Investigating the Use of Technology in the Process of Teaching and Learning; A Critical Review

In this review, two articles have been reviewed critically which discusses the using of technology in the process of teaching and learning to find out the effects of e-learning and sub-categories such as: Internet; Web-based English language learning, and computer-assisted language learning (CALL)? In addition, the study is conducted to find out answers to the following two questions that how potential contributions of using technology incorporate in teaching English language to medical students? And how integration of e-learning enhances students’ learning and increases the effectiveness of teachers’ instruction? Two articles have been included and critically reviewed. The first one is the effects of e-learning on language learning and the second article been discussed and reviewed critically is the incorporating e-learning in teaching English language to the students of medical. First, both papers are summarized, then the highlights of the studies are reviewed, and finally the findings of both papers are reviewed critically. The findings indicated that technological tools lead the students to be independent learners. Besides, it provides learners with authentic inputs which motivates them to the language proficiency. Furthermore, e-learning activities increase students’ motivation to the class content.