DESIGNING COMPUTER-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING ( CALL )

INTRODUCTION.

Background

The use of computers in schools have expanded significantly and influenced the way of teaching English as foreign language. Many English teachers in Indonesia now think about the implications of the computers. Technology brings about changes in the teaching methodologies of foreign language unless they are used simply to automate fill-in-the-gap exercises. Ballenden as quoted by Hartoyo ( 2008 ) states that computer technology will increasingly affect all aspects of life, including education.

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COMPUTER ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING IN INDONESIAN PERSPECTIVE; An Overview.

I. INTRODUCTION

1. Background

The computer technology has developed tremendously and affected human life. Kawabata ( 2006 ) noted that with the development of user friendly computers and the rapid reduction of prices, the use of computers has become widespread and expanded not only at the offices but also in homes and schools.  Balenden as quoted by Hartoyo ( 2008 ) revealed that computers technology have increasingly penetrated all areas of life, including education. The use of computers for language teaching and learning are growing signifantly.

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