The Use of multimedia in English Language Teaching

The Use of multimedia in English Language Teaching

Definition

            Multimedia is the exciting combination of computer hardware and software that allows you to integrate video, animation, audio, graphics, and test resources to develop effective presentations on an affordable desktop computer.

The Current Status of Multimedia Teaching Method in College English Teaching

            College English teaching is to set up a harmonious and high-effective teaching atmosphere in the English class to make students take part in the practice. Thus, we can cultivate their listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities, which are the final teaching aim-developing the students’ English intercommunicative ability.

Relationship between the Qualities of the College English Teachers and Multimedia Teaching.

Misunderstandings and Disadvantages of Multimedia Teaching in College English Teaching.

Teachers attending to trifles and neglecting the essentials, and English classroom becoming a demonstrating hall of computer functions.

Some Suggestions on Multimedia Teaching in College English Teaching ;

-          Teachers should change their ideas of using multimedia teaching

-      We should devote major efforts to developing multimedia teaching mode based on network circumstance.