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Based on the article “Computers and Language Learning: an Overview” by Mark Barschauer and Deborah Healey.
Through time, language teaching has been evolving not only in the way dialects change but on the way information is presented to the learner. From this assumption, we may describe CALL (computer - assisted language learning) as a very good ally when it comes to learning a new language.
Long ago, computers started to play a very important role on the language teaching field, this in the sense that they were good at storing data, so they represented an unlimited source of information not only for students to memorize concepts but for teachers to create more meaningful classes. Years passed and computers became a guider rather than staying being a simple source. One may think that computer programs are becoming a very likely substitute of teachers in days ahead; this because of overcrowded classrooms or a educational industry willing to offer more study vacancies for less cost. Either way, computers or technological artifacts in general, have proved to be a fascinating tool whether students make progress when using them or not.
Among many advantages this approach has, specially on the teaching area, computer assisted discussion is the one that calls my attention the most. It is said to trigger participation and dialogue not only between teacher-student but student-student as well. On this scenario, students feel more comfortable interacting through internet writing than they do face to face. Not caring who has the best accent or who talks the most.
Nowadays, it is necessary to keep up with technology in order to improve our teaching every day.
"I agree with you Eduardo Ramos. Computer assisted discussion is a trigger of participation and dialogue between teacher-student and student-student, so students feel more comfortable interacting through internet by chatting, writing and posting blogs.
ResponderEliminarThese chat programs may help shy students because they are not being watched by the teacher neither the rest of the class. If students make some mistakes, the correction would be less embarrassing.
To conclude, I would like to share a question with you:
How can we as teachers improve our teaching every day by using technology?
I would like to say I have a complete answer to that but I do not. However, I think you may find this link rather interesting http://www.teachhub.com/12-easy-ways-use-technology-your-classroom-even-technophobic-teachers
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