WEEK 1 INTRODUCING TO THE HISTORY OF CALL
What does CALL mean?
Computer – Assisted Language Learning (CALL) refers to any process in which the learners uses a computer to improve their language . It enables students communication and facilitate access to knowledge,dictionaries and other learning resources and increase exposure to learn and using the foreign language. It also improves motivation and confidence so students have a positive attitude towards CALL because it rduces the anxiety by providing a nonjudgemental,independent learning environment.The anonymity is preserved,students feel less pressured and they enjoy the learning experience.
History of CALL
CALL can be categorized into 3 main phases:
1) Behavioristic CALL (1960s- 1970s )
View of Language: Structural
English Teaching Paradigm: Grammar-Translation & Audio-lingual
Principal Use of Computers: Drill and Practice
Principal Objective: Accuracy
2)Communicative CALL (1980s-1990s )
View of Language: Cognitive
English Teaching Paradigm: Communicative Language Teaching
Principal Use of Computers: Communicative Exercises
Principal Objective: Fluency
3)Integrative CALL (1990s- present )
View of Language: Sociocognitive
English Teaching Paradigm: Content-based
Principal Use of Computers: Authentic Discourse
Principal Objective: Agency
Multimedia CALL creates a more authentic learning environment using different media.
CALL Programs
CALL-specific software: applications designed to develop and facilitate language learning.
- Generic software: applications designed for general purposes ( e.g powerpoint,excel ,word...)
- Web-based learning programs: online dictionaries, online encyclopedias, blog, wiki, etc.
- Computer-mediated communication programs: synchronous - online chat; asynchronous - email, discussion forum, message board.
EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS
Dyned
- It increases learning efficiency and has computer-adaptive and variable length skill assessment and has free and automatic updating for all courses and students.
Ozdic
-a tool to learn and teach collocations .HERE is an example for make ;
Lextutor
A complete website for learning and learning about English words.It tests the vocabulary level, then work on the words at the level where the students are weak. It is possible to test wordlists, online concordancer and dictionary, texts, and a database to store your work and view the work of others.
SYNCHRONOUS & ASYNCHRONOUS
Synchronous
Synchronous refers to a learning environment in which everyone takes part at the same time.It creates a face-to-face environment, where learners and teachers are all in the same place at the same time.Some examples of synchronous learning environments are having students who are watching a live streaming of a class take part in a chat and having students and instructors participate in a class via a web conference tool such as BlackboardCollaborate, Adobe Connect, WebEx, Skype, etc. These synchronous experiences can be designed to develop and strengthen instructor-student and student-student relationships, which can be a challenge in distance learning programs
Asynchronous
The opposite of synchronous is asynchronous. Most communication between computers and devices is asynchronous -- it can occur at any time and at irregular intervals.
WEEK 2 CREATING AND USING BLOGS IN TEACHING
Wiki
A wiki is a collaborative website which help student to get in touch via internet.It allows anyone to edit,delete,or modify the content that has been placed on web site.The wikis receive feedback and it organize information into topic .
Blog
Blog is in contrast more personal and blog organizes information in reverse chronological order .It helps student to develop subjectivity and explore their ideas in writing space,a sense of ownership is prevalent.
WEEK 3 THE USE OF WIKIS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSROOMS
PBworks
It captures knowledge,shares files ,manages project within a secure ,reliable environment.It helps to create a student-centered ,collabrative learning environment.
Wetpaint
It focuses on entertainment news, and develops a proprietary technology platform.
Google documents
It is possible to reach your documents wherever you are.You can create and edit your documents ,presentations with others at the same time, and store them online and reach from any computer with or without connection.
WEEK 4 ONLINE COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE
Google Groups
It is a service from google.inc.which provides discussions groups for sharing common interests.It is a good way to collobrate with co-workers,making it easy for teams to share their emails.
WEEK 5 CREATING AN ONLINE CLASSROOM
Nicenet
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Nicenet's Internet Classroom Assistant (ICA) is a powerful course tool which offers an approach to communication among class groups. It has a simple interface, and you can create a class site with just a few minutes of your time. Nicenet is designed for post-secondary classrooms and offers Web-based personal messaging, document sharing, resource sharing.
Dokeos
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Dokeos is an e-learning and course management web application and is free software.It backs up many different kinds of learning and collaboration activities.Teachers can create, manage and publish their courses through the web. Studentscan follow courses, read content or participate actively through groups, forums, chat.
WEEK 6 COMPUTER MEDIATED COMMUNICATION
Youtube
Youtube is unique in that it provides a place where students can improve themselves in listening activities.
Twitter
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It is described as a social networking and microblogging service.
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The most social successful network site.
An excellent way to communicate .
Whatsapp
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the convinience and flexibility of online components can motivate students to complete educational tasks.For social network like whatsapp offers various features including audio and video enable the users to benefit for language learning.
WEEK 7 PODCAST APPLICATIONS IN THE LANGUAGE LEARNING
Podcasting
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English language podcasts are an excellent way to learn English quickly.It covers a broad range of topics encompassing nearly every facet of life.The format is very simple and deserves a round of applause, with a host who speaks engagingly for about five or six minutes on a particular topic. It aims to help the English language student improve their speaking skills and enhance their vocabulary.
WEEK 8 PROMOTING LISTENING AND INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE
Audacity
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It gives the freedom to use a program, study how it works, improve it and share it with others.It is free software and an easy-to-use audio editor and recorder.
You can use it to:
You can use it to:
Record live audio.
Convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs.
Edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, and WAV sound files.
Cut, copy, splice, and mix sounds together.
Change the speed or pitch of a recording.
Cut, copy, splice, and mix sounds together.
Change the speed or pitch of a recording.
