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Technology in general and computers in particular are applied in almost all areas; language learning is not an exception. Applying technology in language learning is not a new topic. From its very early history, computers played a part in language learning; day by day their role becomes more and more important.

Dating back to the 1960s, computers were used as a mechanical tutor (drill and practice). More new software designed for language learning created a more interactive environment for language learners. Today, with the internet, computer-assisted language learning turned into a new era; web-based learning became more popular.

Lots of research on the effectiveness of computers has been carried out, but there is no certain answer. However, one common agreement which has been reached is that computers could facilitate language learning. Currently, computers have not gotten their full power in language learning and teaching. Technology is said to be responsible for this shortcoming.

In the 1960s, language laboratories were introduced in educational institutes in Europe, bloomed in the late 1960s and 1970s, and then quickly lost its reputation and became out of date. This failure was said to belong to technology. Nowadays, administrators and teachers blame for the lack of technological resources. They argue that financial sources are not enough to invest in computers as well as other hardware and software; some areas cannot access the internet; internet access is poor or slow. Some others say that available software has not created an interactive learning environment.

However, these are not the underlining reasons, which lie on human beings; the failure of technology application in language learning is not originated from technology but from human resources. Application of technology in language learning and teaching is not only using interactive whiteboards instead of chalkboard. What is important is that teachers can apply effectively technologies to help language learners, which results from training teachers in using computers and creatively applying technology.

Firstly, it should be started from changing teachers' negative attitudes towards technology. Most teachers were trained in traditional ways with chalks and textbooks, and then technologies are no use. Therefore, teachers should themselves realize the effectiveness of technology and is the first important thing which should be taken into consideration in any teacher training course.

Secondly, teachers should be aware that there is no competition between their roles and technology. Computers or technology cannot work effectively without teachers; they are just a teaching tool to facilitate the learning process.

Finally, teachers should know how to evaluate computer programs in addition to how to use them. With innumerable programs supporting language learning, teachers should know which meet their students needs and do not get lost in PR strategies of software companies.

The brief history of language learning and computers witnesses dramatic development. Computers play a more and more important role in language learning. However, human resource training should take the leading role in order to strengthen the effectiveness of technologies. If you wish to learn a language well, knowing computer stuff for sure will help.

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