Unit 2 Computer Assisted Language Lea
Unit (2) Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
Objective
By the end of this unit, the participant should be able to use the following computer functions to enhance teaching and learning English.
1. Using computer as a CD player
2. Using computer as a video player
3. Using Ms Word in Teaching and learning English
a. Word keyboard shortcuts
b. Drawing tables
c. Drawing hidden tables
d. Track changes
4. Using Power Point presentation in Teaching English
1) Using computer as a CD player
The computer by itself has many capabilities for enhancing language learning but combined with other technologies such internet and LCD, the possibilities are even greater for the English language learner. It is important to remember that however you use computers in your class; they are not a substitute for teaching. They are an extra tool for the teacher and their use needs careful planning and preparation.
The tape recorder & more recently the CD player are perhaps the most common piece of technology that language teachers have access to. Most course books, including English for Palestine 1-12, have several listening activities on CDs.
Lab Task (1)
a. Familiarise yourself with the CD player types and features
b. Auto repeat function
Teaching Task (1)
With loudspeakers, the computer functions as a useful audio player that provides faster access to audiomaterials, without the manual fast forward or reverse (which saves time in class). As a Palestinian
English language teacher, think and try to list 3 pedagogical functions of using computer as an audioplayer for teaching English for Palestine.
a. perception of sounds
b.
c.
Dr. Nazmi Al-Masri - IUG
Unit (2) Computer-Assisted Language Learning 2014
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2) Using computer as a video player
Lab Task (2)
a. Familiarise yourself with video player types and features
b. Learn how to download, save and play a video from sites like these:
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Youtube (teaching and learning English) http://www.english-4kids.com/powerpoint.html ESL Videos
Objective
By the end of this unit, the participant should be able to use the following computer functions to enhance teaching and learning English.
1. Using computer as a CD player
2. Using computer as a video player
3. Using Ms Word in Teaching and learning English
a. Word keyboard shortcuts
b. Drawing tables
c. Drawing hidden tables
d. Track changes
4. Using Power Point presentation in Teaching English
1) Using computer as a CD player
The computer by itself has many capabilities for enhancing language learning but combined with other technologies such internet and LCD, the possibilities are even greater for the English language learner. It is important to remember that however you use computers in your class; they are not a substitute for teaching. They are an extra tool for the teacher and their use needs careful planning and preparation.
The tape recorder & more recently the CD player are perhaps the most common piece of technology that language teachers have access to. Most course books, including English for Palestine 1-12, have several listening activities on CDs.
Lab Task (1)
a. Familiarise yourself with the CD player types and features
b. Auto repeat function
Teaching Task (1)
With loudspeakers, the computer functions as a useful audio player that provides faster access to audiomaterials, without the manual fast forward or reverse (which saves time in class). As a Palestinian
English language teacher, think and try to list 3 pedagogical functions of using computer as an audioplayer for teaching English for Palestine.
a. perception of sounds
b.
c.
Dr. Nazmi Al-Masri - IUG
Unit (2) Computer-Assisted Language Learning 2014
Page 1
2) Using computer as a video player
Lab Task (2)
a. Familiarise yourself with video player types and features
b. Learn how to download, save and play a video from sites like these:
-
Youtube (teaching and learning English) http://www.english-4kids.com/powerpoint.html ESL Videos