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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Important Hardware and Software in Language Learning Process



Important Hardware and Software in Language Learning Process

HARDWARE
Hardware is the machinery and electronic parts of a computer system.  It refers only to the physical parts or components of a computer. It can be seen and touched. In language learning process, there are some hardware that can be used to help students understand and acquire the material. Those are
1.      Image scanner
It is a device for examining something or recording something using light, sound or X-rays.


2.      Headset and microphone
It is a device that is used for hearing and recording sounds or for making your voice louder when you are speaking.


3.      Pointing device
It is a mouse or other device which allows you to move the cursor on a computer screen.


4.      Webcam
It is a video camera that is connected to a computer so that what it records can be seen on a website as it happens.


5.      Speakers
It is the part of a radio, computer or piece of musical equipment that the sound comes out of.


6.      USB Flash drive
It is a small memory device that can be used to store data from a computer and move it from one computer to another.


7.      External Hard drive
That is a disk outside a computer that stores data and programs


8.      Modem
It is a device that connects one computer system to another using a telephone line so that data can be sent.

9.      LCD projector
It is a way of showing information in electronic equipment. An electric current is passed through a special liquid and numbers and letters can be seen on small screen.


10.  Camera
It is a piece of equipment for taking photographs, moving pictures or television pictures



SOFTWARE
Sofware is all of the programs in computer system.  It only can be seen but we cannot touch it directly.. In language learning process, there are some software that can be used to help students understand and acquire the material. Those are
1.      Microsoft power point
It is a slide-based presentation program developed by Microsoft.

Source : http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/powerpoint.jpg

2.      Prezy
Prezi is a presentation sofware and storytelling tool for presenting ideas on a virtual canvas.

Source : http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cd/Prezi_logo.jpg
3.      Ulead Video Studio
It is a sofware for editing movie and audio.
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4.      Movie maker
It is a software for making a video or audio file

5.      Audacity
It is a an easy-to use audio editor and recorder.

http://manual.audacityteam.org/m/images/4/48/Audacity-logo-r-450wide-whitebg.jpg
6.      Cool Edit Pro
It is a sofware for editing music

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