An Effective Use of Online Task in Face-to-face Teaching of English

Abstract

This paper is based on a presentation I gave at the 2023 JACET International Conference. Highlighting the social importance of fostering IT literacy and English communicative competence, the study explores a hybrid teaching model in first-year university English classes. Central to the research is the integration of online tasks during face-to-face sessions. This hybrid approach actively engages students, allowing tailored instruction to individual needs. The study examines the potential of finely tuned face-to-face teaching. The paper also reflects on the JACET conference, gathering valuable advice I received from the participants. Positive feedback on the presentation I received suggests the feasibility of creating a class that gives individual attention to students and uses online tasks effectively. Furthermore, the classroom tasks I implemented reflect a trend observed at the conference, where publishers develop similar online tasks as supplementary materials. The paper details an innovative approach in English language education, a hybrid class that incorporates online tasks. Insights from JACET underscore the potential and hint at promising future possibilities in shaping English language education during the post-COVID era.