<h1>TECHONOLOGY HELPS US TO LEARN ENGLISH</h1>

There is much information written about the benefits of technology in education and the effects of technology on English learning. Advocates for integrating technology into the English classroom emphasize the positive effects of technology. It is important, however, to take a more critical look at the effects of technology on English education so that we can maximize the positive effects and minimize the negative ones. For example we can talk about

Inactivity

Computer usage in classrooms increases children's amount of sedentary time and decreases their amount of active time. Physical activity helps to keep the brain active and focused, so it is important for students to be physically involved in their learning. With the increased use of technology, the physical aspect of learning is often neglected.

Changes in Communication

While technology opens the door to opportunities and access to people outside our immediate social circle, the result of the virtual world often closes doors to real-world encounters. Technology has increased the opportunities for long-distance communication, but in exchange decreases our ability to communicate proficiently in face-to-face encounters.

Reading and Writing
Social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, are thriving on the use of short snippets of information, shortened forms of full words, and fully developed sentences and thoughts. Although these programs are not used in the academic setting, we have to recognize that students use these sites regularly, and it is dramatically changing the way we read and write.