This document discusses the impact of technology on language learning and poses several questions for discussion. It asks how the impact of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) differs from its effectiveness, and how perceptions of CALL's impact vary worldwide. It also asks about Warschauer and Jones' two views on whether computers take over the teacher's role, the effectiveness of CALL in promoting language skills, and the advantages and disadvantages of CALL. Finally, it questions whether CALL reinforces current practices or promotes curriculum renewal.

1. Lesson (3)
Technology and Language Learning
Impact of Technology on
Language learning

2. Questions for discussion
1. How can we distinguish between the impact and the
effectiveness of CALL?
2. How is the picture of the impact of CALL varied worldwide?
3. Warschauer and Jones presented two different views about
the extent to which the computer is perceived as taking
over the teacher's role. Explain.
4. What is the effectiveness of CALL in promoting the four skills
of language learning?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of CALL?
6. Do you think that the uses to which CALL is put are just
reinforcing current practices or they are promoting
curriculum renewal?