Saturday, July 24, 2010

Indias own version of computers for rural students..

Not only do they have the cheapest car, now the worlds cheapest PC..(strictly CALL related stuff)

According to Business Times Online, India, acountry not only known for the worlds cheapest car at 100,000 Rupees (note the TATA Nano),



it will also proudly display the worlds' cheapest laptop at a mere 500 Rupees, which is made to boost learning in rural areas..

A spokesperson representing the move was quoted saying that the project is made as a

"..government-developed computer prototype will assist in bridging the 'digital divide' between rich and poor.."

Hope it comes here..who knows..

Week 2

So..What is CALL?

In its most academic and scientific terms is said as:-

"..the search for and study of applications of the computer in language teaching
and learning.."
(Levy, 1997, p.g. 1)

another would say:-
"..any process in which a learner uses a computer and as a result, improves his or her language.."
(Beatty, 2003, p.g.7)


Week 1






What are computers? (again??)


And so ends the first week..



Wednesday, July 21, 2010

If your happy and you know it..

blaaaaaaaaaaaaa....