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The 21^st century is frequently referred to as an e-generation for a reason that it is marked with innumerable advancements in technology and use of multiple media in general and computer science in particular. In these days, technology has altered the ways of almost all the major factors of living life, way of communication, business and learning and teaching. The academics arena considers the computer science as a panacea as it has revolutionized the teaching-system by transforming the ‘teacher-centered’ way to the ‘learner-centered’ one. Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) is the innovative idea for the teaching of English through the Web 2.0 Tools like some Websites, Software Applications, Blogs, Video Streaming, Chat & e-mails, Podcasts, Wiki Educators, and the list goes on.

From Teaching-Learning to Learning-Teaching:-

The changing nature of teaching can be defined as “Techno-pedagogy” as it is the blended learning and teaching happening through the Information and Communication Technology. The traditional method of “Chalk, Talk and Notes” has become outdated for today’s e-learners. Because the learning happens beyond the textbooks and the four-walls of class-rooms. Even the role of a teacher is no more conventional as he/she is more considered as a researcher, facilitator or instructor.  The teacher has to be techno-savvy to offer his learners the knowledge the way they want it. He has to adopt innovative teaching methods and approaches to make the lectures more engaging, lively and interesting. To do these things one has to have sound knowledge of the subject in addition to digital literacy which means not confident, creative and critical use of technology.

Virtual Learning Environment:-

There are various phases in English Language Teaching, from Computer Assi