THE IMPORTANCE OF CALL IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

CLASSROOMBY: NORIEL REINA

INTRODUCTIONEach time is implemented

medias and resources that help teachers to provide a high quality of education. No doubt, technology offers interactive ways to teach in a fun way and that is why in this video will be presented the most relevant aspects about CALL such as types and activities of CALL that motivate students to become more competent in the English language.

WHAT IS CALL?

CALL has come to encompass issues of materials design, technologies, pedagogical theories and modes of instruction. Materials for CALL can include those which are purpose-made for language learning and those which adapt existing computer-based materials, video and other materials.

IMPORTANCE OF CALL IN THE ENGLISH CLASSROOM NOWADAYS

CALL is important nowadays because it offers a variety of resources to improve our skills, for instance pronunciation due that CALL has the required programs to be more communicative and learn the language easily. CALL programs to improve pronunciation are American Speech Sound and Ellis Master Pronunciation.

THE ROLE OF CALL IN LANGUAGE LEARNING

Help students become more involved in the task at hand.

Thereby facilitating the necessity of effective communication within a group setting.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CALL

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

O Creates student projects.

O Research information O provide context

O Investment of moneyO Investment of timeO Uncertainty of results.

TYPES OF CALL PROGRAMS

COMPUTER-MEDIATED COMMUNICATION (CMC)

PROGRAMS

CALL-SPECIFIC SOFTWARE-

WEB-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS

GENERIC SOFTWARE

TYPES OF CALL ACTIVITIES Multiple-choice & true/false

quizzesGap-filling exercise/clozeMatchingRe-ordering/sequencingCrossword puzzlesGamesSimulations Writing & word-processingConcordanceWeb quests/searchingWeb publishingOnline communication

ROLES OF THE COMPUTER IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSROOM

Computer as tutor for language drills or skill practice.Computer as a tool for writing, presenting, and

researching.Computer as a medium of global communication

THE DEVELOPMENT OF CALL IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSROOM

Based on the then-dominant behaviorist theories of learning. ¨Repetition Drill¨

Based on the communicative approach to teaching. ¨No drill format¨

THE FUTURE OF CALL IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSROOM

An increased emphasis on electronic literacy.The increased incorporation of Intelligent CALL

into the classroom.

CONCLUSIONThe history of Computer

Assisted Language Learning suggests that the computer can serve a variety of uses for language teaching. It can be a tutor which offers language drills or skill practice; a stimulus for discussion and interaction; or a tool for writing and research. With the advent of the Internet, it can also be a medium of global communication and a source of limitless authentic materials.