INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING

 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING

CALL, an abbreviation for Computer Assisted Language Learning, is an interactive method of instruction that helps learners achieve their goals of learning, at their own pace and ability. In this method, computer technology is used in teaching/learning procedures at all stages such as presentation, practice, and feedback.

Computer-assisted language Learning (CALL) is an approach to teaching and learning in which the computer and computer-based resources such as the Internet are used to present, reinforce, and assess the material to be learned. It usually includes a substantial interactive element. It also includes the search for and the investigation of applications in language teaching and learning.  Except for self-study software, CALL is meant to supplement face-to-face language instruction, not replace it. 
CALL has also been known by several other terms such as technology-enhanced language learning, computer-assisted language instruction (Davies), and computer-aided language learning but the field is the same. 

Use of CALL in Classroom Learning/Teaching
With the reduction in the cost of computers, most educational institutions can afford to have computer systems. A computer lab is nowadays seen as an essential requirement in any educational institution because of the increased awareness among the students, teachers and management.

REFERENCES:

Kumar, E. S., & Sreehari, P. (2009). Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). En Foundation Books (pp. 3-14). https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/handbook-for-english-language-laboratories/computer-assisted-language-learning-call/97FCB7A84A31665A92E7C3D2051D0D54

Contributors to Elt World Wiki. (s. f.). Computer-assisted language learning. Elt World Wiki. https://elt.fandom.com/wiki/Computer_assisted_language_learning