The document discusses how technology can be used to assist language learning in several ways: 1) Technology provides instructional tools in the classroom like computers, the internet, and software that can help develop students' language skills. 2) It acts as a delivery system for instruction by providing individualized learning opportunities, cultural experiences, and support for students with learning difficulties. 3) Certain technologies like computer-assisted language learning (CALL) make the language learning process more student-centered by allowing for self-paced and bidirectional learning.

1. Using Technology to Assist
Language Learning
Guerrero, Anna
marie
ED 480

2. Technology can be used as:
An instructional tool in the classroom
A delivery system for learner instruction
As instructional content itself
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Technology offers a variety of ways for
children to weave together words and
pictures.

3. When used appropriately, it can.
• Develop further all four skills
• Enable students to become more effective and confident
learners
• Raise the standards of students achievements
• Individualize learning, appropriate level and speed.
• Develop independent learning
• Provide opportunities for real communication/real language use/
cultural experiences
• Specific programs provides support for children with dyslexia
and other learning difficulties

4. Traditional Technology Tools
Stereos and Televisions
Overhead projectors &
document cameras
Audiotapes & CDs
Videotapes & DVDs
Cameras & camcorders
telephones

5. Computers, data projectors, and the internet
Vast amount of internet websites
MP3 players
Handhelds and Cell phones
Computer Software
Recorders

6. C: Computer It is a form of computer-based
learning which carries two important
A: Assisted features: bidirectional learning and
individualized learning. It is not a
L: Language method. The focus of CALL is
learning, and not teaching.
L: Learning

7. CALL, What is it for?
Call is not a method
Its materials are tools for learning
The main focus of CALL is learning, and not teaching. Its
materials are used in teaching to facilitate the language
learning process.
It is a student-centered learning material that promotes self-
paced learning.

8. How is it
helpful?.?.
CALL is a tool that helps teachers to facilitate
language learning process. It can be used to
reinforce what has been learned in the
classrooms, and can also be used as remedial to
help learners with limited language proficiency.

9. What can we do with CALL?
Collaborative projects
Peer editing of compositions
Email
Reinforcement of classroom material
Games and simulations
Blogging and Podcasts
WebQuests
Authentic language learning opportunities

10. 3 Suggestions for effective use of the web
for online learning
Provide access to rich sources of
information
Encourage meaningful interaction with
content
Bring people together to
challenge, support, or respond to each other.

11. Online Language Sources and tools..
•CALL
•Blogger
•Photo Management
•Wikis
•Forums
•Chat
•New York Times
•Time Magazine for kids

12. All in All…
There are many ways that
technology can help assist in
language learning. There are many
web sites that are made available to
be utilized be teachers and students
to help with listening, grammar,
vocabulary and reading,
pronunciation and speaking, and
writing. They are all just one click
away and they great thing is they
can be used by anyone at any time.

13. Resources…
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