Tech-integration in Vocational Business English Teaching: A Review

Abstract

In the development of information technology, especially mobile telecom technology, mobile and multifunctional tech-integration has become an effective tool in education. The COVID-19 pandemic, has unexpectedly accelerated the development of tech-integrated education to a further degree with various practices around the globe. Among them, UTAUT Model, TPACK Model, PICRAT Model, and Flipped Classroom stand out because they are not only user friendly and easily applied but also student-focused and triggered thinking. Teaching Business English in vocational colleges in China is not an easy task due to the conflict between the blended academic background and the different learning behaviours of vocational students. The review of mentioned tech-integration practices could serve as effective approaches for reforming teaching and curriculum design for Vocational Business English classes.

Keywords:  vocational; business; English; tech-integration; education