2nd Entry☺

Since I was absent for two weeks, I printed all the notes from cloveclouds.blogspot.com and I tried to read and understand it by my own. The chapters are, Introduction to CALL, Evolution of CALL and Search Engines & Online Database.

In the chapter of 'Introduction to CALL', the term CALL is Computer Assisted Language Learning that refers to a technology used to teach and learn second language. When a learner uses this app, he/she can improves their language. There are 4 CALL Programs which are CALL-Specific Software, Generic Software, Web-based Learning Programs and CMC. I have also learnt that what a computer can and can't do. 

For the chapter 'Evolution of CALL', I have learnt that there are 3 progression of CALL which are behaviouristic CALL, communicative CALL, integrated CALL. Other than just playing games in the computer, computer also has its roles. Computer Mediated Communication (CMC)  is an authentic two-way communication where students can directly communicate with other learners of the language. I feel so impressed to know that computer has so much benefits in it.

Lastly for the chapter 'Search Engine & Online Database', I have learnt that Search Engines is when you search the web, these Web Search Engine rank the result of your query, usually be relevance. Examples of web search engines are Google & Alta. Furthermore, database often work in a similar way where you can search for the information you need, but it helps to know how to best conduct your search.