Uses of CALL in English language teaching

CALL




The main goal of this blog is to demonstrate how vital is CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) nowadays. CALL focuses on behavioristic, cognitive, and constructivist principles within the technology as its foundation. Teachers have the following student-centered approach to teaching 

1. Drill and Practice

2. computer as Tutor

3. Computer as Simulation

4. Games on the Computer

5. Computer as a tool for ELT teachers and learners

6. Internet applications.  


COMPUTER AS A TUTOR WAS THE MOST RELEVANT FOR ME BECAUSE....



Nowadays students (kids, pre-teenager, teenagers) prefer to play on the computers at home instead of going out, the reason I chose this thread is because it is centered on applying knowledge through, presentations, slides, videos, games in some cases, etc. While teaching, students can feel like learning is fun. In this thread's case, the goal is to impart instant feedback so students can really have meaningful classes.

 

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