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Early computers had very limited capabilities. They were used mainly for mathematical calculations. In addition, they were accesible only at large universities or government and military forces.

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In this period of time, computers took the role as a teacher. They were able to give students positive and negative feedback.

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Teachers thought computers were helpful to teach language. However, they were lacked the element of authentic communication. Some computers programs developed a variety of responses and they were not able to jugde the students when they made mistakes. In addition, computers games were developed to teach language where students were able to interact and make choices.

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The technology advanced in two important ways: multimedia and the world wide web. Mutimedia programs were developed by CD ROMS, programs which included text, images, animations, videos and sounds, in this way students had more freedom to explore and learn according their own interests and needs.

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Nowadays, computers and internet are totally helpful for teachers. Everyday there are more programs that we can use to teach and create new lessons. In addition, a computer never will replace a human teacher. Explanations are more clear by a teacher than a computer. They are a big and important tool for all of us. As we know, technology is evolving everyday and we have to be able to learn how to use it in a helpful way in the classroom.