Journal 3: Evolution of CALL

After learnt about the introduction of CALL, Madam Azida continued the lesson with the Evolution of CALL. This time we need to learn more and more about how did this CALL thing grew up from its beginning till now. There were lot of things we need to explore in order for us to understand how it really happened. For your information, this CALL evolution had 3 different progressions which were Behaviouristic CALL, Communicative CALL and Integrated CALL.

As all of us know, CALL acts as a tool in language learning. According to history, a theory called Behaviouristic CALL was developed in 1960s especially for Audio-Lingual method. It consisted repetitive drill and practice.This method really suited for language learning because it help the learners to master their pronouncitions. By using this method, learners are encourage to keep on repetiting the exercises provided until they master it. One of the example that use this method was  Stanford Project (1960s).

Second progression in CALL evolution known as Communicative CALL. Communicative CALL could be defined as a tool that focused more on language usage rather than grammar. It was developed between 1970s-1980s as it concepts allowed the learners to have their own utterances on word. It was designed to help the learners to utter any words naturally without worrying the grammatical errors. By doing this kind of thing, it will let the learners to enjoy their learning as they do not have to worry doing any mistakes. In this situation, computer holds three important roles which are computer as tutor, computer as stimuli and computer as a tool. Computer works as a tutor as it gives guidance but does not judge learners. For instance, Pronunciation Coach and Rosetta Stone. On the other hand, computer as stimulus when it train learner to solve problem by themselves. Learners will be expose to open discussion, writing and critical thinking where it requires them to have problem solving skills. Last but not least, computer as a tool is when learners are encourage to use generic software like Word Processor, Excel Spreadsheet and Publisher to upgrade the language.


Integrated CALL was the last progression in CALL evolution. It used the integration of real-world into CALL. This evolution started when a CD-ROM was widely used to store the materials for learning. This method used internet to work on. Until now learners will use internet for CALL in their studies especially in language learning.

For this lesson, I  could say that it is important to know the evolution of CALL. Know it progression from time to time so that we could appreciate more. I just wanted to say that CALL is most eligible tool for learners especially language learners because it easy to use and suits well.

Hot Potatoes is one the software that consider as CALL software.