Computers and language learning: an overview
Mark Warschauer and Deborah Healey
Recent years have shown an explosion of interest in using computers for language teaching and learning. A decade ago, the use of computers in the language classroom was of concern only to a small number of specialists. However, with the advent of multimedia computing and the Internet, the role of computers in language instruction has now become an important issue confronting large numbers of language teachers throughout the world.
1
Since when the computers have been used for language learning?
Choose one or more answers
a
1990's
b
1970's
c
1960's
d
1980's
2
What are the main stages of CALL
Choose one or more answers
a
behaviouristic CALL, communicative CALL, and integrative CALL.
b
behaviouristic CALL, interactive CALL, and modern CALL
c
comprehensive CALL, illustrated CALL, and semantic CALL
d
behaviouristic CALL, communicative CALL, and modern CALL
3
What does the each stage of CALL correspond ?
Choose one or more answers
a
Each stage corresponds to central elements' of the language learning process
b
Each stage corresponds to CALL paradigms flow from economic and social changes
c
Each stage corresponds to a new perspective on technology and language learning.
d
Each stage corresponds to a certain level of technology as well as a certain pedagogical approach.
4
What did behaviorist CALL feature?
Choose one or more answers
a
This mode of CALL featured repetitive language drills.
b
This mode of CALL featured question-answer drills.
c
This mode of CALL featured communicative approach.
d
This mode of CALL featured student-centered teaching method.
5
What is the name of the best-known tutorial system in behavioristic CALL?
Choose one or more answers
a
NEPTUN
b
PLATO
c
VENUS
d
MARS
6
When did communicative CALL emerge?
Choose one or more answers
a
in the late 1980s and early 1990s
b
in the late 1960s and early 1970s
c
in the late 1970s and early 1980s
d
in the late 1950s and early 1960s
7
Which is not stressed by the proponents of the communicative CALL?
Choose one or more answers
a
Computer-based activities should allow and encourage students to generate original utterances rather than just manipulate prefabricated language.
b
Computer-based activities should teach grammar implicitly rather than explicitly.
c
Computer-based activities should focus more on using forms than on the forms themselves.
d
Computer-based activities should focus on using forms.
8
What did text recognition programs allow during communicative CALL period?
Choose one or more answers
a
Students actively interpret and organise the information they are given.
b
Students working alone or in groups to rearrange words and texts to discover patterns of language and meaning.
c
Collaboration and competition
d
Electronic conversations with the computer
9
One of the reasons that administrators buy software is with the thought of providing an integrated teaching solution—something that will:
a
provide realistic, native-speaker models of the language in a variety of media
b
offer a language learning curriculum
c
determine the best next step for the learner
and provide practice with that skill area
d
do a needs assessment
10
What does the www stand for?
Choose one or more answers
a
World Wide Web
b
World Wise Web
c
Wide World Web
d
Web Wise World
