Кандидат филологических наук, доцент Казну т. Т

Computers are critical for communication and are the centerpiece of information technology. The early 1990s saw the emergence of household Internet use, which eventually spurred common use of email, websites, blogs, social networking, video chat and VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) which have rendered the traditional communication modes including postal mail and landline phones obsolete.

Computers have become popular tools for both teachers and learners, since they can present an important interactive component and allow students a diverse and exciting way of integrating information into their studies. Interactive whiteboards, Wikis, mind-mapping software, etc. assist holding different instruction modes such as drill and practice, tutorials, problem solving, simulations and games. Various functions of the computer such as storage and retrieval are used to keep instruction in order and track student's progress and records. Computer applications such as electronic mail (e-mail), computer conferencing, blogging, and electronic bulletin boards allow for communication, and make distance education possible. HyperCard, hypermedia, and other still-developing multimedia tools help create essential learning files as podcasts, vodcasts, etc. by combining voice, video, and other computer technologies into one delivery system.