“Challenges of creating web-based activities in Sally Morrison” Interactive language learning on the Web”.

Modern technology has made teaching and learning easier for both teachers and students. Today, teachers can create interesting activities for language skills such as listening, speaking, reading and writing on the Web to facilitate their student’s learning. But there are many challenges in creating Web-Based activities for teachers. Sally Morrison mentioned some of these obstacles in her article on “Interactive language learning on the Web”.

First, teachers do not have the technical skill and knowledge to do so. Although Basic HTML skills is required to create simple Web based activities , many teachers lack even this. And what worsen this is that teachers do not devote their time in obtaining new this skills. 

Second, the variability of students’ access to computers. What type of computer and browser will they be using? What is the connection speed at which they will be accessing activities? These are questions teachers must answer before creating online activities. If students will be accessing the Web from a variety of computers with a variety of Web browsers and modem speeds, this must be taken into account in designing online activities.

Third, the need to design Web pages that meet accessibility guidelines for individuals with disabilities so that students with special needs are not left out.

In addition to the issues mentioned above, I will like to add constant access to the internet maybe one reason that can hinder their effort. If there is no reliable internet it may be impossible. Another difficulty  is the time. Not all teachers have spare time to sit and design activities that needs a lot of time and energy.