Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computer

VI, Vu Tuong (2005, FEB). Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computer. T¹p chÝ Khoa häc ®hqghn, ngo¹i ng÷, T.xxI, 61, Retrieved 04/18/09, from http://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/saad/Documents/advant%20and%20disadvant%20of%20CALL.pdf

Vu Tuong VI (*)
This article was written by Vu Tuong Vi. It is about the advantages and disadvantages of using computer network technology in languages teaching. The writer said that technology has been used in language teaching for almost three decades. The internet transforms the computer to a tool for information processing and communication. The main idea of this paper is to examine the usefulness of using technology in languages teaching and learning environment. According to the writer “The computer network has offered language teachers and learners a source of authentic material” (VI T¹p chÝ Khoa häc ®hqghn, ngo¹i ng÷, T.xxI, Sè 2, 2005)
. He also thinks multimedia programs can be used as powerful tools to enhance teaching. He added that technology provide to the students (wide range of sources such as online dictionaries). The writer mentioned others advantages such as student can obtain a free lecture notes magazines and newspapers in order to enhance their reading skill. The writer also think that “computer network has been seen as a useful tool for communication” (VI T¹p chÝ Khoa häc ®hqghn, ngo¹i ng÷, T.xxI, Sè 2, 2005)
. Today teachers and students communicate through E-mail, blackboard and others communication tools.
The writer maintained many concern about using technology in teaching languages such as the issues of accessibility, financial barriers, time consuming, and some times lack of knowledge among teachers. The writer concluded his paper by emphasizing on idea of necessity of using computer network technology in teaching languages. I think the writer was successful to offer many examples for the advantages of using technology in teaching languages but his examples for the disadvantages are very general.