CALL is an acronym for Computer Assisted Language Learning and is a growing field in ILT (Information and Learning Technology) with a wide selection of applications; reference works, study and research tools available as well as plenty of applications targeted at specific English language exams. (http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/call.html)
Althought CALL offers many advantages for teachers to facilitate their student's learning process, it is important to be aware of its implementation and its implications on Teacher Training; that's why I recommend you to read this article https://www.calico.org/a-538-Issues%20in%20CALL%20Implementation%20and%20Its%20Implications%20on%20Teacher%20Training.html by Nuraihan Mat Daud in which you realized the role of teachers in the success of using CALL; if your are a teacher or you are about to, this article shows you how challenging could be to implement CALL if you are not well prepared and if you are not familiar with it. Technology offers us a whole world of possibilities to do the learning process an active, interesting, easy and varied path, but take your time: be prepared yourself, know and take advantage of the software and hardware available, and then give your students the sense of confidence they need to integrate CALL to their lives.
Althought CALL offers many advantages for teachers to facilitate their student's learning process, it is important to be aware of its implementation and its implications on Teacher Training; that's why I recommend you to read this article https://www.calico.org/a-538-Issues%20in%20CALL%20Implementation%20and%20Its%20Implications%20on%20Teacher%20Training.html by Nuraihan Mat Daud in which you realized the role of teachers in the success of using CALL; if your are a teacher or you are about to, this article shows you how challenging could be to implement CALL if you are not well prepared and if you are not familiar with it. Technology offers us a whole world of possibilities to do the learning process an active, interesting, easy and varied path, but take your time: be prepared yourself, know and take advantage of the software and hardware available, and then give your students the sense of confidence they need to integrate CALL to their lives.
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