Stephan Bax argues that, "Our aim
should be to attain a state of `normalization' in which the technology is
invisible and truly integrated"
In the article of
Stephan Bax we found that he discussed the development of the CALL through the
past, present and future. Also, we found the three phases of CALL (Computer
Assisted Learning Language) which divided previously by Mark Warschauer.
Bax suggested we will achieve
normalization when computers are used every day in our classrooms of learning
language by students and teachers. He also suggested that to achieve
normalization we have to identify what are the criteria we need to reach
normalization. Second step is to evaluate what each teaching context need for
its practices according to the criteria we'd identify in the first step. The
last step is to try our best to adjust what we use now in teaching so we
encourage normalization.
In Saudi Arabia, a little early, teachers tend to explain
the lessons by using traditional materials such as, board, chalk, book, pen,
worksheets. And gradually they begin to use technology in schools and improving
education. They start to use smart board at most schools now. In order to
applied normalization,
teachers must be aware of the importance of technology as a part of the
educational process and to be able to integrate it with learning . To be able to reach the state of normalization which
Stephen Bax is referring to: we have to prepare the schools and universities
with the technological devices computers, projectors, and a good network. The
teacher can ask students to search about an article or a video that related to
their lesson on classroom may this make them more active and interested in
learning. Using power point presentation to explain the lesson, send the
assignments via Email or upload it on any online web. All these could develop
learning process and make it normalized through time.

Hi Thuraya,,
ReplyDeleteI like your post and I think technology is useful and not only for entertainment.
Good Luke
Hi ..
ReplyDeleteGood reflecting and i think TECHNOLOGY is something important and its useful these days in improveing learning ..
GOOD LUCK Thuraya .. :)
Hi . i agree with soso ghamdi.
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