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We are required to create and educational video on any topic using Powtoon. My last time using Powtoon was during semester 2 so it shall not be a big problem to look around for try and error. Good lord, Powtoon offers you storyboard and templates and how life has become so smooth for us! My group consists of Z, Sya and me myself. We decided to go with animals with its offsprings. Sounds cheesy but not all are well known of animal offspring names, so there you go. Will update you more on the next entry upon the assignment.  Greater things await you! ❤

In simple word,   any meaningful lesson can help maximizing the acquisition of knowledge and skill which however are needs of learner, define the learning objectives and can create some intervention in order to achieve objectives. First thing first, to apply CALL it is best to get to know behavourist and constructivist learning theories beforehand. Learners ’ needs ·        Learners ’ current skill/knowledge ·        Needs analysis has to be conducted with the syllabus, conducting survey, free writing and public reports. ·        Adjust lesson according to students ’ needs Learning outcomes ·        Input students get/learn/achieve at the end of lesson ·        Ensure the learning outcomes is measurable to monitor students ’ achievements Instructonal design · ...

Hiya, I'm back! This time I am going to talk about Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) usage on ESL. Basically, CMC is a platform for people to interact or communicate over the net by using a computer. The common medium used is via social media. facebook, twitter, emails. I found out that by incorporating CMC into CALL became widespread with the use of both emails and forums.  Internet Chatrooms  (ICR) can be  direct  and  simultaneous communication (synchronous).  These two offers long-distance teaching or learning. e-tutoring : ·        Forums ·        Video conferencing ·        Facebook/Instagram 1)      Collaborative Learning I can conclude education approach involves groups of learners working together on solving problems, completing tasks or creating products. Computer is used in lesson as it can help to ...

Hello there! So this entry I would like to touch about evolution of CALL, the search engine and online database. Firstly, it can be divided into three which is behaviouristic, communicative and integrated CALL. The  criticism  that integrated CALL receives are the quality of the authentic material varies between creators since different people have different styles and ideas. Therefore the content of the lesson or software used might vary from one educator to another. Other than that, the software that is used for integrated CALL is not tailor-made for ESL which causes the instructor to improvise their style or the content of the lesson. And lastly, the interactions over CMC may be authentic but prone to human mistakes. This is due to the fact that students have unlimited access to the software or programs especially social media and have the tendency to misuse them.              In conclusion, even though be...

CALL is a term used to refer to the area of technology and second language teaching and learning. It refers to method of application of the computer to assist in language teaching and language learning. Furtermore, it heavily involves material designs, technologies, pedagogical theories and modes of instruction. CALL covers any process in which learners have to use computers in order to learn a language; this process helps learners to improve their language capabilities and proficiency.  1. CALL - Specific Software Have you ever played  duolingo   or used a prezi  before? Duolingo and prezi are the example of CALL Specific Software (CSS).  CSS is the applications and programs designed specifically to facilitate language learning. It could include web-based exercises, ELT-Software and language games.  2. Generic Software These are the software originally installed in your computer the first time you purchased it. Microsoft...

BLOG WRITING FOR ELT Do you know that blog can be a medium of learning process? This entry will help you understand more in using blog for ELT purpose. WHAT IS BLOG? A personal website or web page on which an individual records opinions, links to other sites, etc. on a regular basis. Can be opened as a public domain and easily accessible online resources. TYPES OF BLOG: Weblog Tutor Blog Class Blog Learner Blog In a nutshell.. Teacher as a facilitator. Active update with materials and references unavailable in class. Encourages students to write blogs, read and comment on others. Updating blog as well as participation in discussion can be made as a course assessment. Blog makes lesson more fun and interesting with pictures, video, graphics etc. thus, i can conclude that blogging can be beneficial for many purposes; entertainment, education or socialising. As people nowadays are very connected to the Internet, by blogging can keep ea...

Hello, Earthlings! First and foremost, I would like to welcome all of you to my blog. I am Hazira Halim and this blog created for weekly reflection journal updates upon subject ESP6013. Stay tuned till my next post. See you later, alligator 🐊