#3597159 FUNCERN - 2025 - Professor de Ensino Básico, Técnico e Tecnológico (IF RN)/Língua Inglesa

The integration of technology into English language teaching presents a variety of challenges that must be carefully considered. These challenges can range from technical difficulties, such as unreliable internet connections, to pedagogical issues, including the need for teachers to develop new skills and adjust their teaching methods. Furthermore, there are logistical hurdles such as ensuring that all students have access to the necessary devices. As technology becomes an increasingly important tool in education, teachers must adapt to these challenges in order to make the most of the potential benefits.

Adapted from: BOWER, Matt. Design of Technology-Enhanced Learning: Integrating Research and Practice. Emerald Group Publishing, 2017.

According to the passage from Matt Bower’s work, choose the statement that best reflects the challenges associated with integrating technology in English language teaching:

While the majority of students may favor conventional teaching methods, contemporary educational strategies are progressively merging traditional techniques with technological innovations to enrich the learning experience, thereby diminishing this as a pervasive hindrance.
One of the principal difficulties in incorporating technology lies in guaranteeing equitable access to essential tools and resources for all students. This requires confronting disparities in device availability and internet connectivity, which can lead to significant inequities in both learning opportunities and academic outcomes.
The majority of obstacles in integrating technology stem from the adoption of novel tools, rather than any resistance to moving away from traditional print media. Educators rarely prioritize utilizing the most effective resources at their disposal, be they digital or physical.
Although the abundance of available tools can often feel daunting, it is generally regarded as detrimental to students. The main obstacle resides in the process of carefully choosing and skillfully applying the most appropriate resources for pedagogical objectives