(CALL) IN POWERPOINT, Developing Interactive Worksheets (Interactive LKPD) Through CALL Integration

COMPUTER-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING (CALL) IN POWERPOINT

Developing Interactive Worksheets (Interactive LKPD) Through CALL Integration

CALL IN POWER POINT (Create Interactive LKPD)

1. Introduction to CALL

Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) refers to the use of computer technologies to support, enhance, and facilitate the learning and teaching of languages. CALL encourages student-centered learning through interactive multimedia, digital exercises, and self-paced activities.

In modern classrooms, CALL is not limited to specialized language software. Widely accessible tools—such as Microsoft PowerPoint—can also be transformed into effective CALL platforms.

2. Why Use PowerPoint for CALL?

Although PowerPoint is traditionally seen as a presentation tool, in CALL it can function as:

✔ A multimedia learning environment

PowerPoint supports images, audio, video, animations, hyperlinks, and interactive objects.

✔ A platform for interactive language tasks

Teachers can design:

• Clickable activities

• Listening tasks with embedded audio

• Reading passages with pop-up glossaries

• Grammar quizzes with instant feedback

✔ A digital LKPD (Learner’s Worksheet) creator

PowerPoint can be turned into an engaging Interactive LKPD, accessible on laptops, tablets, or smartphones.

✔ An assessment tool

Multiple-choice quizzes, drag-and-drop activities, and trigger-based feedback can be built directly into slides.

Thus, PowerPoint becomes a flexible CALL tool for delivering interactive learning without requiring advanced programming skills.

3. CALL Principles Applied Through PowerPoint

1. Multimodal Learning

Learners receive input through multiple channels:

• text

• images

• audio

• video

• animations

This increases comprehension and engagement.

2. Interactivity

Activities require students to:

• click

• match

• listen

• choose

• reveal answers

• complete tasks

Interactivity makes students active participants, not passive listeners.

3. Autonomous Learning

Students may complete worksheets independently, at their own pace. PowerPoint’s structure allows:

• Navigation buttons

• Self-correcting exercises

• Immediate feedback

4. Authentic Input

Teachers can embed:

• real conversation audio

• authentic videos

• real-world reading passages

These materials reflect real communication contexts.

 4. Types of CALL Activities Implemented in PowerPoint

    A. Listening Activities

    PowerPoint allows embedded audio files for:

• short dialogues

• descriptions of pictures

• conversations

• pronunciation models

Example:

Students listen to an audio clip and choose the correct picture or answer comprehension questions.

B. Speaking Activities

Although PowerPoint cannot record audio directly, it can:

• provide models (video/audio)

• give speaking prompts

• guide students to record using phones or other tools

Example:

“Record yourself describing your friend using 3 adjectives.”

C. Reading Activities

PowerPoint supports interactive reading tasks:

• Reading passages

• Pop-up glossary words

• Highlighted vocabulary

• Comprehension questions with auto feedback

Example:

Students click on a difficult word → definition appears.

D. Vocabulary Activities

PowerPoint can host vocabulary practice such as:

• matching exercises

• clickable flashcards

• picture-word association tasks

• drag-and-drop (manual animation tricks)

E. Grammar Practice

Examples:

• multiple-choice grammar tasks

• fill-in-the-blank with text fields

• error correction tasks

• sentence-building exercises using clickable items

5. How to Use PowerPoint to Create an Interactive CALL-Based LKPD

Below is a detailed guide to building an Interactive LKPD using CALL principles.

A. Designing Navigation (Hyperlinks & Buttons)

PowerPoint allows non-linear navigation through:

• Home, Next, Back buttons

• Menu slides

• Section links

Using Insert → Shapes → Action, teachers create:

• Buttons that move to specific slides

• Buttons that reveal hidden content

• Buttons that return to the main menu

This makes the LKPD function like an app.

B. Embedding Multimedia (Core of CALL Integration)

1. Audio

Insert → Audio → Audio from File

Use for:

• listening tasks

• pronunciation models

• dialogues

• instructions

Students click icons to play the sound.

2. Video

Insert → Video

Use for:

• speaking models

• short real-life situational videos

• cultural exposure

3. Images & Icons

Use images for:

• vocabulary introduction

• picture description tasks

• matching activities

C. Creating Interactive Activities Using Triggers

PowerPoint triggers allow objects to appear or disappear when clicked.

Examples:

• Click a picture → show description

• Click a button → reveal correct answer

• Click a word → show definition

• Click an option → show “Correct/Incorrect” slide

This is essential for CALL-style feedback.

D. Designing Interactive Exercises

1. Multiple-Choice Questions

• Create answer buttons

• Link each to a feedback slide (Correct! / Try Again!)

2. Matching Vocabulary

Use images or words and make:

• each pair clickable

• or pop up using triggers

3. Drag-and-Drop Tasks

Although limited, it is still possible:

• Use “animation → trigger” to simulate dragging

• Students click item → it jumps to the target

4. Fill-in-the-Blank

Insert text boxes where learners type answers manually.

5. Reveal-the-Answer Cards

Students click a word/shape to reveal:

• hints

• explanations

• translations

• grammar notes

 6. Structure of an Interactive CALL-Based LKPD in PowerPoint

Below is a complete template structure.

Slide 1 — Title Page

CALL-Based Interactive Worksheet

Topic example:

Describing People / Simple Past Tense / Asking & Giving Directions

Slide 2 — Learning Objectives

• Students can understand…

• Students can identify…

• Students can produce…

Slide 3 — Instructions for Use

• Click the navigation buttons to move between sections.

• Complete the tasks by clicking the correct answers.

• Listen to the audio clips before answering listening questions.

• Some slides contain hidden content—click to reveal.

Slide 4 — Vocabulary Preview (Interactive)

Insert images → click to show words

Provide pronunciation audio

Provide example sentences

Slide 5 — Listening Section

• Audio embedded

• Students answer comprehension questions

• Feedback provided automatically

Slide 6 — Reading Section

• Short paragraph

• Clickable difficult words

• Follow-up questions

Slide 7 — Grammar Focus

Explanation + interactive examples

Slide 8 — Activity: Multiple Choice

Clickable answers with feedback

Slide 9 — Activity: Matching

Words + pictures

Use triggers or hyperlinks

Slide 10 — Speaking Task

Instruction + model video/audio

Slide 11 — Reflection

Interactive self-assessment questions

Buttons that reveal suggested answers

Slide 12 — Summary

Review key vocabulary, grammar, and practice tasks

 7. Advantages of Using CALL in PowerPoint

✔ Highly interactive and engaging

Students actively click, listen, and respond.

✔ Supports different learning styles

Visual, auditory, kinesthetic.

✔ Accessible and simple

No special software required.

✔ Allows independent learning

Students can repeat tasks as needed.

✔ Enhances motivation

Games, feedback, and multimedia create enjoyable learning experiences.

📘 8. Conclusion

PowerPoint is more than a simple slide presentation tool; it is a powerful CALL platform that enables teachers to create:

• multimedia-rich lessons

• interactive digital worksheets

• self-paced learning environments

• meaningful language practice

The integration of CALL principles in PowerPoint supports dynamic, engaging, and technology-enhanced language learning experiences suitable for modern learners.

Example 

CALL IN POWER POINT (Create Interactive LKPD)

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