Computer-Assisted
Language Learning
CALL (IDE 310)
Lecturer : 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 :
1. Behaviorist (1950-1970's) : Mechanical learning
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 taught 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 inctruction on English Language Teachers' Use of Technology In Language Teaching ( Ferit Kılıçkaya, 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
- Anable pair work and group work
- Provide access to authentic materials
- Make language learning more enoyable.
- Global learning.
Esp Writing: Weblogs and Wikis
Galina Kavaliauskiene
Weblogs:
- Its aim is creating an online portfolio of students written works.
- It can be enjoyable if the users could use it effectively.
- It lets users to check what they wrote before they scan it.
Wikis:
- It can be viewed and modified by anybody online.
- Wiki is a great tool for online collaborative writing activities.
