Computer Assisted Education: Computer Assisted Language Learning

In her article “How Technology Aids Language”, Anna Spitbaum describes the advantages of learning English with the help of modern technology. Learning a language used to be very difficult back in the days but in times of technological developments, such as the Internet, almost everyone is able to do so. Difficult languages, that are hard to learn for non-native speakers, can now be translated with the help of various softwares and websites and furthermore, we now have the possibility to protect vanishing and threatened languages with the help of dictionaries or online databases. But all inventions will be in vain if there is no one who makes use of a language on a regular

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of using technology in teaching English as a second language. It considers some techniques which can promote English language students to take a step forward on their learning skills by using technology. In this research, the focus is on reading and writing ability of learners. During the study, some techniques, such as: Use of Computers, Use of Electronic Dictionaries, Use of Internet Text-Chatting and writing E-mails were taken into account and the results of

In teacher-led classrooms, teachers will often provide a list of words and their definitions and ask students to correctly pronounce and accurately memorize content-related definitions of the words (Bos & Anders, 1990). The traditional method of teaching vocabulary has proven effective for many students, but it is important to note that there are students with alternative learning needs who may benefit from an untraditional teaching method such as computer assisted instruction.

Thinking of language as an object, a set of rules and codes to follow, is to remove it from its true meaning of being a means for communication and expression of self. The social influence and cultural meaning that language has is far too complex and meaningful to describe as an object. Although language should not be seen as an object it can be physically present around us. It is present in physical forms such as speech, audio recordings, and writings. When looking at it from this point of view, language is a material object. (Gee & Hayes, 2011, p. 6). It is important for teachers to understand that children today make sense of the world through visual, audio, digital and multimedia texts/teaching tools and interactive activities better than they can with more ‘traditional’ tools (such as textbooks and reading from a whiteboard). (Green, 2006, p. 6). Living in a digital world with the socio-cultural demands being increased for new technological tools to teach children, teachers need to ensure that they can keep up with these new tools. Not only are technological advances important to consider when teaching students, the learning levels of the children need to be considered also. If a student does not or cannot understand new technology at a high level how can we expect them to learn anything from these technological learning tools. These learning

Nowadays, Digital literacy helps to understand and analyze information through digital technology. The use of technology plays an important role within the process of teaching and learning; it can be used to teach reading and writing skills by using digital devices such as laptops, iPads, Chromebooks, or desktops. However, within the context of the use of technology in the area of education, and specifically in the area of language, digital literacy would also encompass its application both in development of language skills and learning of languages (reading, writing, oral comprehension and oral production). Although there are many limitations to the technological advances of digital literacy I believe that the advantages are greater than

Modern education stands for using computers or internet websites to educate students in schools and colleges about any kind of a learning course. According to some people nowadays the word modern education is considered to be a synonym to the word "ease", while to others it is considered as an improvement to teaching and learning skills. Technology is gradually developing by the day that now we embrace computers and tablets in offices and schools more than books. In additional to teachers who mostly use projectors to display videos or designed programs which grab the attention of their students in classes. But apparently along with all the advantages modern education has, it also has disadvantages such as effecting a student's health state or how it may cause a student to rely on the internet rather than his own intelligence and creativity. Since this is a debatable topic, this research paper will involve arguments about modern education pros and cons and by facts it will

English is a widely accepted language in the scenario of today. It has become ‘global language’ and we can say has often been referred to as, the lingua franca of the modern era. English as a second language is currently most often taught around the world. In India, the purpose of English is not only for to make communication with the outside world, but also for within inter-state. There is the great ethnic and linguistic diversity. Because of the great diversity within our nation, English as a language played a significant role as an indispensable ‘link’ language. With the tremendous revolution in the Information Technology sector, various software and operating systems have been developed in the English language and English has become a great medium for written and oral communication. Due to communicative and educative value which English as a language has achieved and established itself as the world’s most important language. The world has recognized its

Second Language Acquisition or SLA is a term used to describe learning a second language. There are a number of ways in which one can learn a second language, and in this essay I am going to discuss the links and relationship between second language acquisition and computer-assisted language learning, with particular focus on the pedagogical aspects. The most obvious approach to learning a second language is undoubtedly through the Pedagogic Design, or learning from a teacher in a structured classroom environment. Computer-Assisted Language Learning is another commonly used resource for language learning, and this is regularly referred to as CALL. The

During this second unit we reviewed the most important approaches and methods in language teaching used nowadays. These methods are based in theories that view the language and the learning process differently, in consequence, they have different goals and uses depending what the teacher wants to accomplish.

This paper focuses on effectiveness of an educational technology in teaching-learning process. Educational technologies include multimedia programms that are use for teaching subject as supplement. Through multimedia programms second language learner can learn language in better way as traditional teaching-learning process. It will help them to develop learners’ different skills and his/her ability to use those programms productively in learning language. Integration of technology into teaching shows betterment for the second language learners. The technology for teaching students in this present time is the use of Audio-Video materials/aids, where as audio refers to “hearing”, video refers to “watching” and aids are the tools that are used for this teaching-learning process.

This is a modern educational technology, integrated software methods, a very individual approach to learning, democratic contacts "student - teacher", flexible and free counselling system is wide enough accessibility for all segments of the population, no need often to attend school close the learning process to the dwelling place of the student and what is very important – lower cost of training in comparison with programs of full-time study, but along with these characteristics, it has a number of problems such as incompetent teaching, vague criteria for the assessment of work, inability to participate in the group communication, discussions. And that's what issues need to be addressed, to create inter-University Centre for translating, updating and evaluation of lessons, entire courses, teacher training, need to pay attention to the decision of tasks of companies operating in the market of information technologies, the integrated Informatization of

Computer Assisted Learning , Programmed Learning, Traditional Teaching, Achievement of English grammar, Experimental Group, Control Group, Effectiveness.

This essay presents an analysis of the possibilities of the use of educational software as a motivational tool as well as discuss its advantages and disadvantages in the teaching of English.

Content-based instruction is a communicative approach to language teaching that is gaining a lot of importance in developing linguistic ability. Content based instruction is a teaching method that emphasizes on learning the concept rather than learning the language. This approach is significant as students learn as they experience the learning, i.e. learning by doing. The present paper aims in developing some materials which can be used in teaching Speaking and Writing Skills. It focuses on how these activities help in understanding the concept and applying them in real life situations. The activities can be developed by using Bloom 's Taxonomy which emphasizes from remembering level to creating level. It promotes the higher level thinking orders. It focuses on promoting the level of creating their task through projects, presentations, discussions, conversations etc. A number of exercises can be developed to enhance their speaking and writing skills. We can usually use many textbooks that contain a wide range of reading followed by grammar and vocabulary exercises. We can also use information from internet and other mobile integrated applications. It is a holistic approach into language instruction that has become very popular.

Schools set the various pedagogical changes to achieve the current level of education in other countries. Because of the growing numbers of computer users, this became an effective medium to demonstrate the knowledge and skills of the students. From the traditional searching process for the books in the libraries, the interactive usage of computers can be now addressed as part of the library system.