HISTORY OF CALL

Stages

Behaviorist

It was meanly used for extensive (drills, explicit grammar instruction and translation tests).

Communicative

Communicate is fundamental

Grammar is taught implicitly

Integrative

Integration of the four skills and the use of technology

Reasons to use it

Experiential learning

Motivation

Enhance student achievement

Authentic materials for study

Greater interaction

Individualization

Independence from a single source of information

Global understanding

Barriers

Financial barriers

Availability of computer hardware and software

Technical and theorical knowledge

Acceptance of the technology