Language Learning in Computer-assisted Collaborative Learning (CACL) Environment

Abstract

Does computer helps learners improve their cognition? If yes, then what are the theories support such improvement? The different computer-assisted system will be used in the different purpose and needs of the education. Besides discussing the theories and some basic computer-assisted learning environment, this paper is trying to find the answers of the following questions as well: In which way do Computer-assisted Collaborative Learning (CACL) systems help learner improve the cognition? Will CACL help students in language (both first language and second language) learning?