Technology Assisted Language Learning

Computer-Aided Language Learning

Computer-Enhanced Language Learning: suggests the computer's role is to make learning better.

Technology-Enhanced Language Learning: accommodates more than just computers, often brings in video and sees the computer as just one part of a more extensive system.

Technology-Assisted Language Learning: a variant of CALL and TELL.

Computer-Assisted Language Instruction: more teaching-oriented with 'instruction' in it.

Computer-Based Language Training: views elements of language learning as 'training' with definable, measurable objectives.

Information Technology/Information and Communication Technologies, common acronyms outside of language teaching.

Network-Based Language Teaching: focuses on networks, both locally and through the Internet.

Digital Language Learning: a relatively new term encompassing computers and other digital devices.

Mobile Assisted Language Learning: focuses on learning with mobile devices like mobile phones, tablets, and mp3 players.