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.

- Pre and In-Service language teachers should be equipped with skills and strategies in integration of CALL technologies into their classroom.

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.