Computer Application In Language Studies

 Definition An academic ePortfolio is a digital collection created by a student of their course-related work, like essays, posters, photographs, videos, and artwork; academic ePortfolios can also capture other aspects of a student’s life, such as volunteer experiences, employment history, extracurricular activities, and more.  The advantages of e-portfolio Working purposes Usually, people make e-portfolio for career purposes as in the resume they need to give to the employer during the interview session.        2. Attraction  e-portfolio does make one's resume look attractive and interesting which helps in term of finding suitable and stable job.        3. Efforts It also likely to show efforts of one person in finding a job because it takes time and creativity to produce a good e-portfolio. Shortcomings of e-portfolio Photos You need to have a suitable choice of photos unless the company you are targeting w...

 Definition and examples A disruptive technology is one that displaces an established technology and shakes up the industry or a ground-breaking product that creates a completely new industry. examples are :  Cloud computing Personal computer Social networking Email   Problems and issues Facebook   T he shortcoming of this disruptive  technology is that people likely to have the tendency to spread rumors and slanders. T here are also uncensored postings and inappropriate contents that can be found in this trending social networking site. I t is also unsafe for kids  as strangers can just add them as friends.        2. Youtube The problem with Youtube has risen because of the clickbait issue. Zannettou et al (2018) stated that the clickbait will lead users to the spam and fake news link. The Youtube users will be phishing that direct the users to the malicious website.  

 Definition Instant messaging, often shortened to IM or IM'ing, is the exchange of near real-time   messages through a stand-alone application or embedded software. Unlike chat rooms with thousand of users engaging in multiple and overlapping conversations, IM sessions  usually held between two users in a private, back-and-forth style of communication.                                       Roles of instant messenger communication barriers like spatial and temporal in which people often encounter when face-to- face communication takes place can be fixed.  instant messenger has a provision for interaction at a convenient time and place without having to depend on a specific computer and laptop as you can do it in cyber café, computer lab or at a restaurant or even when you are travelling.  In some context, there are complex situation that is easier verbally than to ...

 Definition CMC  encompasses various forms of human  communication  through networked computers, which  can  be synchronous or asynchronous and involve one-to-one, one-to-many, or many-to-many exchanges of text, audio, document and/or video messages. Examples are : The benefits of Computer Mediated Communication Immediate educational benefit Online group projects may improve students’ memories as Cohn (1999) highlights that group work benefits students as they are afforded an educational strategy that helps them to learn about a particular topic.        2.  Immediate social benefits Dyrud (2001) argues that “incorporating group work in classes allows students, with the opportunity to practice their interpersonal skills in a relatively benign and supportive environment”.        3.  Critical thinking Virtual group work activities generates brainstorming and various view points, which can help problem-solving s...