Internet-technologies in teaching english to senior students

Abstract

Modern education continuous its way towards implementation of IT into study process at different levels: primary, secondary, higher and post-graduate. Senior students are required to hold scientific research, be able to surf and analyze Internet platforms for necessary data, be ready to accept or reject the found materials. Teaching to senior students, pedagogue should advice on worthy content and study opportunities Internet may offer. There is a popular philosophy among students to use social media for study, communication, personal promotion and development. Beside advantages of Internet there exist drawbacks which may violate achievements and produce negative impact on study as a whole. We’ve tried to answer what are the best on-line platforms during teaching English to senior students; what language aspects can be practiced; how virtual study environment influences personal development; future perspective that students receive when they learn to use Internet-technologies in foreign language study etc. Having analyzed open questions of questionnaire, we’ve concluded about readiness of modern teacher to apply Internet-technology at lesson, in group; level of professional awareness about predicted results; ability to find, choose and impart on-line sources.