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Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) aims to enhance language teaching quality through computer applications. It includes various types of software and activities, such as web-based programs and computer-mediated communication, to facilitate language learning. While CALL offers advantages like self-paced learning, it also faces challenges such as the need for student motivation and the high cost of development.

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Computer Assissted Language Learning (CALL) - Syra

Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) aims to enhance language teaching quality through computer applications. It includes various types of software and activities, such as web-based programs and computer-mediated communication, to facilitate language learning. While CALL offers advantages like self-paced learning, it also faces challenges such as the need for student motivation and the high cost of development.

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Computer

Assissted
Language
Learning
(CALL)
Introduction
CALL is influenced by traditional language teaching
and learning. Although they have different methods
and approach, the goal is the same; to develop the
learners abilities as the same as the native speakers.

The aim developing CALL is not to provide language


with novelty, but is to improve the quality of
language teaching (Cameron, 1989).
What is CALL?
• CALL stands for the acronym Computer Assisted
Language Learning. Levy (1997), defines CALL as
"the search for and study of application of the
computer in language teaching and learning".
• Beatty, 2003 said that CALL is any process in which
a learner uses a computer and, as a result,
improves his or her language.
Types of CALL
Programs/Materials
1. CALL Specific Software applications designed
to develop and facilitate language learning such
CD-ROMS, web-based interactive language
learning exercise, test/quizzes.

2. Generic Software application designed for


general purpose such as word processor, word,
powerpoint and excel
3. Web-Based Learning Program online
dictionaries, online encyclopedia, news
magazine slides, web quest, web
publishing, blog, etc.

4. Computer-Mediated Communication
(CMC)online chat, facebook, email, twitter,
discussion forum, message board.
Types of CALL Activities

* Multiple Choice & True or False


* Writing and Word Processing
* Gap-Filling Exercise/Cloze
* Concordance
* Matching
* Web Quests/Searching
* Re-ordering/Sequencing
* Web Publising
* Crossword Puzzles
* Games
* Online Communication (Synchronous
* Simulations & Asynchronous)
Roles of the Computer in Language Learning
and Teaching

• Computer as a tutor for language frills or skill


practice
• Computer as a tool for writing, presenting, and
researching
• Computer as a medium of global
communication.
How computers can
be used in the
language class?
1) Teaching with one computer in the class
• Delivery of content (PowerPoint, word-processor,
Webpages, etc.)
• classroom activities/discussions mediated by the computer
• Interactive whiteboard

2) Teaching in the computer network room (network-based


language teaching)
• task-based group work/activities
• computer-mediated communication (CMC):
asynchronous/synchronous
• tandem learning
3) Self-access learning (independent learning)
• drills and exercises
• word processing
• resource searching

4) Distance learning (i.e. individual learners working by


themselves, at a place and time of their choice and, to some
extent, at a pace and in an order also chosen by themselves)
• delivering online course content
• CMC activities: email, discussion forum, chat rooms
• tandem learning
• community buildinG
ADVANTAGES
• Teaching Learning Advantages:
• Self-paced or learner-centered
• An active process CALL material is consistent within
individual courses.
• Getting to know the students' individual
• Problems and successes with the learning material.
• Working with a group of disciplined students.
• Focusing on the important or more difficult material
during class time or tutoring sessions.
DISADVANTAGES
• Quite a few students feel they learn better when guided
step by step through a concept.
• The student must be motivated and disciplined to complete
a learning program on his own
• A good CALL program, as with all CBE programs, is very
expensive to develop.
• Development requires teacher input, but, a great number
of teachers see programs.
• There is also a lack of suitable software available for CALL
today.
Thank You

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