 Aims and Objectives  Introduction  Overview of CALL  English Language learning of elementary and high schools in Indonesia  Recommendations of using CALL in English language learning of elementary and high schools in Indonesia  Conclusion  References

 To give an overview of CALL  To evaluate its potential use for language learning

 Do you use computers for most activities?  Do you get something from computers in terms of English language?

 Why do computers become interesting for language learning?  How is English taught in Indonesia?

 The definition of CALL (Beatty, 2003)  Applications of CALL (Beatty, 2003)  Requirements to implement CALL in the classroom

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 Applications of CALL 1. Word Processors 2. Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) 3. WWW resources 4. Games (Beatty, 2003)

1. Technology-literate teachers 2. Technician support 3. Language learning accommodation 4. Budget 5. The attitude of teachers and learners to technology (Hagen, 1993; Sharma and Barret, 2007)  Requirements to implement CALL in the classroom

 Education curriculum in Indonesia The curriculum of education in Indonesia has an autonomous system which is regulated by local government (Bidang DIKBUD KBRI Tokyo 2003, p.5).  Drawbacks in Implementing CALL in English Learning of elementary and high schools in Indonesia

1. Budget (The Jakarta Post, 2009). 2. Teachers’ attitudes (Noni, 2010). 3. The problems in distributing resources (The Jakarta Post, 2009). 4. Liable into violence and irresponsible activities (The Jakarta Post, 2009).  Drawbacks in Implementing CALL in English Learning of elementary and high schools in Indonesia

 Teachers Customise learning technology  Schools cooperate with local government  Peer school training

 The definition of CALL  The successful implementation of CALL  The recommendation : Customizing learning technology, cooperate with local government and peer school teaching

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