Computer-Assisted Language Learning
CALL (IDE 310)
Lecturer : Dr. Fidel ÇAKMAK
prepared by: Hasan KESKİN(11-285-044) -Orban KARAHAN (11-285-007)
WEEK 1 :
Description of the course :
This course introduces pre-service teachers of English to Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) tools.
Litarature of CALL :
- Behaviorist (1950-1970's) :
2, Communicative (1970-1980's) :
-Cognitive view (Computer can help us.)
-Grammer are taught inductive -unconciously.
3,1990's-State of the Art
After 1990 Technology has been rapidly changing. Life cannot be thought without technology,
Why should we integrate technology into the our classroom for language learning ?
- easy
- social
- intellegent
- innovator
- smart(high technology)
- realistic and authentic opportunities
- unbiqutious
dyned.com :
-It was found in 1987 by language teachers and engineers.
-It ıs possible and efficient if it has a curriculum/programs/syllabus.
lextutor.ca :
- It shows us how and where we can use a word in a context.
ozdic.com :
-it gives us the variety of words.
Synchronous CMC :
-It is direct to real time. It happens at the same time
-The user can share ideas to each other.
-It focuses on text-based.
Asynchronous CMC :
-It is about using e-mails and boeards.
-E mails are used for some time to allow teacher and students to communicate with one another .
-Penpals(traditional)-Keypals(technological)
WEEK 2
-The impact of Call instruction on English Language teachers' use of technology in language teaching (Ferit KILIÇKAYA-G.ŞEREFOĞLU )
-Older teacher and traditional education are slow, students are quite and just listen.It is logical or step by step.
-Students have already used computers to their own life and education but teachers are less knowledge and skills than students.
-Teachers need to update their teaching skills.
-Computers are not just using in classes; technology is in all parts of real life.
-Technology has rapidly devoloped and changed such as mobile phones, interactive videos, games (all can be used for educational purposes)
-Students are more comfortable with technology.
-Second language teachers should know how to use, choose and in some case refuse technology.
- CALL technologies are :
- supporter of learning,
- provide feedback,
- enable pair work and group work,
- provide access to authentic metarials
- make language learning more enjoyable
- global learning
ESP Writing : Weblogs and Wikis ? (Galina KAVALİAUSKENE)
Weblogs :
-ıts aims creating an online portfolio of student written work.
-It can be enjoyable if user could use it effectively.
-It lets the user to check what they wrote before they scan it.
Wikis :
-It can be viewed and modified by anybody online.
-It is a great tool for online collaborative writing activities.
