MONKS WITH ENGLISH LEARNING IN DIGITAL AGE

Abstract

          This academic article aims 1) to study the concept of English language learning management of monks in the digital age, and 2) to study the model of English language learning management of monks in the digital age. The results of studying were found that: In the digital age, monks have to know how to adjust the learning process to develop ability in English by applying technology to develop of English skills. The key factor in educational development is the 4 types of electronic media, namely: 1) CAI is a computer - aided instruction (Computer Assisted Instruction) called a teaching material being able to respond with the students , (2) WBI is web base instruction which is a teaching activity in a form of Web Knowledge Based by using Webpage technology as the mainboard for giving the content or doing activity in which we can say that it is Online Learning and Teaching, (3) E - learning is a concept of learning through a computer network connected to the Internet, and (4) M - Learning (Mobile Learning) is a form of learning through a portable device, such as Notebook, Computer, Portable computer, Tablet PC, Cell Phones etc. It is a activity of learning and teaching connected to the Internet in the form of wireless telecommunication network. It can help students to learn everywhere and every time without connecting to a cable. In the form of learning English of monks, when using these technologies as a learning tool, they must be aware of the status of the monks that there is a framework for measuring behavior according to the Buddha commandment, the Sangha supreme council of Thailand, and the norms of Thai society, and should set own roles are suitable, composed and simple. Moreover, they must also use knowledge to develop themselves, society and obtain the basis for propagating religion to Thai and foreigners.