CALL:advantages and disadvantages

Through Ridhwan and Hazween's presentation, i learn that there are two types of computer-mediated communication:

asynchronous-email, online forum, live web conferences.

synchronous-online chatting, instant messaging.

there are so many advantages of CALL in learning, but here i'll only post several which i think conclude all others.

advantages:

1.Prove practices for students through the experiential learning.

2.Offer students with more learning motivation.

3.Enhance student achievement.

4.Increase authentic materials for study.

5.Encourage greater interaction between teachers and students and students and peers.

6.Emphasize the individual needs.

7.Enlarge global understanding.

Despite its various benefits, CALL does not come without flaws:

1.It can increase educational costs and harm the equity of education.

2.Teachers and learners should have basic technology knowledge before they apply

computer technology to assist second language teaching and learning.

3.The software of computer assisted language learning programs is still imperfect.

4.Computers cannot handle unexpected situations.

Having both advantages and disadvantages means that CALL applications and approach require further research and improvements. as of now, it is up to us to use the technology wisely, for the sake of our education system and its future.