Elaboration and application of activities with digital midias for english teaching in the perception of the teacher and the student

Abstract

The access to foreign language teaching materials is easily found on the internet and can represent both as an easiness and a challenge for the teacher. Knowing how to connect the different media to the needs of the student in the classroom requires preparation and research on the part of the teacher, since on the other side, we have learners who have access to various contents and seek innovation in language learning. Based on reflections on the use of technology in the classroom, the development of activities in English language and the way they are presented in the classroom, this article compares the perception of the teacher in the development of activities using digital media when working with English language communicative skills and the way students perceive these activities in the classroom. As a result, it was found that teachers perceive Vocabulary activities as the most effective and interesting, while Reading and Grammar activities are the most challenging. Pronunciation activities are more interesting and effective for students, while Grammar and Reading activities are less stimulating. It was concluded that the importance of knowing the expectations of the student in the classroom gains a new guideline, since it is necessary to know the technological reality in which the student is inserted and, in the same way, new paths and ideas need to be sought so the work on all language skills is effectively presented in class.