Computer Assisted Language LearningAn Introduction

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Computer Assisted Language Learning-An
Introduction

• By
• Patricia Bosiak
• EFL 537 Call
• Instructor Lyra Riabov

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Three Phases of CALL

• Behavioristic
• 1950-70
• Communicative
• 1970-1990
• Intergrative
• 1990 until Present

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Behavioristic CALL

• Behaviorist theories of learning
• Repetitive language drills
• Drill and kill
• Computer as a tutor
• Computer serves as vehicle for delivering
  material
• Mainframe
• Pluto

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Rationale for Behavioristic Call

• Repeated exposure is beneficial to learner
• Computer ideal for drills It is never bored
• Immediate non-judgmental feedback
• Presents material on a individualized basis
• Students can proceed at their own pace

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Communicative CALL

• Behavioristic Model Lack of authentic material
• Premises for Communicative CALL
• John Underwood
• PC

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Benefits of Communicative CALL

• Focusing more on using forms
• Teaches grammar implicitly
• Original utterances
• Use of the target language exclusively

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Examples of Communicative CALL

• knower-of-the-right answer
• Skill practice non-drill format
• Computer as tutor
• Stimulate students writing, discussion, or
  critical thinking
• Computer as a workhorse
• Empower the learner to use or understand language

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Steps Toward Integrative CALLWhy

• Ad hoc
• Integrative Manner
• Task or project-based approaches
• Multimedia

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Multimedia

• A variety of media Access from one machine
• Hypermedia
• Multimedia resources are linked together
• Authentic learning environment is created
• Students have control over their learning
• Focus on content
• Dustin

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Problems?

• Quality of available programs
• Teachers lack training and time
• Programs not based on sound pedagogical
  principles
• Cost
• Not truly interactive
• Intelligent CALL Artificial intelligence

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Internet

• Computer-mediated communication (CMC)
• Greatest Impact on language teaching
• Learners can
• Communicate directly
• Asynchronous, Not simultaneous
• Synchronous , Real time
• World Wide Web (WWW)

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Examples

• E-mail Communication
• Concordancing
• Audio Tape

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Conclusion

• The use of computers does not constitute a method
• Medium in which a variety of methods,
  approaches, and pedagogical philosophies many be
  implemented

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Questions for Discussion

• What possible pedagogical methods might be
  developed as the result of Artificial
  Intelligence?
• Can the teaching profession keep up with the pace
  of technology both in terms of training and cost?