Learning Session 1 CALL

Wednesday

31/05/2017


CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning)

• Computer Assisted Language Learning is a term to refer to the area of technology and second language teaching and learning.
• The study of the application of computer in language teaching and learning.
• Involves :                     
•  Material Designs
• Technologies
• Pedagogical Theories
• Modes of Instructions
• CALL Programs :          
• CALL-Specific Software (ELT-Software and Games)
• Generic Software (MS-Word processor, Power Point,E-Books, MS-Publisher-Web-Based Learning Programs (Online Dictionary, Encyclopedias)
• CMC (Email, discussion forum, message boards)
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• Role of Computer   
• Tutor
• Tool 
• Medium
• Teaching Aids

This is one of the things that pique my interest because it uses computer to help people to learn new things. Other than that, computer also acts as a tutor,tool,medium, and teaching aids. Personally for me, CALL helps people such as students to learn more efficient with the helps of computer to complete their works.