Task 3

1. Why do you think evaluation of CALL courseware, websites, materials etc important?

The evaluation of CALL courseware, website and materials is very important. Why do we have to evaluate these because we have to know what our target user needs, their level of understanding, their interest and so on. For example, if we want to teach Form 1 students who are not used to the technology, we cannot use technology that beyond their ability to use. Some of software nowadays requires advance skills of software computering which is not suitable for some. Therefore, we have to ensure that the courseware/website/ other materials are user friendly as well as the efficient of time used .



2. How do you think Hot Potatoes JCloze may help your students learn English?

The Hot Potatoes JCloze software is a brilliant invention. Teacher can make a lot of interesting activity without having to consume too much time, it just that teachers have to get familiarized to the software first. The activity done by the software can catch the students' attention because they are colorful, we can add interesting pictures and it is user friendly. If to compare with the old ways; which is using only paper, black/white board I think this is much more better. Time also can be saved because the activity can be done not only in class but at student's home as well. The JCloze can provide clues and hints, therefore the students will be more convenient in finishing the activity. So, less frustration and save time as well.
(time searching for meaning, clues on dictionary, etc )