ENTRY 2 CALL

HI EVERYONE. I'M BACK ! THE NEW THINGS THAT I HAVE LEARNT TODAY IS CALL. CALL? WHAT IS CALL? CHECK IT OUT !

Let me introduce you first. CALL stand for Computer Assisted Language Learning. It is a term used to refers to the area of technology and second language teaching and learning. It is the search for and study of the application of computer in language teaching and learning. It covers any process in which a learner uses a computer and, as a result, improves his or her language. It involves material designs, technologies, pedagogical theories and modes of instruction.

There are 4 programs of CALL which are:

·  CALL-Specific Software

·  Generic Software

·  Web-based Learning Programs

·  CMC                                                           

The role of computers are computer can be as tutor for language drills and practice, tool for writing, presenting and research. Everything need computer nowadays as a main platform to connect with the world.

ENTRY 1 BLOGGING

HI PEEPS ! SO FOR THE FIRST ENTRY’S TOPIC THAT I WANT TO SHARE WITH YOU GUYS IS BLOG. SO WHAT IS BLOG? LET’S CHECK IT OUT !

                                                   

From what I have learnt about blogging, there are several type of blog which are Weblog, Tutor Blog, Class Blog, and Learner Blog. WEBLOG is an updated website that you can always write and update your latest. It is more like online journal. It is easy to you to set up the information thus it can display pictures and videos also. More interesting about Weblog, easy to access with online resources. Anywhere, anytime! TUTOR BLOG basically conducted by teacher of the class. The content of the blog consists of syllabus material, course information, homework and assignments. It is all about educational informative. CLASS BLOG is moderates by teacher and a site that is shared by class members so that teachers and student can post anything that related with subjects or class activity. Other than that, it will be able used as a collaborative discussion space. LEARNER BLOG can be used as online journal where students are encouraged to shared thoughts, reflect on lesson or write about what interests them. It is basically students own a personal blog but it takes time and effort for teachers to implement.

WHY PEOPLE USE BLOGS?

From what I have known, teacher and tutors can provide extra reading for students to do the revision and exercises. Thus, it is a point students to online resources related to lesson. Students who do not participate much and shy to expose themselves, blog is the main medium to them. Others, blog can encourage process-writing approach and stimulate out of class discussions.