"Application of Bax Normilasation in Saudi Arabia: The how!"

Stephan Bax argues that, "Our aim should be to attain a state of `normalisation'
in which the technology is invisible and truly integrated".
a. In brief, paraphrase the changes which Bax suggested and the means
proposed of achieving normlisation.
b. Explain how these changes and means could be applied to our Saudi context.

Bax intend that our aim should be to attain Integrated CALL, a state of 'normalisation', in which the technology is invisible and truly integrated, when computers are used every day by language students and teachers as an integral part of every lesson, like a pen or a book. He suggested changes in technology, in the size, shape and position of the classroom computer, and  in teachers’  and learners’ attitudes.

He pointed out that we need make more studies of individual environments to clarify the relationship between the factors. He also argued that we need action research in individual environments to identify barriers to normalisation and ways of overcoming them.

In Saudi context we have not reach this stage of normalisation  yet . In fact, we have problems due to lake of PCs, technical support and other important equipment. On the other hand, Norrmalisation can take place when  the teacher  provide lectures  supported by PowerPoint, which they can be send to the students via email,  exercise are done collaboratively, and assignments are  submitted and returned by email . Moreover, CALL can be integrated when we offer appropriate high-quality in computers. It is important for both teachers and students to use it naturally and as integral part of learning and teaching process.