COMPUTER ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING

was a topic of relevance mostly to those with a special interest in that area.

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COMPUTER ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING

COMPUTER ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING

CAL and CALL: What are they?

CAL program

refers to the learning involving the utilization of the computer, usually by means of an interactivecomputer system.

CALL

CAL which is implemented to language

CALL: Underlying considerations

Advantages of CALL Program

Advantages

Web based learning

A trend and a challenge for colleges and universities to develop an online education or at least make it be a part of the classroom instruction.

History of Development

basic classroom instruction into computer-based instruction . the introduction of computerbased instruction (CBI) around 1980s World Wide Web or internet as the medium of transferring knowledge giving and assessing assignment and works, giving exams discussion forum, and giving lecture

Current application of web-based instruction

military institutions the government

Educational institutions private industry

currently show a continuous growing use of web based instruction.

The advantages of web-based learning

Web based instruction can assist the learning by:

The advantages of web-based learning : Web based learning generates a lot of advantages such as
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Access availability at anytime and anywhere around the globe An affordable equipment cost per-student Better tracking, assessing and recording students presence and achievement More personalized learning and material support Easily updated content.

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Disadvantages of web-based learning .

Lack of interaction among students and between students and teacher or instructor

Lack of pressure from deadlines

Prejudices against and doubts about the quality of web based learning

Difficulties in integrating studies as a substantial part into real life Little support with difficulties especially regarding fees, buying books or scheduling exams

Roles of the web in instructional settings

Macro use

Two different levels of web based learning use

Micro use

DEVELOPING CALL PROGRAM Initial Planning Determining Objectives Choosing Types of Programs Selecting Materials

Choosing Software

Determining Tasks
Designing Structure of the Program

Prior to designing CALL programs

Initial Planning

Initial planning is the initial process of designing a model of self-access CALL program which comprises a set of tasks: determining objectives, types of programs, selecting materials, choosing software, determining tasks, and structuring program design

Determining Objectives

Determining the programs objectives should be done prior to any other step. This is due to the fact that the objective will normally function as a guide to the nature of the structure of the program and is thus crucial to the design of the whole project.

Choosing Types of Programs

There are several types of computer-based programs commonly used in language learning such as drill and practice, games, tutorials, simulations, problem solving, and demonstration.

Selecting Materials

Johnson (1991) is concerned with the importance of the material by stating that when designing learning tools, it is very important to recognize that language is not just an assemblage of distinct vocabulary items and structure to be learned, but a heaving, swirling, dynamic whole, the means by which men, women, and children communicate with each other.

Choosing Software

There are some multimedia software can be used to design/develop a CALL program. The self-access computer-mediated language learning program developed by Hartoyo, for instance, was design using Asymetrix Multimedia Toolbook 3.0 an authoring system running under Windows.

Determining Tasks

Designing Structure of the Program The program normally consists of three parts. The first part consists of information/explanation about the tutorial program to help the user use the program easier. The second part presents material highlighted in the program. The third part is a set of exercises that enables the user to assess his/her understanding toward the materials he/she has just learnt.

Principles for designing and testing the CALL program

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