The authors mention the teaching guidelines of CALL. First, the principle of dual immersion is mentioned. In dual immersion, "students are immersed in learning language skills and technology skills simultaneously, with the teacher providing the necessary structure and support along the way." Moreover, computers are best to be integrated to into the curriculum. To students, their learning experience will be regarded as project-based. Internet and computer is a tool of problem solving and task fulfilling. Besides, they are also platform for students to display their product and interacting with other learners. Yet, teachers are no longer the centre of classroom. A teacher is a "guide on side" who assists students to "organize their projects and to give language-specific instruction as needed during project activities." Finally, the authors points out that students should learn with a purpose. Projects are no longer for the purpose of assessment only. They are designed to solve some real problems in life. Through the Net, students can explore more information, cultivate views to different issues and finally, display their ideas on the platform.
I agree that Internet is an useful tool which can effectively connect students to the real world. Teachers therefor should help students to choose and think critically while they are bombarded with the vast amount of information and ideas.
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