Advantages and disadvantages of computer learning

DOCTORAL FORUM NATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PUBLISHING AND MENTORING DOCTORAL STUDENT RESEARCH VOLUME 3 NUMBER 1, 2006 1 The Advantages and Disadvantages of Computer Technology in Second Language Acquisition Cheng-Chieh Lai PhD Student in Educational Leadership... More

DOCTORAL FORUM NATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PUBLISHING AND MENTORING DOCTORAL STUDENT RESEARCH VOLUME 3 NUMBER 1, 2006 1 The Advantages and Disadvantages of Computer Technology in Second Language Acquisition Cheng-Chieh Lai PhD Student in Educational Leadership Prairie View A&M University College of Education William Allan Kritsonis, PhD Professor PhD Program in Educational Leadership Prairie View A&M University Member of the Texas A&M University System Visiting Lecturer (2005) Oxford Round Table University of Oxford, Oxford, England Distinguished Alumnus (2004) Central Washington University College of Education and Professional Studies ABSTRACT The purpose of this article is to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of computer technology for second language learning. Research findings indicate that the use of computer has a positive effect on the achievement levels of second language learners, but it still has its limitations and weaknesses, such as financial, isolated, and knowledge requ Less