# ASSIGNMENT 1 [Q B]

Question B : Relate the study to the various aspects of the history of CALL

In the last couple of decades, compute technology has expanded enormously and has become part of our daily lives. Many of us use computers at work, school and even at home. We are at the point where we cannot return to our old lifestyles because we have accustomed ourselves to an easier way of life through computers. The computer now becomes the vehicle as a tool for interactive communication. And it is one of the most important things in any education environment. Lately, Joyce Nutta (2000) in her research paper “Is Computer-Based Grammar Instruction as Effective as Teacher- Directed Grammar Instruction for Teaching L2 Structures?” studied the role of computer in delivering a lesson about the grammar in second language and found out that computers played a main role in delivering the idea and students who has been taught by lecturers using computers understood and scored better than the direct instruction. On the other hand, Computers are in nearly every classroom across the world. There are some classrooms that still don't have computers, but thanks to programs to help boost the number, more and more classroom are getting the advantage of having computers in the schools. There are pros and cons to having computers in the classroom though. Learning Technology- Our children have to learn about the technology that they will be working with when they grow up. The sooner they learn how to use it, the more they will know about it when the time comes. This is the number one reason why computers are important in the classroom. It gives all kids a chance to learn about it, not just those who can afford to have one in their homes. Knowledge Availability- When there are computers in the classroom, there is also more knowledge. If the computers are on the internet, kids have an easier time finding the information they need to get good grades. They can look things up quickly and efficiently right from the classroom. They don't have to spend as much time to find good information on any subject area. Neatness Counts- Teachers through the centuries have always said that neatness does count. Computers in the classroom make this much easier. Typing something on the computer and then printing it out will always be much neater than even the best of handwriting. It is clear, unlike some writing. That makes it much easier for the teacher to understand. On the other hand, we have some cons that might affect the quality of teaching and also the existence of the computer in a class room, Playing- Kids who are on computers at school will often play games or do things on the internet that they aren't supposed to be doing. Although the computers are monitored well, they still find a way. This is a great way for kids to waste precious learning time. With all good things, there are bad things to accompany. Libraries- The art of learning how to use a library suffers when there are computers in the classroom. The use of libraries is still an important skill to learn. Libraries offer things that computers can't. It is important that kids learn what the library has to offer them and how to use it to their advantage. Cheating- Cheating can be done much easier when there are computers in the classroom. This is especially true if the computers are online. The kids can use Google for the answers or even ask a friend through email or chat. Having computers in the classroom can actually promote cheating. Everything has its advantages and disadvantages. The pros to having computers in the classroom far outweigh the cons. Kids have to learn about computers because it is their world now and will be when they graduate. The ability to learn how to use computers should not be limited to those who have enough money in their bank account to have a computer.