Technology Enhanced English Language Labs in Multilinguistic Public Schools in India – Pilot Intervention

Abstract

Technology in the 21st Century is inescapable. However, in India, the use of it is mostly disassociated with school core subjects. In an attempt to explore the utility and integration of technology in language learning and construction, Technology Enhanced Language Labs (TELL) have been implemented in selected government schools in India. Three approaches have been used in three distinct states with native speakers of respective regional languages. In this paper, an attempt has been made to draw parallels from the different approaches of implementation of these Technology Enhanced Language Labs (TELL) for non-native English students in India. This qualitative study tries to establish common positives, opportunities and challenges in TELL in reference to different stakeholders involved in the process. It also acknowledges the differences emerging from regional realities. And that it does influence the learning by creating different environmental experiences for each learner towards English language development. Technology is used more as an enhancer, not as a mere medium to interact.