CALL

By

Yefi P. Telaumbanua

What is ICT

Information & Communications Technology (ICT) is part of so many aspects of our daily lives and the key for much innovation.

ICT covers all forms of computer and communications equipment and software used to create, design, store, transmit, interpret and manipulate information in its various formats. Personal computers, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, transport systems, televisions, and network technologies are just some examples of the diverse array of ICT tools.

ICT: what can and can’t do

What ICT Can Do ?

- It motivates students and teachers.

- It offers multimedia resources (text, images, audio, video) to be used in the class.

- It gives opportunities for intensive one-to-one learning in a multimedia computer lab.

- It offers access resources of authentic materials on the Internet.

It offers access to authentic materials on CD-ROM and DVD.

It makes worldwide communication possible (via email and via audio and video conferencing with native speakers).

It can open up self-access and distance learning opportunities , especially for students who live in remote areas, have special needs, etc.

 Roles of the Computer in language learning and teaching:

-computer as tutor for language drills or skill practice

-computer as a tool for writing, presenting, and researching

- computer as a medium of global communication

What ICT Cannot Do ?

It cannot guarantee that all materials you get from Internet are reliable and authentic.

It might not be able encourage students to read a lot of text, since most people find it frustrating to read from screen.

Use of ICT in Language Teaching and Learning

• Teachers and students can use Web a resource to find information (online interactive quizzes, dictionaries, etc.)

• Teachers and students can create teaching/learning materials using generic software applications (Word and PowerPoint).

• Students can download audio and video recording that can help their learning from the Web.

• Teachers and students can create audio and video recording by using audio and video editing tools (windows movie maker, format factory, etc.)

• Teachers and students can use social networking sites (Facebook, twitter, discussion forum) to discuss, share, and get feedback about their learning.

Use of ICT in Evaluation

There are many software that can help teachers (Word, etc.) to check students’ grammar and spelling mistakes in writing.

Students who publish their work online can get feedback from other language learners, or even native speakers.

The principles of using ICT in language teaching- learning

It is reliableIt is secureIt is flexibleIt is foster innovationIt is responsiveIt is accommodates diversity

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http://www.ict4lt.org/en/en_mod1-5.htm

http://www2.nkfust.edu.tw/~emchen/CALL/web_CALL.htm

http://www.llas.ac.uk/resources/gpg/61