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Computer – Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
Created byAhmad Wael | Ilham | Rizal Akib| Hikma Handayani | Meida Finnajah
What is CALL?? Is an acronym of Computer Assisted
Language learning Refer to the learning involving the
utilization of the computer (an interactive – computer system)
Part of many projects created as an aid for the learning reinforcement and assessment for human beings
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Sample of CALL Hypertext/ multimedia system,
toolbook, hypercard such as “edmodo.com”
Language learning software such as “Rosetta Stone”
interactive Web-based exercises such as “Hot Potatoes”
Text to Speech engine such as (Balabolka)
Created byAhmad Wael | Ilham | Rizal Akib| Hikma Handayani | Meida Finnajah
Advantages and Disadvantages of CALL
Created byAhmad Wael | Ilham | Rizal Akib| Hikma Handayani | Meida Finnajah
Advantages Students learn actively Motivating, Flexible and provocative
(Sussex, Cumming & Cropp (1994a)) Time saving for students as well as
teachers. Cost effectiveness
Created byAhmad Wael | Ilham | Rizal Akib| Hikma Handayani | Meida Finnajah
Encourage reading habits Offers freedom for user to choose any
topic of information Interest and motivated Self study A compatible learning style Optimal use of learning time
Created byAhmad Wael | Ilham | Rizal Akib| Hikma Handayani | Meida Finnajah
Disadvantages Viewing for the financial point, CAL is
costly enough Unable to be applied in remote area
which computer and internet were not enough.
Lack of trained teacher Inability to handle unexpected situations Imperfect current CALL programs
Created byAhmad Wael | Ilham | Rizal Akib| Hikma Handayani | Meida Finnajah
Conclusion
CALL is an approach to language teaching and learning which computer technology is an aid.
CALL has advantages and also disadvantages
The use of CALL with some samples can make the process of language teaching and learning more alive.