STUDENTS' REACTIONS FOR CALL

CALL is the acronym for Computer Assisted Language Learning and of course, it is related to the use of computers for language teaching and learning.

However, there are a number of issues can be put into considerations when it comes to the matter of learning online.

According to Daniel Westlake, in his article entitled  ‘Issues in eLearning’ dated August 23, 2010, online education is defined as any type of learning that can be done online or with the help of online technology of computers. This covers all levels of education from primary until tertiary education.

There are three important issues presented in his articles namely; personal interaction, student interaction as well as cheating. But, I would like to draw your attention on the first issue; the personal interaction.

Interaction between a teacher and the students is very important as it measures the success of a particular lesson. Learning processes involve two ways communications and the students must respond to the teacher’s teaching and the teachers must be able to communicate their meanings professionally and clearly.  However, eLearning promotes the student individually and of course; it has several good points and bad points. The good point is; it gives autonomy to the students to explore the program or the exercises by themselves. This will amplify the opportunity for the students to wholly engage in the learning processes. It also brings good news to the introverted students in the classroom to participate while completing the tasks provided by the teachers.  This situation can only happen when the students are required to complete the task in the classroom when the teacher is around to assist them.

My question is :  what would happen to the students if they are required to complete the task at home when they have no one to search for  assistance?