As in many other fields, computers have a significant role in language teaching programs and there are various software in this area. Of all these, DynEd (Dynamic Education) Interactive Language Learning Program which began to be used in... more
As in many other fields, computers have a significant role in language teaching programs and there are various software in this area. Of all these, DynEd (Dynamic Education) Interactive Language Learning Program which began to be used in state primary schools nationwide as well as some private ones in Turkey in 2006 stands out to the most commonly-used one in Turkey. The aim of the study is to guide teachers of English about how to use DynEd in an effective way. The research is a qualitative study. As a conclusion, it has been found out that DynEd is said to have positive results about students " attitude towards English. Then, blended learning, regular use of repeat, headphone and microphone buttons and regularly study of DynEd are suggested most.
Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) is one of the developing approaches that can assist to improve the language skills (reading, writing, listening) of students in English as a foreign language (EFL). CALL has been used to teach... more
Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) is one of the developing approaches that can assist to improve the language skills (reading, writing, listening) of students in English as a foreign language (EFL). CALL has been used to teach EFL learners through language drills or skills practice to stimulate discussion and interaction, or as a tool to improve writing and research. This study aims to point out the effects of DynEd on attitudes and language skills in EFL of middle school students in Turkey. The study contributes to the area of EFL learning and fosters students' perceptions of EFL. The sample of this study, which utilized an ex-post facto design, recruited 136 middle school students as participants. According to the results, it can be said that, in addition to the conventional teaching environment, the use of DynEd significantly improved both the language skills and attitudes of the students in EFL. However, DynEd did not make any difference in students' attitudes towards EFL according to grade level and gender. Moreover, students using DynEd have expressed positive views about DynEd.
