Emerging Role of Digital Technology in Teaching of English

Abstract Technology has become an integral part of our modern lives, and is helpful in emerging the process of digitalization in all spheres of life. Digital initiatives taken by Government of India are transforming the traditional education system as well. These e-learning platforms are very effective in terms of availability of diverse range of courses and their significance in building one’s skills and capabilities. It has bridged the gap between schools and homes as it is easily accessible and brought the transparency that can be easily monitored and hence making it reliable. Digital tools have revolutionized English language teaching by providing educators with innovative ways to engage students and enhance learning outcomes. Importance of English language as bridge language or as universal language has been staidly increasing. It is really felt in India that, there should be sustainable development in English language teaching and learning. The vigor and capability of teaching and learning mainly rely on three basic factors; teacher, student and mode of interaction. Teacher teaches English language to students by application of digital technology, it means that teacher is using digital devises as mode of interaction. Teaching English in the digital age opens up a plethora of opportunities for educators to engage students and enhance language learning. Various digital tools cater to different aspects of language acquisition, from vocabulary building to interactive communication. Here are some digital tools that can be effectively employed for teaching English. The use of proper grammar is crucial when writing. Digitalization refers to a process of conversion of text, picture, audio, video into a digital form that can be processed by a computer whereas digitalization of education refers to the use of digital technologies in the field of education to teach students therefore presenting a platform for e-learning.