Lai,
C. Kritsonis, W. (2006).The Advantages and Disadvantages of Computer Technology
in Second Language Acquisition. National
Journal for Publishing and Mentoring Doctoral Student Research.
This article discusses the
advantages and disadvantages of CALL for
current second language learning based on the report of the National
Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition & Language Instruction
Educational Programs’ (2002), that emphasizes the use of the computer
technology and its attached language learning programs to assist the students'
deficiency.
It explains the importance of CALL that has become a new trend
in recently global second language learning instructions. The author depends on
other studies to prove his point in the discussion.
He emphasizes that utilizing
computer technology and (CALL) programs can be convenient to create both
independent and collaborative learning environments which facilitates the
second language acquisition. He explains the disadvantages of
using computer such as:1- the financial part. Thereby ,low budget schools
and low-income students usually cannot afford a computer if it becomes a basic
requirement.2- using computer requires ,from both teachers and learners, a
basic technology knowledge before applying computer technology to assist second
language teaching and learning. 3-The software of computer assisted
language learning programs is still imperfect. Current computer technology
mainly deals with reading, listening, and writing skills.4-computers cannot
handle unexpected situations.
According to the writer, we should
realize what the advantages and disadvantages exited in current computer
technology in order to avoid for misemploying and get its maximum benefits for
our second language teaching and learning.
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