SUMMARY of CALL (ICT)

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Today we are discussing Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL). What is CALL???

A.      DEFINITION

There are some definitions of CALL:

-          Computer-Assisted Language Learning can be described as the search for study of applications of the computer in language and learning.

-          Beatty (2003) defines CALL as ‘any process in which a learner uses a computer, and as a result, improves his/her language.

As an approach to language teaching and learning in which the computer is used as an aid to the presentation, reinforcement and assessment of material to be learned, usually including a substantial interactive element.

B.      Three types of CALL Programs:

1.       CALL-specific software: CD-ROMs, web-based interactive language learning exercises.

2.       Generic software: word-processors (Word), presentation software (PowerPoint), and spreadsheet (Excel).

3.       Computer-mediated communication (CMC) programs: synchronous-online chat; asynchronous – email, discussion forum, message board.

C.      Types of CALL Activities:

·         Multiple-choice & true/false quizzes

·         Gap-filling exercise

·         Crossword puzzles

·         Games

·         Concordancing

·         Web-quest/searching

·         Web publishing

·         Online communication (synchronous and synchronous)

ROLES of the Computer in Language Learning and Teaching:

-          Computer as a tutor for language drills and skill practice

-          Computer as a tool for writing, presentation and researching

-          Computer as a medium of global communication

There are also some kinds of CALL, they are:

a.       Traditional CALL

It presented a stimulus to which the learner had to provide a response. In early CALL programs the stimulus was in the form of text presented on screen, and the only way in which the learner could respond was by entering an answer at the keyboard.

b.      Explorative CALL

More recent approaches to CALL have favoured a learner-centered, explorative approach rather than a teacher-centered, drill-based approach to CALL.

c.       Multimedia CALL

Early personal computers were incapable of presenting authentic recording of the human voice and easily recognizable images, but this limitation was overcome by combining a personal computer and a 12-inch videodisc player, which made it possible to combine sound, photographic-quality still images and video recording in imaginative presentations – in essence the earliest manifestation of multimedia CALL.

d.      Web-based CALL

The Web offers enormous potential in language learning and teaching, but it has some ways to go before it catches up with the interactivity and speed of access offered by CD-ROMs or DVD, especially when accessing sound and video files.

e.      CALL authoring programs

They were the originally developed to enable programmers to simplify the entry of data provided by language teachers. Modern CALL authoring programs are designed to be used by language teachers who have no knowledge of computer programming.

Credits:

http://www2.nkfust.edu.tw/~emchen/CALL/unit1.htm

http://constructivisminelt.wikispaces.com/Constructivism+and+CALL?responseToken=0c82093bd3f3b353726a6df366137ac63

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

http://luciocornejo.blogspot.com/2010/06/use-of-information-communication.html

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ICT in Education

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ICT in Education

Today we are going to discuss about ICT in education. What is ICT?? What is ICT in Education? ICT can be described as a technology that enables people to process and share information and communication with others and ICT in education means teaching and learning with ICT. Education ICT tools can be divided into three, (1) Input source (PC, students’ response, visualizer, applications software), (2)Output source (projector, interactive whiteboard, displayer) and (3) Others ( digital camera, digital recorder, other technologies). ICT can improved students learning achievement and make better teaching method.  There are some advantages of using education ICT tools: 

1. Through ICT, images can easily be used in teaching and improving the retentive memory of students.
2. Through ICT, teachers can easily explain complex instruction and ensure students’ comprehension.
3. Through ICT, teachers are able to create interactive classes and make the lessons more enjoyable, which could improve student attendance and concentration.

However, the rapid development of technology can cause some confusion, especially to the teachers. There are some disadvantages:

1.  Setting up the devices can be very troublesome.
2. Too expensive to afford.
3.   Hard for teachers to use with a lack of experience using ICT tools. 

ICT in English

Teaching English using ICT is expected to improve the students’ comprehension in language skills through the spoken or written texts as the materials.

Research suggests that incorporating ICT into the English curriculum can:

• improve writing and reading skills
• develop speaking and listening skills
• support collaboration, creativity, independent learning and reflection

ICT also enable students to:

• access information and respond to a widening range of texts
• organise and present information in a variety of forms
• broaden the range of audiences for their work
• compose a widening range of texts for a broad range of purposes
• compose for real audiences. ICT can support them in their choice of genre for audience and purpose.
• identify key characteristics and features of text
• develop understanding of language and critical literacy (Becta,2006,ICT in the Curriculum).

Credits:

http://www.elmoglobal.com/en/html/ict/01.aspx

http://www.englishteacher.com.au/AboutUs/OfficialStatements/ICTsinEnglish.aspx

ICT in Language Teaching - summary of MIS,Hypertext,Hypermedia and Multimedia

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This is my very first post in my blog and I’m gonna talk about Management Information System, Hypertext, Hypermedia and Multimedia.

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1.      Management Information System

Nowadays, internet is like the most important need for everyone. We use it to do many things, in every part of our live. When we study we can get many resources of information and e-books from internet for free. We can use emails to transfer our files. Getting any information that we need only by looking on a screen or even now, mobile phone, which is make it simpler. There are three primary resources involved in Management Information System (MIS), that is : Technology, Information and People.

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2.      Hypertext

When we open a page on a web browser, there are some words that have color (usually blue) and when we click, it will bring us to another website page that which have similar context to the previous page. That is what we call Hypertext. “Hypertext refers to the use of hyperlinks (or simply “links”) to present text and static graphics”

Source: http://faculty.washington.edu/farkas/dfpubs/Farkas-Hypertext%20And%20Hypermedia.pdf

3.      Hypermedia

The next thing more complex than hypertext is hypermedia. Hypermedia is the combination of hypertext and multimedia. It is not only contain information of several texts but also can be pictures, sounds, videos or even games.

Source: http://www.rc.au.net/papers/www-0595/wwwhype2.html

4.      Multimedia

According to http://www.cs.cf.ac.uk/Dave/ISE_Multimedia/node10.html, Multimedia is the field concerned with the computer-controlled integration of text, graphics, drawings, still and moving images (Video), animation, audio, and any other media where every type of information can be represented, stored, transmitted and processed digitally.