Computer can be used as an interactive tool to facilitate language learning. It allows for interaction with students, enhances language learning through examples and practice, and stimulates conversation. While some studies show varying effects, computer-based language instruction is seen as better than traditional methods due to computers' flexibility, ability to interact, and potential to encourage learning. However, disadvantages include initial cost and potential for eye strain or slow performance. Student feedback on CALL programs is generally positive when the programs are easy to use, though slow computers are seen negatively.

1. CHAPTER 2COMPUTER – ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING (CALL)Presented by: The Second GroupAffandiIrsyad NugrahaIstiqomahUun Mulyawati

2. Computer is used as a tool and a medium to facilitate people in learning, such as learning a language.Computer is more interactive aid compared from another media.Yet it is powerless and dependent to the users.Roles of Computers in Learning

3. The development of information technology has encouraged the expert in education to conduct the experiment of using computer in for educational purpose.The use of computer in the learning process has many advantages for the students’ learning progress. Computers and language learning

4. It can be used:to make an interaction with the students,to enhance language learning,to generate examples to illustrate certain operations,to stimulate conversation.

5. There are some evidences that show unidentical effect of using computer for the language learning purpose.However the efectiveness of using computer in language learning is also influenced by social and individual differences of the students.

6. Issues regarding the change of methods of language teachingFor the purpose of improving English language teaching some methods have been developed.The latest method is developed as a reaction of the weaknesses of the former method.

7. The following are the descriptions of some methods in language teaching and their weakness:

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10. And nowadays the experts assume that computer based language instruction is better than any other methods in a number of ways.

11. CAL program is the use of computer in the learning progress usually by means of an interactive – computer system.CALL is CAL program used in the process of language teaching and learning.CAL and CALL: What are they?

12. The assumption that computers in language learning is better than other methods is based on the considerations below:Computer is flexibleComputer has the ability to interact with the studentsComputer can create a new classroom context that appears to make interaction among childrenComputer can encourage the students in learning a languageCALL: Underlying considerations

13. Advantages:Related to reading habit, CALL encourages the users to develop a non sequential reading habit.CALL allows users to choose any topic of information available within the package.CALL encourages the users to make a collaboration in the learning process.The students have no limited time to learn language by using CALL program.Advantages and Disadvantages of CALL

14. It is less handy (not anymore)It can cause irritation and painIt is expensive (not anymore)Disadvantages:

15. Positive comment The computer has interesting and flexible program. Moreover it is simple to operate.Negative comment This appears when the computer works very slowly.Students’ s view towards call program

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