Call presnetation
- 1. Using Technology to Develop Learner’s Language Skills - Introduction - Improving listening skills - Improving speaking skills - Improving reading skills - Improving writing skills - Conclusion
- 2. INTRODUCTION Teaching students to be literate is a high educational priority in throughout the world. The classroom environment has changed many years ago. Students learning a new language need as much language support as possible, they need a variety of language experiences. They need to hear, speak, read and write language. Technology can be used as an effective teaching and learning tool, so computers proved to play a complete part in providing English learners with valuable language experiences.
- 3. Computer-assisted Language Learning (CALL) involves applying computer hardware and software to a teaching and learning environment. Several studies have shown that CALL has positive results on language learning and it has made language teaching progressive, adaptable, and approachable. When we learn a language, there are four skills that we need for a complete communication. These are called the four "language skills": Skill 1: Listening Skill 2: Speaking Skill 3: Reading Skill 4: Writing
- 4. Improving LISTENING Skills Listening Skill: Listening is defined as the process of identifying and understanding the speech of the speakers. It involves understanding the speaker’s accent or pronunciation, speaker’s grammar and vocabulary, and comprehension of meaning. The listener should be capable of doing these four things at the same time. Improving the skill by using computers: The use of computers in listening problems provides students with visual and voice inputs which can support their information and ideas, and develop their listening skills.
- 5. Listening skills can be improved by using: 1- Computer-based listening tests, which are very important in reinforcing the understanding skills of the listener. 2- CD-ROM based learning films can also provide significant advantages over the traditional methods. 3- Internet voice chatting using the second language also help the communication capabilities of the student. 4- Listening to TV and radio educational language programs is another technical way for developing the understanding ability. 5- The use of CD-player devices is another modern tool for listening comprehension.
- 6. Listening skills can be improved by using: 6- The learner can use audio CD-players to save lectures and listening examination for latter use . 7- Video lessons can be very stimulating, and it’s an enjoyable part of listening development. 8- Target language digital stories help to improve the learner's listening comprehension. 9- CALL audio software enable faster vocabulary recall by the second language students.
- 7. Improving SPEAKING Skills Speaking Skill: Speaking is an interactive process of constructing meaning that involves producing, receiving, and processing information. Human communication can be taken place between the speaker and the listener if only they understand each other. Both speaker and listener have a positive function to perform in simple terms. The speaker has to convert his message into spoken language, while the listener has to understand the language of the speaker.
- 8. Inserting technology in learning English language speaking can take several forms as indicated in the following sections: Use of Internet Voice Chatting: Chatting is the process of voice communication between the speaker and the listener through the internet. This process is very useful to the learner if the other side speaker is a native language talker. Use of Speech Synthesis Programs: Modern computer programs can generate voice signals and decode human sound. These types of programs are defined as artificial intelligence computer programs and can be a very useful tool for improving the speaking capability. Practicing with such programs will strengthen vocabulary and pronunciation abilities as well.
- 9. The purpose of using computers in Teaching Speaking and Pronunciation Skills: The computer technology is used to create an environment that encourages communication and provides increased and more varied communicative opportunities for students to utilize their oral skills. In teaching speaking skills: 1-The Computer used as a Tutor (human-to-machine interaction). 2- The Computer used as an Instructional Tool (human-to-human interaction via the computer in the classroom). 3-The Computer used as a Communication Medium (human-to-human interaction via the computer outside the classroom).
- 10. In Teaching Pronunciation Skills: Computer-based activities/programs of pronunciation instruction include the following: 1- Articulatory charts 2- Sample words utilizing the targeted sound Minimal pairs or comparison word 3- Listening discrimination of minimal pairs within a sentence Sample sentences with several words utilizing the targeted sound 4- Dictations 5- Cloze exercises 6- Suprasegmental exercises (including intonation, rhythm, stress, and timing)
- 11. Improving READING Skills Reading Skill: Reading is the process of understanding a written text by the learner. It is an important input skill which depends on the vocabulary and background knowledge of the learner in the second language Improving the skill by using computers: CALL provided a self-paced and motivating language learning environment. The use of computers can promote the effectiveness of reading material in terms of pronunciation, vocabulary, use of words in different contexts, and comprehension.
- 12. Reading skills can be improved by using: 1- PowerPoint presentations which generate more interest in learning among the students because they enjoy reading material with a variety of pictures and sounds. 2-Computer based reading instruction allows for increased interaction with texts, attention to individual needs, and increased independence, through an ability to read texts they would not otherwise be able to read. 3- Computer software and games provide many fun opportunities for students to practice literacy skills.
- 13. Reading skills can be improved by using: 4- Software packages which improves spelling, phonics skills, grammar and sight word vocabulary. 5- Reading-based computer programs can be used to improve word vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension of the students. 6- Learning computer programs can check exercises after they are performed by students, move students gradually from easy to more difficult problems according to their abilities. 7- Computers can also be used to correct answers for the learners, and to simulate tests in an easy to understand manner.
- 14. Reading skills can be improved by using: 8- CD-ROMs can provide an effective and easy way for getting and reading information to enhance the learners background knowledge and vocabulary of words. 9- Electronic dictionaries are easy to use and represent quick tools for vocabulary acquisition and improvement. 10- Browsing internet websites enhance the learner's vocabulary and reading ability. 11- Multimedia computer programs can increase the motivation for learners to develop their vocabulary and reading skills.
- 15. Improving WRITING Skills Writing skill: Writing is one of the skills of a language through which a person uses words in order to express his ideas, feeling, and emotions regarding one specific subject. Writing is a medium of communication that represents language through the inscription of signs and symbols. Writing is not only a language but also a form of technology. Within a language system, writing relies on many of the same structures as speech, such as vocabulary, grammar and semantics.
- 16. Improving Writing skill by using computers: Computers and software can help English language learners develop vocabulary skills and knowledge. Computers can also help students develop their writing skills. Writing paragraphs in a language that is still somewhat unfamiliar to students can be difficult and boring. When using a computer, the writing process is easy and enjoyable.
- 17. Writing skills can be improved by using: 1- Graphics can make writing much more enjoyable, they help students to convey their thoughts more clearly. 2- Underlining, italicizing, or changing the font size, color or type to highlight a specific part of speech throughout the writing help improve grammar skills. 3- Using a computer as a medium for studying grammar is much more motivating for a student as opposed to writing with a pencil.
- 18. Writing skills can be improved by using: 4- Word processing programs can improve grammar skills. This program is also capable of automatically checking the spelling and grammar. So, the use of the computer as a tool in studying grammar is much more motivating. 5- Electronic mail is a modern way for writing and transferring messages through the internet. Using e-mail can be a very effective means for improving writing skills. Students can use E-mails to learn how to respond to the incoming messages using some formal statements and meaningful language.
- 19. Conclusion Computer-assisted instruction help to facilitate learning in a variety of ways. Computers can be used to aide in teaching English Language Learners in core academic subjects, such as reading and writing. Computers can aide in vocabulary development as well as verbal language development. Ultimately, however, it is important to recognize that computers are not a substitute for effective teaching. Computers are a tool, they are simply a type of supplement to the curriculum in teaching English Language Learners as they develop their English language skills.