTURY

1. TRENDS IN LANGUAGE TEACHING
IN THE
21ST CENTURYTechnology

2. Process of change in human groups,
which gives rise to new needs, forms of
behavior, therefore, to new products
and services.
WHAT IS A
TREND?
EDUCATIONAL TREND
New technologies are infused into the curricula of
schoolchildren, educators, and leaders, new innovative methods
for learning are continually being developed, such as:
1) App Innovation and Gamification
2) Digital Literacy
3) Library Media Specialists
4) Self-Directed Professional Development
5) Collaborative Learning

3. EDUCATIONAL TREND
App Innovation and Gamification
Educators can decipher student interests, academic
passions and "problem points" more easily, practical and
realistic experiences. Students feel comfortable using
online games to learn.
Digital Literacy
A large number of teachers use technology in the
classroom and in schools, allowing students to get
involved with content through digital literacy, some
schools are adopting a formal curriculum and digital
literacy plans.
Library Media Specialists
Today's media specialists stay informed about
new technologies and research methods, and how
students integrate digital formats into their work.

4. Self-Directed Professional Development
Schools are turning to self-directed online modules to give
educators the opportunity to complete interactive learning
components to keep abreast of the latest advances in
education.
EDUCATIONAL TREND
Collaborative Learning
The new applications are making it easier for teachers to be
innovative and interactive, and this trend is expected to grow
exponentially in the coming years. From Google Docs to
interactive whiteboards and new applications that create quizzes
and activities, this is an exciting time for collaborative learning
in education.

5. NEW EDUCATIONAL
OBJECTIVES
Flexible and personalized learning.
Creativity and technology will go hand in hand
The importance of collaborating
Search for physical and mental well-being.
Immediate interaction
Learning as a game
The power is in the student
From educator to mentor

6. THE IMPORTANCE
OF ENGLISH IN 21ST
CENTURY
o It is the language of knowledge science,
commerce, and culture.
o Increase the ability to solve problems and think
creatively.
o The English language is the predominant language
of academics around the world, as there are a
large number of studies conducted, written and
processed in English.
o Most software programs are written in English.
Those who wish to expand their knowledge of the
computer may consider that the ability to read and
understand English will help.

7. NEW TRENDS IN 21ST CENTURY ENGLISH
LEARNING
Some web-based learning
• E-mail
• Blogs
• Online tests and quizzes

8. NEW TRENDS IN 21ST
CENTURY ENGLISH
LEARNING
E-MAIL
You can join linguistic activities assisted by email, as
it is a way to easily communicate with your
instructors. Help so teachers can create a discussion
of topics in English and help them improve their
writing and vocabulary skills
ONLINE TESTS AND QUIZZES
There are currently several evaluation mechanisms,
one of them being online assessments that help
teachers optimize their time and students improve
their language learning.
BLOGS
By publishing the blog on the Internet, the student
has the possibility to share for their classmates,
becoming something interactive, in which the student
assumes various roles as readers and writers.

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