ENGLISH ONLINE LEARNIG: OVERVIEW
English online learning has become one of the methods for English learning around the world and in China. It helps lots of Chinese to write and speak in English. With the improvement of technology, nowadays, English learners have more choices on learning English with the help of computer and other electronic devices. But the new technology in English learning and teaching just provides another for English learners and teachers to choose. The traditional ways of computer-assited language learning will always help English learners in improving there English proficiency and can not be replaced. Then it is a need to know the stages or developments of online English learning and how they can be used in China.
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ONLINE LANGUAGE LEARNIGN IN CHINA
1. From 1955, computer was used for education purpose.
2. From the begining of 1980s, language lab was established in some university in China. 3. In 1986 and 1987, some software for language learning was created. 4. In 1990s, Multimedia computer was widely used in college and university. Students can use comupter to listen English or watch English materials. |
5. From 2000, Internet developed so fast that every university’s computers were linked to internet and students have different ways to learn English with the help of computer and internet.
6. From 2010, different devices are used for language learning such as computer, pad or mobilephone. Softwares and apps are abandunt in English learning, speaking, reading and writing.
6. From 2010, different devices are used for language learning such as computer, pad or mobilephone. Softwares and apps are abandunt in English learning, speaking, reading and writing.
Developments of online learning in China
1) Traditional CALL: Computers have been used for language teaching since the 1960s. This 30+ year history can be roughly divided into three main stages: behavioristic CALL, communicative CALL, and integrative CALL. Each stage corresponds to a certain level of technology as well as a certain pedagogical approach. Usually, there are three approach about CALL: behavioristic CALL, communicative CALL, and integrative CALL. Many of the changes in CALL paradigms flow from economic and social changes.
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2) WBLL: Web-Based Language Learning is also a kind of computer assisted language learning. With the widely use of internet, computer can do more than run the software. The web can do all the works of software do in English learning can teaching. In addition, the web has a good interface for learners and usually the sever can store all the learners data. a web-based language learning system allows anytime, anywhere access to self-paced informal language study. The interaction in EBLL is not only between computer and English learner, but also between English learner and instructor or among English learners.
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3) New Trends: in online English learning: Because of the rapid improvement in portable electronic devices, there are more choices for English learners to study English. At the same time, The 3G and 4G mobile communication technology let the learners to learn a language at anytime in anyplace. Learning becomes ubiquitous and life long. Most of the new technology can be used for English learning such as big data, Cloud and wearable devices. Among them, MOOCs, MALL and Flipped Classroom are often talked by teachers and used by English learners. Some researchers say this new trends can change the classroom, reform the education and make the disappearance of teacher.
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