Computer Assisted Language Learning

What is Call?

The principal of Call

The history of Call

What people do in Call

What people do in Call

The Definition of CALL The field of CALL involves the use of a computer in

the language learning process. CALL programs aim to teach aspects of the language learning

process through the medium of the computer. CALL

programs can be (and have been) developed for the many parts of the language learning process.

Egbert‟s (2005) learners learning languagein any context with, through, and around computer technologies.

CALL: Computer- assisted language learning (CALL) 1983 Toronto: This term refers to the area of technology and second language teaching and learning.

Principles of Using and Designing CALL Programs for Language Learning:

1. learner-centeredness2.  meaningful purpose3. comprehensive input4. sufficient level of stimulation5. support various learning styles

and strategies6. high level of interaction between

human -machine and human-human

History of Call 1960’s : University Mainframe Computer. 1970’s : Micro Computer--- Apple II, IBM IPC

- Late 70’s : The years of Apple and Microsoft 1980’s : Publication of Books, The beginning of Multimedia

sections. - MIT’s Athena Language Learning -Tell Me More series, and Fairfield Language Technologies (founded in 1992), creator of Rosetta Stone.

• The end of 1980 :World Wide Web

Benefit of CALL Learner Autonomy Privacy Feedback Motivation Access to Information Interactivity Non-Traditional Features Repetition

Limitation of Call Limited Availability of Resources Anti-Social Behaviors Learning context Underutilization of Resources Ineffective deployment

financial problems, Hardware software Problems internet connection problems users‟ fatigue and loss of

concentration

The Phases of Call Behaviorist Calls Communicative Calls Integrative Calls

Concepts The current philosophy of CALL puts a

strong emphasis on student-centred materials that allow learners to work on their own. Such materials may be structured or unstructured, but they normally embody two important features: interactive learning and individualised learning. CALL is essentially a tool that helps teachers to facilitate the language learning process

Types of Call Activities 1. multiple-choice & true/false quizzes2. gap-filling exercise/cloze3.  matching4. re-ordering/sequencing5. crossword puzzles6. games7.  simulations  8. writing & word-processing9. web quests/searching10.web publishing11.online communication (synchronous and asynchronous)

 

What People Do in CALL

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     - 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                 - delivering online course content                - CMC activities: email, discussion forum,

chat rooms                - tandem learning                - community building

What I Will Do in CALL Class

BIBLIOGRAPHY Davies, G. (2008). CALL (computer

assisted language learning). Retrieved February 6, 2013, from http://www.llas.ac.uk/resources/gpg/61

Unit 1. Introduction to Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). (2004). Retrieved February 6, 2013, from http://www2.nkfust.edu.tw/~emchen/CALL/unit1.htm#program