1970 to 1980 – developme
nt of communicative CALL, advancement in mainframe computers

1990-development of integrative CALL, addition of multimedia and the internet

The assumptions implicit in the theory of computer aided language learning  

Computer has the ability to work like classroom instructor if proper configuration is provided

New language are learn better in interactive learning

Interaction with learning process helps in increasing adaptability

Increase adaptability means faster and effective learning

Similar concepts are :

Computer aided instruction (CAI)

Computer based instruction (CBI)

Computer managed instruction (CMI)

Computer based teaching (CBT)

Computer aided teaching (CAT)

Examples of methods that use the concept productively 

Examples include:

Language nut, computer based teaching software

FluentU, a language teaching software

How the concept intersects with instructional technology 

Provide instruction to the students

Analyses learner performance

Assess performance  

process inputs and Provides feedback

Extended to second language acquisition  

Further questions raised by the discussion 

Is computer aided language learning  effective

Is it better than the traditional and formal learning methods

Should it be viewed as assistance to language teachers and trainers or a complete replacement

References

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