Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) has evolved from early uses of flight simulators in the 1950s and mainframe computers running instructional programs in schools in the 1960s. By the 1980s and 1990s, multimedia PCs with CD-ROMs providing animation and sound were being used in classrooms with one computer per classroom. Today, computer labs with internet access in schools allow online activities, email, forums, blogs, wikis and more for language learning. Blended learning, which combines face-to-face and computer-mediated activities, has become an integrated approach for both teachers and students.

1. Teacher: Paula Ledesma
Student: Mariana Garrone
Date: April 16
Universidad Tecnológica Nacional

2. Tutorials Games
Drills Simulation
Problem solving

3. 1950: 1st CAI
• Flight simulator programmes
for pilot combat
1960: CAI at schools
• Instructional programs run on
large mainframes developed by
• IBM developed the first PC and it
was used for instruction at school

4. "the search for and study of applications of the computer
in language teaching and learning“ Levy
TASKS
Filling in gaps
Matching
Multiple Choice
Student-centred materials that allow students
to work on their own

5. CALL
Face to
face
teaching
Blended
Learning
Blended Leaning is a
form of education that
combines face-to-face
classroom methods
with computer-
mediated activities.
This strategy creates an
integrated approach for
both instructors and
students.

6. • Schools start using multimedia PCs which are
delivered in CD-ROM disks
Animation and sound
One
computer per
classroom

7. 1995 - TELL: Technology Enhanced Language Learning
Schools have Internet
connection offering
students and teachers
an endless spectrum
of possibilities

8. 21st century: computer labs with Internet connection at
schools
 Online activities
 E-mail
 Forums
 Blogs
 Wikis
 Networks
 Webquests
 Websites

9. 2010 – 13, Argentina
“Digital Inclusion for all”
The Argentinian State gave
students and teacher of public,
technical and industral schools
more than 250.000 netbooks.
They were also given flashdrives
and routers.

10. We are moving towards a digitalised world,
where education is part. Teachers should
reflect upon the importance and the benefits
of keeping up with technological innovations
and with students’ needs and expectations.
Conclusion