Durak+CESUR-+ELT+METHOD-+Computer+Assisted+Language+Learning

**Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) is an approach to language teaching and learning in which computer technology is used as an aid to the presentation, reinforcement and assessment of material to be learned, usually including a substantial interactive element. ** In this age this technique is very useful for classroom environments. It is practical. It includes millions of different sources. It is time and energy saving. It increases creativity and productivity. ** However; this technique is not useful for young learners. They should be educated to protect themselves from the possible dangers of computers and internet. This technique is not useful for some schools in Turkey due to lack of technological and professional resources. **
 * Computer assisted language learning **

**Comment by Fatma ÇELİK ** **I agree with you in terms of computer assisted language learning is very useful and practical for classroom ** environments.We can use visuals and reading materials graphs, we can listen to songs and watch videos. As you have said, they are all time and energy saving increasing creativity and productivity. However, I do not understand the reason why it is not useful for young learners. I think in the opposite way. As they are young, they need more interaction, more communication and more color in their lessons. As long as their use of Internet is controlled, the computers should be uploaded with suitable programs, it would not be a problem. However, in terms of Turkey, I do not approve computer assistant language learning as Turkey has bigger problems in education.

**Comment by Salim AKKIN**

I definitely agree with you Burak. Today, we live in a world in which technology has a great significance. As you have mentioned, computer assisted language learning is very appropriate for the learners learning a second or foreign language. Its features offer a diversity of facilities that would both motivate the learners and enhance their learning. This means that thanks to the computers, the target language can be more contextualized and the students can be easily exposed to authentic language. However, I do not agree with you about the use of technology for young learners. In my opinion, apart from texting; pictures, audios and videos on the Internet have a great influence on learners to draw their attention. Thus, young learners can benefit from them. Besides, they can learn how to use technological devices for learning in the classrooms and for other purposes outside the classroom. As Fatma said, as long as their use of Internet is controlled, the computers should be uploaded with suitable programs; it would not be a problem.I also agree with that use of technology in some schools in Turkey is not applicable due to the lack of budget, technological and professional resources.


 * Comment by Meryem Çalık**

I strongly agree with Burak. As he said computer assisted language learning is very beneficial even necessary. We live in 21th century and we have to keep up with and effectively use the technology. As Burak said it is practical, includes millions of different sources. It saves time and energy and increases creativity and productivity. But for this we need to train our teachers to use it effectively and properly. If we do not, teachers will be in a very difficult situation because students would exploit teachers ignorance. I disagree with Burak in that computer assisted language learning is not appropriate for young learners. I agree that they need direction about proper using of it but usin computer assited language learning technique will help them a lot beacuse they are children of technology. They love it, they need it. So we should use this as a weapon to teach them.


 * Comment by Tuba Aslan**

I agree with Burak in the effectivenes of the computer assisted language learning. I think also that it provides a variety and time and energy saving. It is easy to reach and use computers in our age. We can use the computers for a variety of things for example doing listening, watching videos, for visual things etc. It also attracts the students attention because they are more tend to technology and the computers. But in the point that it is not suitable for young learners I disagree with Burak as Meryem. Bcause when the necessary infrastructure is not provided, not for just young learners it can be dangerous for all age groups according to me so this technique needs a strong infrastructure and attention.