The learning of a second language is a complex process. That is why teachers need to think about methodologies that foster the students’ engagement and motivation towards the learning of a new language. Hence, by using active and innovative approaches students are able to learn English in a meaningful way and it is easier for them to learn this new language. Indeed, many ESL teachers agree on the fact that motivation plays a key role in the success of language acquisition and that is why it is important to always seek for ways to promote the learners’ excitement. Hence, the use of digital tools usually increases the students’ involvement towards learning English. That is because nowadays technology moves almost every aspect of the students’ lives. Thus, during the last years technology has become a predominant element within the classroom and this expansion of the application of technology has completely changed how teachers teach and students learn. Technology changes by the minute, and as educators we need to keep up with the times that we are living in to prepare our students for this changing world that we live in. Hence, the different technological resources create integrated and interactive language lessons. Therefore, after researching digital tools that are appropriate to use in the English classroom, some tools have been selected for their great properties and their versatility, as they can be used for many purposes and in distinct occasions. The devices chosen are the following ones:
Below it is provided the symbaloo that was created by me and my classmates in one of our seminars. In this platform, you will find the several tools that we consider that are useful to implement in the classroom.