SUCCESSFUL DIGITAL RESOURCES TO ENHANCE ENGLISH LESSONS

• Published in: Ilha do Desterro Vol. 74; no. 3; pp. 445 - 461
• Main Authors: Perna, Cristina Becker Lopes, Delgado, Heloisa Orsi Koch, Silva, Asafe Davi Cortina
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Florianópolis Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, UFSC Centro de Comunicação e Expressão 01.09.2021; Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
• Subjects: Artificial intelligence; Attitudes; Authorship; Cognition & reasoning; Collaboration; Cooperative learning; Customization; Digital technology; Disruptive innovation; Emotions; Higher education; Internet; Knowledge; LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS; Learning; Learning outcomes; Literary characters; LITERATURE, AMERICAN; LITERATURE, BRITISH ISLES; Note taking; Pedagogy; Remote computing; Society; Soft skills; Students; Teachers; Teaching methods; Writers; Social-emotional skills; Education 1.0 to 5.0; Digital Resources; Repurposed Tools; English Teaching
• ISSN: 0101-4846; 2175-8026; 2175-8026
• DOI: 10.5007/2175-8026.2021.e80739

This article presents an overview of the development of education by looking at the models of Education 1.0 to 5.0 and their pedagogical implications regarding digital tools today. It is undeniable that digital resources play a wider role today when considering their applicability for developing skills in the English learning process, in both online and face-to-face instructional methods. Examples of digital tools include original activities proposed for both elementary and high school students as well as students in higher education. Literature discussion and the authors’ viewpoints on the matter show that the tools have proven to enhance the teaching and learning of English and develop social-emotional skills in times of Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT).