.in class task 3: entry blog.

For your next blog entry please answer the following questions:




1. Why do you think evaluation of CALL courseware, websites, materials etc important?

Honestly, I rarely used CALL courseware, websites and materials etc for my language learning. There was only a few times when I have to search for language practices and exercises for language learning that urged me to do such effort (me tgh geleng kepala..ishh..) . I am used to traditional method in which teachers are regarded as the means of learning. Thus, when I was asked to evaluate courseware or website for the first task, I was quite anxious of what to expect. Surprisingly, i found it challenging but yet, very educational. I think that the evaluation of either websites or courseware are essential for students engagment in learning. We will know whether the courseware of website or materials are suitable for the learners based on their age level and standard. Lists of new ways to improve learning will be found and it would be a great chance to explore for more. And I believe that through evaluations it would help you to understand what suits you the best in language learning.







2. How do you think Hot Potatoes JCloze may help your students learn English?

During the first CALL class, it was my very first time listening to Hot Potatoes (me blushing...:) ) i have no idea about the usage and its advantages to English learners. But when Dr Izaham showed a few applications using the hot potatoes, I was amazed. Saying to myself... napela aku tak study potato nie for practicum ?!...sigh* The application would surely reduce teachers’ work but the best part is it makes the language learning more fun!! As I tried the application of Hot Potatoes Jcloze in the previous class, I learnt that we can discover our own learning by being independent. They have to do it by their own and seek for answers from their scemata knowledge by ‘hints’ or ‘clues’ provided. This means that they are challenging themselves of whether they understand the subject matter chosen. It also gives immediate feedback to the students which means they can learn and correct their mistakes there and then. I done it myself and i had so much fun playing with the colors and create my own language practices. (though i have issues understanding the details, bengang!!)