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Adopting Augmented Reality for English Language
Teaching and Learning

Ramya. G., Full-Time Ph.D. Scholar
Dr. P. Madhumathi

Abstract

English language teaching and learning have utilized the newer possibilities afforded by technology. This utilization is achieved by implementing Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) which has altered the traditional way of teaching the English language. One of the emerging technologies in CALL is Augmented Reality (AR). AR is a technique which helps to augment the real world with virtual data. It is a blending of the real and virtual world, real-time interaction and 3D registration of virtual and real objects. This novelty is initially used in the field of entertainment and advertisement.Its unique characterization has driven many educators to employ it for teaching purpose. Education in today's scenario uses this new upcoming technology to create a better learning environment. The present paper is going to discuss the advantages of the adoption of Augmented Reality in the English language teaching(ELT) and also a review of the implementation of AR in learning. Adopting AR into education results in better understanding and a higher level of motivation among students. The overall effect of the incorporation of Augmented Reality fetched positive results for effective teaching and learning of English language.

Keywords: Computer-assisted language learning, Augmented Reality, English language teaching, Technology.

Introduction

English is the common language very much used by a large number of the people around the world. India, being the country of diverse language, a common language is necessarily important for the medium of communication between people who have a different mother tongue. Learning English as a second language (ESL) and also as a foreign language (EFL) among the learners has been increasing rapidly. Various methods and pedagogical approaches have been introduced in the field of English language teaching (ELT). Innovative methods for teaching and learning have transformed the way English being taught today. One of the most important innovations brought into teaching is the technological interference in education.

The world of the 21st century is equipped with technology which has influenced every aspect of the life of the people. The use of technology is inevitable since it has become a part of everyone’s life. In many disciplines, the application of technology has been explored to a greater extent. Technological influence did not spare even the field of education and it has gradually penetrated into education through devices like Computers, Smartphones, laptops etc. The technology is consistently been used in ESL and EFL classrooms. Computer - Assisted language learning (CALL) emerged in, with the rapid development of technology, to enhance language teaching and learning.

In CALL, Augmented reality (AR) is one of the latest technologies that starts to creep into the limelight. This paper is about Augmented Reality and discusses its adoption into ELT. It further extends itself into a review paper about how far the implementation of AR resulted in effective language learning.

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Ramya. G.
Full-Time Ph.D. Scholar
Department of English, SSL
VIT University
Near Katpadi Road
Vellore 632014
Tamil Nadu
India
g.ramya2016@vitstudent.ac.in

Dr. Madhumathi
Assistant Professor
Department of English, SSL
VIT University
Near Katpadi Road
Vellore 632014
Tamil Nadu
India
madhumathi.p@vit.ac.in

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