2. Computer Assisted Language Learning

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This session reviews the different phases of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), the behaviouristic CALL (1960-1970s), the communicative CALL (1970s-1980s) and the integrative CALL (1990 - ) with particular emphasis on the theoretical underpinnings of each period and examples of educational software.

Presentations

Unit 2.1: Introduction to Computer Assisted Language Learning (PDF)
Unit 2.2: Behaviouristic CALL (PDF)
Unit 2.3: Communicative CALL (PDF)
Unit 2.4: Integrative CALL (PDF)
Unit 2.5: Summary of the 3 CALL Traditions (PDF)

                 

Unit 2.1: Introduction to Computer Assisted Language Learning (PPT)
Unit 2.2: Behaviouristic CALL (PPT)
Unit 2.3: Communicative CALL (PPT)
Unit 2.4: Integrative CALL (PPT)
Unit 2.5: Summary of the 3 CALL Traditions (PPT)

 

Infographics

A Brief History of Computer Aided Language Learning Infographic
Elevating and Empowering World Language Instructors Infographic
The History of the Language Laboratory Infographic