Normalisation of Bax in the Saudi Kingdom

    Bax argues that, "Our aim should be to attain a state of `normalization' in which the technology is invisible and truly integrated" The article talks about the history of CALL which were divided by Warschauer:

·        Communicative

·        Behaviouristic

·        Integrative

     I think we don't need a long time to achieve normalization, because people became develop mentally with the development of technology.

I believe that the new generation of teachers will depend on the new teaching methods and they will use technology , Because these teaching methods are easy and do not require effort from the teacher to explain and re-explain the lesson when students do not understand.     

Challenges of creating web-based activites in Sally Morrison” Interactive lanaguge Learning on the Web

     There are many difficulties for the teachers in creating web-based activity. The first one The teachers have no experience in technology.The second one is how the students access to computers and the problem of the connection speed at which they will be accessing activities.The last one is in creating online activity is disable and special need students they shouldn't be left out.

     For me as a Saudi teacher, the first obstacle is that I do not have full knowledge that qualify me for the use of technology, because of that I'm thinking of taking a course to learn more about these things. The second obstacle may be I will face some students do not have the internet, in their homes.  

CALL and Language Skills

     Speaking the language fluently allows one to feel confident while communicating or interacting with different people.

     To become fluent in English language I think students must Listen to native speakers in natural contexts as much as possible, and practice speaking every day.

here I put some sits that help student to Speaking English language fluently.

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Free English now http://freeenglishnow.com/

student can Download  MP3 files from this sits and using this course to learn to speak English.

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Sound of English http://www.soundsofenglish.org/pronunciation/a.html.

his site includes:

• handouts from presentations we have made
• English pronunciation pages - pictures, sounds, and videos to help you with English pronunciation.
• Activities and exercises for English pronunciation and listening.
• Tips for teachers
• listening exercises with printable worksheets and teacher guides.

Social Networking Sites

    All people today using social networking sits to Facilitates communication that leading to enhanced information discovery.

my reason for using social networking sites is to communicate with others and express myselves easier,share a funny video, keep up with news.. 

       Social networks play a major part in the lives of today’s learner such as facebook,Twitter and email. today’s students have cell phones that can access the Internet and students expect to have access to this online world at all times.

     Yes, it is possible for me to use social networking sites, sharing work socially Whether with Twitter hashtags, Facebook groups, or Instagram.

As a teacher I  can create and post my online videos so that my students can hear a friendly voice when they need to go online to get help with particular concepts.

My reflect on Technological Change and the Future of CALL

In my own opinion ttechnology at school means that students are better able to research outside or inside the classroom; they have access to a greater range of instruction; and are able to build skills that will be useful in the work place.  Educators too, have access to resource materials and extra  instructional material previously unavailable and are able to present their material in new and  sometimes very exciting ways.  Let’s look at these advantages in a little more detail.

1- What is Technological determinism?

is a term used to describe a  relationship between technology and society.

* technical logic determines the design of technological systems.

* the development of technological  systems determines broad social changes.

2- What are the ten developments in Information and Communication Technology?

1.The first important change is from phone-based to wireless communication

2. A second change will be a move from dial-up Internet connections to permanent, direct

online connections.

3. A third change will be from the use of mainly personal computers to the use of portable

computing and online devices.

4. A fourth change will be from narrowband  to broadband .

5. A fifth change will be from expensive personal computing systems to widely affordable

computers and other hardware

6. a sixth development is that the Internet will change from being an exclusive

form of communication and information.

7. A seventh development will be a movement from text-based information and

communication to audiovisual forms of information and communication.

8. An eighth change will be from use of English as the main online language to multilingual

Internet use.

9. A ninth change will be from “non-native” to “native” users of information technology.

10. A tenth change will be the movement of CALL from the language laboratory to the

classroom.

3-What is the expected effect on English teaching of these likely future developments?

 new contexts, new literacies, new genres, new identities, and new

pedagogies.

4- What are the first three stages of CALL mentioned in the reading?

A. Technology

b. English-Teaching Paradigm

c. View of Language

Terms to know

Education Technology : is the development application and evaluation of systems, techniques to improve the process of human learning.

netiquette: is the set of professional and social role practiced in communication over any computer network. Netiquette is as follows:  No Shouting, No chain mail, pyramid marketing, threats or attempts to convert someone to any specific religion.

learning management system: provides an instructor with a way to create content, monitor student participation, A learning management system may also provide students with the ability to use interactive features such as discussion forums.

Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) :is often perceived, somewhat narrowly, as an approach to language teaching and learning in which the computer is used as an aid to the presentation, reinforcement and assessment of material to be learned, usually including a substantial interactive element

Blended Learning: is generally applied to the practice of using both online and in-person learning experiences when teaching students.

Online Learning : online students and teachers interact over the Internet. taking courses without attending a  school or university .

D-learning: means that you will be learning in your own time by reading study material, working on activities, writing assignments.