A study of designing a communication-technology course to facilitate English learning

The concepts of the resourcefulness of technology and the advantages of using computer technology on teaching and learning have been wildly accepted. This study is to elaborate curriculum design for language teaching and learning and to make it learner-centered, aiming to design a community-technology and Internet based English course for college EFL students in Taiwan. Through technology tools, with consideration of research issues of infrastructure, goals, courseware selection, design and development, and assessment, the purposes of this study are to promote learner autonomy, facilitate experiential learning, and encourage collaborations and Internet research. Flexible suggestions based on the findings will be made to improve teaching methodology with the communication technology.