Advantages of CALL
Lai, Ch.-Ch. & Kritsonis, W. A. (2006): The Advantages and Disadvantages of Computer Technology in Second Language Acquisition. In: Doctoral Forum. National Journal for Publishing and Mentoring Doctoral Students Research. Vol.3, No.1. Verfügbar unter: https://tinyurl.com/adcall06
Advantages of CALL
por Ozer Samersim
1. students can study more independently
2. What abilities will promote 2nd language learners' motivation?
2.1. fun games
2.2. communicative activities
2.3. reduce learning stress, anxiety
2.4. provide repeated lessons as often as necessary
3. How does computer technology help students to carry out their independent studies?
3.1. by providing interdisciplinary, multicultural learning opportunities
4. computers capture, analyze, present data on students' performances
4.1. help in observing, checking, assessing students' learning process
4.2. help in offering feedback tailored to students' learning needs
5. authentic reading materials
6. interactive visual media
6.1. images
6.2. videos
6.3. visual expression of abstract concepts, cognitions makes understanding them easier
6.3.1. as opposed to verbally expressing abstract ideas
6.3.1.1. What are effects of various communicative, interactive activities?
6.3.1.1.1. strengthen linguistic skills
6.3.1.1.2. they affect one's learning attitude
6.3.1.1.3. building of self-instruction strategies, self-confidence
7. global community in the WWW
8. more independence
8.1. spatial
8.2. time-wise
9. lower costs
10. teacher has more time to concentrate on parts of 2nd language teaching that the computer cannot handle
10.1. pronunciation
10.2. work on spoken dialogue
10.3. training for
10.3.1. essay writing
10.3.2. presentation
11. 7 Reasons [Lee (2000)]
11.1. practice through experiental learning
11.2. greater learning motivation
11.3. enhance student achievement
11.4. increase authentic material for study
11.5. encourage greater interaction between
11.5.1. teachers & students
11.5.2. students & peers