English Language Activities In Computer-Based Learning Environment: A Case Study In ESL Malaysian Classroom

Nadzrah Abu Bakar

Abstract


Computer based learning environment has been widely discussed, especially in finding a
better way to incorporate computer-based activities in the classroom. Lately, the use of
computers in the classroom is particularly important in the context of teaching and
learning English as a second language. This paper aims to investigate and to understand
how computer-based activities are organized in a school situation that is totally dependent
on the syllabus. This study is a case study that incorporates classroom observations,
field-notes, interviews and written documents. Both computer-based activities and non
computer-based activities in ESL classrooms were recorded and anaylsed. This study
concludes that the opportunities for students to learn English as a second language using
computers are very wide, and the use of L2 can be increased if authentic computer-based
activities can be incorporated in the lesson.


Keywords


CALL, learning environment, language activities, technology

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