Homework 1.

1.     Consider the causes of technophobia and suggest ways to overcome it.

-The reason they feel fear of using technology;

 Because they are digital immigrants. They have come late to the world of technology, if at all so they don’t used to use computer.

-The ways to overcome it;

 First, let them exposure to technology with interesting ways such as make them download movies, music or information what they like.

 Second, Make them aware that they already have certain technical skills-they probably know how to use a tape recorder, for example, and often already use technology in their lives, such as an MP3 player, the Internet or email.

2.     Consider what are the basic skills and equipment that instructors need in order to start using technology in their instruction.

-The basic skills is word processing program, how to use email and how to access and use the Internet.

-We will needs some essential equipment to start to implement technology is computer, Internet connection, printer, an audio card in the computer and basic software(a word processing program, a web browser like Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Mozilla and an email program).