-
CALL begins at 1950 since a real-time computer was built at 1951. Main characteristics of behavioristic CALL: Based on behaviorist theory of learning, Focus on receptive drills, Mainly drill and practice type software, Computer as tutor, Learning activities promote language accuracy rather than fluency, Designed to be implemented on mainframe and mini computers.
-
A boom of CALL had happened at 1980s due to the introduction of Personal Computer. Main Characteristics:
View that drill and practice exercises did not yield enough genuine communication.
Computer-based activities
Focus on using the language in context.
Non-Drill Practice format Type
Text reconstruction
Paced reading
Cloze exercises -
In 1990s, educator start to use dvantages of multimedia CD-ROM in teaching language for communicative purposes.
-
In 1991s, start to introduce the internet.
Plan projects on a visual timeline
Map milestones, phases, deadlines, and key events in one place so the sequence is easier to see and share. Timetoast is a timeline maker for work, school, research, and stories.