Computer assisted language learning
- 1. Computer Assisted Language Learning(CALL)Ujang Edi Brata, Nurul Fajriyah,EkaWahyuSetianingsih, AamMaryamahPost Graduate Program UHAMKA Jakarta
- 2. Computer as a medium is used for the sake of facilitating people in learning, such as learning a language.Computer is totally dependent on the usersComputer is more interactiveComputer may act as a teacher or tutorRoles of Computer in Learning
- 3. Maddison (1983): technology of education and technology of communication are two sides of the same coin.The beneficial advantages of CAL; interactive capability and flexibilityNicholls (1995): students didn’t produce many well-formed and complete sentences, and didn’t practice their spoken English in computer-mediated instructions.In computer – mediated instruction, students tended to try out a number of guesses rather than discus with their partner (Windeatt, 1986)Can CALL effectively deliver explicit instruction on grammar?Computers and Language Learning
- 4. Issues Regarding the Change of Methods of Language Teaching
- 5. - CAL: the learning involving the utilization of the computer - CALL: means CAL which is implemented to language.CAL and CALL
- 6. CALL: Underlying Consideration Ahmad, et al, (1985:4): the computer is flexible.Hiltzand Turrof (1985) and Hiltz (1994): the flexibility supports collaborative learning among students. Computer based language instruction is ability to interact with learners. The more powerful the technology becomes, the more ‘human’ functions the machine is able to take on.
- 7. Advantages of CALLDevelop a non-sequential reading habit.
- 8. Offer freedom for users to choose any topic available. Can be used in pairs.
- 9. Allow the students to determine what particular topics and how long he wants to learn.
- 10. Disadvantages of CALLIt is considered to be much less handy. Makes eye irritate and pain.
- 11. Needs a lot of funds.Students View towards CALLThe use of the system is very easy
- 12. The performance is very interesting
- 13. The content is clear and helpful
- 14. The structure of the system is excellent
- 15. In sum, the system is good