ABSTRACT
Writing about the need for teacher training in technology, Elissa Tognozzi laments the
fact that ‘the mere availability of technologies like the Internet does not automatical-
ly translate into enhanced learning experiences, particularly when student and teacher
training are lacking’ (2001:487; c.f. Anderson & Reed: 1998:235-36; Burden &
Davies: 1998:101-03; Ratner: 1998:115-16; Stone: 1999:184-85; see also Kazeroni,
this volume). According to Tognozzi, inadequate training, the fear of computers, the
lack of technical knowledge, as well as issues of teaching loads and intellectual prop-
erty rights are among the reasons which prevent teachers from using computers as
language-learning tools (2001:487; cf. Lam: 2000:395). Furthermore, she adds, the
fact that technology used in foreign language training is constantly changing simply
heightens ‘confusion and fear among educators’ (2001:487).
