Tech-savvy Teaching: Keeping Up with the Latest Technologies

As I concluded my modern technology class, I stressed the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field of language learning and technology . Then a student asked :

"Where do I find references to keep up-to-date with technology?"

Her question was an eye opener to me as I had always thought that staying current with technology was a given in today's world. But then I realized that not everyone knew where to start when it came to finding reliable sources of information.

So, I decided to put together a list of the most interesting and informative sources I knew of.

Here is a list of websites, blogs and academic Journal that will keep you up to date in terms of language teaching and Technology:

Websites For Technology:

1. Codecademy (https://www.codecademy.com/) For coding and programming but with AI this might not be needed now unless you are so keen about programing

2. Udemy (https://www.udemy.com/)

3. Coursera (https://www.coursera.org/) . Many free amazing courses but requires commitment .

4. Khan Academy (https://www.khanacademy.org/computing)

5. edX (https://www.edx.org/)

Blogs:

Here are some useful blogs for technology and language learning:

For Technology:

Mashable (https://mashable.com/)

For Language Learning:

Lingoda (https://blog.lingoda.com/en/)

here are some academic journals for modern technologies for language learning:

1. Language Learning & Technology (https://www.lltjournal.org/)

2. Computer Assisted Language Learning (https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/ccal20/current)

3. International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching (https://www.igi-global.com/journal/international-journal-computer-assisted-language/1586)

4. CALL-EJ: Computer-Assisted Language Learning Electronic Journal (https://callej.org/)

These academic journals focus on research and developments in modern technologies for language learning. They cover a range of topics, including the use of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) software, mobile applications, virtual reality, and social media. These journals are great resources for educators, researchers, and practitioners who are interested in staying up-to-date with the latest developments and innovations in technology-enhanced language learning.