Until now, I feel computer is a good tool for me to learn language. No matter communication, writing, and listening, it helps me a lot. I can utilize websites to enhance the comprehension. If I know the good websites, I also can participate in online chat to communicate for different people because everyone has different filed. Maybe we can share some information to each other. Besides, we also can write articles and put it on the websites. Everyone will give some suggestions.
I look forward to making the vedio in this semester. I am happy I can make my own websites. On the one hand, I am able to put information that I want to teach students. On the other hand, I can learn how to make a websites which students will get knowledge really.
2008年3月12日 星期三
2008年3月11日 星期二
assignment 3/12
1. What are the three phrases of CALL? What role do computers play in each phrase? Please write down the classification of the use of computer technologies in language learning and teaching : a metaphorical approach by Warschauer.
(1) Three phrases of the CALL are Behaviorist CALL, Communicative CALL and Integrative CALL. (2) Behaviorist CALL: Drill and practice courseware is based on the model of computeras tutor. The computer serves as a vehicle for delivering instructional materials to the student. Communicative CALL: The computer is as a tool. First, there were a variety of programs to provide skill practice, but in a non-drill format. Another CALL model used for communicative activities involves the computer as stimulus. In this case, the purpose of the CALL activityis not so much to have students discover the right answer, but rather tostimulate students' discussion, writing, or critical thinking. The third model of computers in communicative CALL involves thecomputeras tool, or, as sometimescalled, the computer as workhorse. Integrative CALL: It based on two important technological developments of the last decade--multimedia computers and the Internet. The computer is as a tour like paced reading, text construction and language games.
2. Visit Warschauer's homepage for his contributions to CALL.
He worte many books which attracted second and foreign language teachers and researchers over around the world. His books supplies many information about technology.
3.On page 18, the author mentions the use of online chat in a NASA space project to enhance communication skills. Please visit http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/StarChild.html and outline the possibilities of using technology to promote collaborative learning and developing communities of learners.
I think the possibilities of using technology to promote collaborative learning and develop communities of learners is 100%. Technology is developing well nowadays. If we can using technology to learn, we are able to understand quickly. Besides, the website supplies many information for learners to use collaboratively. If the teacher gives students the websites, she/he can ask students to read the stories. They can discuss each other where they don't know during the class or if they read the stories themselves, some words have comments. It is very convenient. It is important that each student can do some activities online. Maybe they can divide into a pair of students or groups, they are able to communicate together. Not only can they get information from others, but also they can enhance communication skills. Therefore, this is a good way for teacher to teach students.
(1) Three phrases of the CALL are Behaviorist CALL, Communicative CALL and Integrative CALL. (2) Behaviorist CALL: Drill and practice courseware is based on the model of computeras tutor. The computer serves as a vehicle for delivering instructional materials to the student. Communicative CALL: The computer is as a tool. First, there were a variety of programs to provide skill practice, but in a non-drill format. Another CALL model used for communicative activities involves the computer as stimulus. In this case, the purpose of the CALL activityis not so much to have students discover the right answer, but rather tostimulate students' discussion, writing, or critical thinking. The third model of computers in communicative CALL involves thecomputeras tool, or, as sometimescalled, the computer as workhorse. Integrative CALL: It based on two important technological developments of the last decade--multimedia computers and the Internet. The computer is as a tour like paced reading, text construction and language games.
2. Visit Warschauer's homepage for his contributions to CALL.
He worte many books which attracted second and foreign language teachers and researchers over around the world. His books supplies many information about technology.
3.On page 18, the author mentions the use of online chat in a NASA space project to enhance communication skills. Please visit http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/StarChild.html and outline the possibilities of using technology to promote collaborative learning and developing communities of learners.
I think the possibilities of using technology to promote collaborative learning and develop communities of learners is 100%. Technology is developing well nowadays. If we can using technology to learn, we are able to understand quickly. Besides, the website supplies many information for learners to use collaboratively. If the teacher gives students the websites, she/he can ask students to read the stories. They can discuss each other where they don't know during the class or if they read the stories themselves, some words have comments. It is very convenient. It is important that each student can do some activities online. Maybe they can divide into a pair of students or groups, they are able to communicate together. Not only can they get information from others, but also they can enhance communication skills. Therefore, this is a good way for teacher to teach students.
2008年3月5日 星期三
Reflection 2008/3/5
Today, I learned how to utilize search engine to find out the right answer. First, I must know
what question I want to know. Then I need to key in the keyword on the search engine. If I
key in the correct keyword, I can search the answer right away. I think this method is good for
me to search information on the Internet. Only I know the steps, searching information is easy
and convenient for me. Besides, it is also useful to my project. Project is academic, so I need to
find some professional articles to read. Thus, I can type "pdf" in front of the keyword. Then,
there are many information whcih I really need. All in all, I am happy I could learn this way.
After teacher teaches the computer assisted language learning, I will use Communicative Call
to teach students because students can helpe each other and they will have the authentic
audiences to learn. It is important for beginning learners. If they have materials to facilitate
them, they can learn the second language quickly. They also can creat new information by
materials.
what question I want to know. Then I need to key in the keyword on the search engine. If I
key in the correct keyword, I can search the answer right away. I think this method is good for
me to search information on the Internet. Only I know the steps, searching information is easy
and convenient for me. Besides, it is also useful to my project. Project is academic, so I need to
find some professional articles to read. Thus, I can type "pdf" in front of the keyword. Then,
there are many information whcih I really need. All in all, I am happy I could learn this way.
After teacher teaches the computer assisted language learning, I will use Communicative Call
to teach students because students can helpe each other and they will have the authentic
audiences to learn. It is important for beginning learners. If they have materials to facilitate
them, they can learn the second language quickly. They also can creat new information by
materials.
2008年3月4日 星期二
Treasure Hunt
Question: Who is the tallest man in the world?
Keyword:tallest man in the world
Search Engine: Google
Answer: Ukrainian Leonid Stadnyk
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=474101&in_page_id=1811
Keyword:tallest man in the world
Search Engine: Google
Answer: Ukrainian Leonid Stadnyk
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=474101&in_page_id=1811
2008年2月26日 星期二
The First Day in Computer-Assisted Language Learning
When teacher tells us this course is how to use computer to learn language, I believe it will be interesting. I am interested in computer, so I hope I will learn more advanced language by compupter teaching in this course.
There are many information on the website. I will follow teacher's instruction to make me learn well. Maybe during the class, I will have difficulties. However, I will try my best to learn.
There are many information on the website. I will follow teacher's instruction to make me learn well. Maybe during the class, I will have difficulties. However, I will try my best to learn.
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