Language classrooms are very challenging learning environments, both for the teacher and the student. The teacher tries to cope with the multiple competencies of the language learners, while the student tries to cope with the nuances of a new language. Computers in the language classroom can be an aid to the teacher and the student alike. Learning to maximize the potential of using computers in the language classroom is an area of study in itself—Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). As an interdisciplinary subject Computer Assisted Language Learning aims to assist the teachers in developing computer based language learning modules that would assist their students. The book focuses on various theoretical constructs that come together when we study about CALL; and how we do conceptualize, plan and design a CALL module for our own language classroom. The book may be used by anyone who is interested in conceptualizing, planning and developing their own computer assisted language learning modules for their classrooms.
Dr. Pranita Gopal has been a learner and a class- facilitator involved in English Language Teaching and Computers in Education courses at pre-service teacher education level for almost a decade. She possess a sound knowledge of integrating technology into the teaching learning process and has worked as a consultant for schools to improve the classroom dynamics and implementing CCE activities in the English language classroom. As a researcher she is interested in the synergy of language learning, pedagogy and technology. email: pg110010@gmail.com
Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. CALL An Interdisciplinary Perspective; CALL: An Interdisciplinary Field; Applied Linguistics; Artificial Intelligence (AI); Cognitive Psychology; Computational Linguistics; Educational Psychology; Educational Technology; Human Computer Interaction; Instructional Design; Language Teaching Methodology; Linguistics; Natural Language Processing; Programmed Instruction; Psycholinguistics; Second Language Acquisition (SLA); Sociolinguistics; 2. Learning Theories and CALL; Behaviourism; Cognitivism; Constructivism; 3. Language Teaching Methodology and CALL; Approaches and Methods of Language Teaching; The Grammar Translation Method; 4. Instructional Design and CALL; Instructional Design; Instructional Design Theories; Dick and Carey Model; Gagne’s Conditions of Learning; John Keller’s ARCS Model of Motivation; Role of Instructional Design in developing CALL environments ; 5. Multimedia Learning Principles and CALL Design; Multimedia Learning Principles; Three Views of Multimedia; Two Goals of Multimedia Learning:; A Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning; Three Assumptions of a Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning ; The Principles of Multimedia Learning; What do multimedia principles tell CALL designers?; 6. Display Design Factors and CALL; Design Principles; Display Design in Computer Assisted Language Learning ; So in order to design a User-friendly CALL Interface it is essential that ; 7. Why should CALL be Used?; 8. Elements of the CALL Software; Introduction to the CALL Software; Learner Control; The Information in the CALL Software; Help Options; Exit Options; 9. Types of CALL Software ; 10. Developing CALL Software; Who can develop CALL software?; Stages in Developing the CALL Software; 11. Evaluating CALL Software; Glossary of Terms; References