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Kamis, 08 Mei 2014

MID TERM TEST May 8th, 2014



MID TERM TEST
May 8th, 2014
I have a MID term test from my Lecturer today. I have to answer some questions and upload it in my blog. The questions are:
1.        Why do language teachers need to apply products of technology (ICT) in their classrooms?
2.        Mention some products of technology that support English language teaching.
3.        Mention some computer hardware used for teaching and learning activities and explain one by one.
4.        What computer software do you need for teaching English in the classroom?
5.        What do you know about CALL and MALL?
Answer:
1. Information Communications Technology (ICT) refers to technologies that provide access to information through telecommunications, such as internet, wireless networks, phones, and other communication mediums (http://www.techterms.com/definition/ict). Nowadays, the development of information and communication using technology has been improving rapidly, and it also gave impact to the school field, it has influenced to the teaching learning activities in school. The teachers, who have known about the development of ICT for teaching and learning activities, used the technology as interactive media to their teaching material for their students in classroom. For the language teachers need to apply products of technology (ICT) in their classroom because the ICT can enhance meaning learning as active, authentic, and cooperative for the students in the classroom. It provides language learners with the opportunity to use the language that they are learning in meaningful ways in authentic contexts. The Internet provides an easy and fast access to the use of current and authentic materials in the language being studied, which is motivating for the language learner. It also derived from the use of ICT in a language classroom is based on the opportunities it affords for cooperation and collaboration with one’s peers. And the use of ICT in blended language learning classrooms is the opportunity that ICT-based tools give to language teachers so that they can tutor their learners more effectively. (http://americancultures.pbworks.comhttp://americancultures.pbworks.com) 
2. Some products of technology that support English language teaching for example such as Ginger Spell and Grammar Checker (Spelling and Grammar checker), mySpellingGenie (English dictionary spelling), WordAddword (an English puzzle game for vocabulary), Lingoes (easy dictionary and translator), WordZap Deluxe (an English vocabulary game), Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (English dictionary), Slow Click (an English vocabulary games), etc.
3  3. Computer provided by hardware that equipped the work of computer, there are some computer hardware used for teaching and learning activities based on (http://lawrencealbuquerque.wordpress.com/2013/02/27/internal-and-external-hardware-components-in-a-computer/http://lawrencealbuquerque.wordpress.com/2013/02/27/internal-and-external-hardware-components-in-a-computer/), such as
Internal Hardware
a.       The Motherboard
The motherboard is a printed circuit board that houses most, if not all of the internal components. These include the Central Processor and the Memory cards.
b.      The Processor
The processor is a computer chip that carries out instructions given by computer programs and handles all the day to day tasks that a PC has to do.
c.       RAM
RAM is a type of temporary computer data storage. It deals with temporary data requests such as keeping windows open on a desktop or just viewing a file.
d.      The Hard Disk
The Hard Disk drive is a type of permanent computer data storage. Data is retrieved by using a series of rapidly spinning magnetic disks that store the data.
e.       CD ROM Drive
A CD Rom drive is a drive that reads compact discs only, but now expands to DVDs as well.
f.       Power Supply
The Power Supply unit is a switch operated unit that converts mains AC electricity into DC electricity that powers all the internal components.
g.      Power Cable
These cables are connected to the Power Supply Unit and cables that look like this power the motherboard and is the largest connector found on a PC’s motherboard. Without these, the computer would not work, so are an essential internal component.
h.      Fan
A fan inside a computer is a fan that sucks cool air into the PC case and blows hot air out of the case and stops any key components overheating. This is an essential part of a computer’s cooling system.
i.        Graphic Card
The graphics card is a type of expansion card that processes and produces outputs for displays.
j.        Solid State Drives (SSD)
Solid State Drives are drives that have no actual mechanical parts and are a form of computer data storage.
External Hardware:
a.       Monitor
The monitor is the display for a PC. This is where anything you can see is displayed. Monitors vary in size and use LCD screens for better quality.
b.      Keyboard
The keyboard is the main way of typing on a PC. When typed, each key produces a letter on the screen.
c.       Mouse
The mouse is the primary way of navigating a computer. The mouse used to have a ball that could move in any direction.
d.      Printer
The printer is computer hardware that will print anything written or created on a PC onto paper, whether it is text or photos.
e.       Computer Casing
The computer casing is the housing for all the internal components of the PC. These are usually made from steel because they need to be durable.
      4. Computer software I need for teaching English in the classroom such as computer software that can enhance students’ proficiency in language learning and improve the ability in English skills such as reading, listening, writing, speaking skills, grammar, spelling, pronunciation software, etc. for example dictionary software, fun games software for English teaching such as slow click vocabulary games,  Ginger Spell and Grammar Checker for Spelling and Grammar checker, mySpellingGenie for English dictionary spelling, or maybe there is a software which has completed with the 4 skills of English, grammar, pronunciation, dictionary, and spelling just in one software.
5  5.  - CALL is Computer Assisted Language Learning that offers the aspect of educational, programs, resources, software, journals, organizations, software tutorials including all types of exercises for grammar drills, vocabulary, listening and pronunciation exercises, games, etc. for teaching language in classroom. This approach related to multimedia computers and the Internet that combine text, graphics, sound, animation and video. Students use a computer for a useful device which enables them to be close to the world such as the Internet and WWW are very motivating, offering a wide range of material and new learning strategies. Students also can create their own web sites or projects, according to their individual needs, inside and outside the classroom; using e-mails, articles, class-conferencing, etc.
- MALL is Mobile Assisted Learning, it is device beside computer that can be used to teach the English learning material by the students in effective ways. So, Mobile Assisted Learning is a way in learning language from the mobile devices which can be operate in three main operational systems, such as Apple iOS, Android, Windows phone. the studies of using mobile device in learning English in classroom is called MALL, Mobile Assisted Language Learning.
The main function of edtech for teaching English language:
a.              A tool for teacher to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
b.     It available in many purposes of EFL class, such as Listening, Voice recognition, Pronunciation checking, Monolingual dictionaries, e-Vocabulary book (Lexical Book),qr code readers, e-flashcards, etc.
c.              As a tool for students in learning in the classroom.
d.             It is effective tool for students in learning English language outside classroom.
e.              Enhance the accessibility of content for impaired students how to use the application.
f.               Give the students feedback.