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Hello there, in today entry I would like to share about CMC or Computer Mediated Communication and ESL.  What is CMC? CMC is any form of interaction between two or more people using connection for example whatsapp, messenger.  CMC in education started in late 1980s and 1990s with the introduction of communicative CALL and it become widespread with emails and forums.  Implement for long distance chat. Asynchronous CMC - communication is not synchronized  -not exchanged or replied immediately  Synchronous CMC - participant between participants is synchronized  -can be exchange immediately  CMC  and long distance learning. CMC was applied in long distance learning in late 2000s and using video conferencing and e-tutoring. Collaborative Learning -enhance peer interaction and group work for example google docs and google drive. Authentic  Communication - easy access and opportunity to communic...

Search Engines and Online Database you've been using the internet to find information and everything but have you ever wonder how's it work? Search engines are web tools that help us to find information through the website. It allows users to enter the keywords and find the information needed. Example of search engines 4 parts of search engines: 1) database to store references 2) web crawlers to find compile indexes 3)  user interface 4) information retrieval system What is database? a storage that keeps all the indexes and it only contains only essential information of a web page and this is where it is query matched. What is web crawler? An automated program or bot. It "crawl" to find all the information by entering the keywords What is user interface? a user-friendly app or a site friendly where users may input query and search result are presented. eg: Google What is information retrieval systems? A system used to match the user's qu...

In this entry, I would like to share a bit about CALL and Search Engine. Do you remember when you're still a kid or still in primary school? Yes as a Malaysian I'm not very good in English during that time, but some application in computer really help me. At that age, I don't really know what application that is and I just thought that it is only a word game.  but after I learn the previous chapter, now I know that this application is called as CALL. it really helps students to learn English in a better way.  CALL? CALL is Computer Assisted Language Learning and it is used for help students especially when the teacher is not around to help the students.  The progression of CALL: a)  Behavioristic CALL b) Communicative CALL c) Integrated CALL a) behavioristic CALL is developed in 1960s  based on behaviourist learning theory. eg: The Stanford project Advantages: Repetition is beneficial for learning can provide im...

Introduction To CALL  What is CALL? CALL is Computer Assisted Language Learning and it refers to the area of tech and second language teaching and learning. It using computer and in language learning and teaching. these are some of the CALL program that may help you in teaching and learning program and not to forget the Web learning based which is include wikipedia.  CALL can really help teachers and students to learn more with the existing feeling. No more boring and lame stuff but now we can create the wonderful and fun environment with CALL That's all from week 1. until then Stay safe 💙

BLOGGING  INTRODUCTION So you've heard about the term blog and you don't know what is blog all about? in this post I would like to introduce to you what is blog and explain specifically about Blog writing for ELT. What is Blog?  So let's begin with the definitions. A blog is a frequently updated online personal journal or diary. It is a place where you can express yourself to the world, a place to share your thoughts and passions. Open as a public domain and easily accessible online resource. Types of blog: - Weblog - Tutor blog - Class Blog - Learner blog Why we use blogs? As a students an extra resource is a must. We also could encourage the shy student to participate. It also can maintain interest  but the only disadvantages in using blog are it is not easy to correct the students work and unmoderated comments from the readers. I feel that blog is a good medium for us to share our knowledge with others. Well since I just explain wh...