CALL

1. Identify one CALL tool that you could try out. Spend at least 10 minutes trying out the tool. Possible examples include, but are not limited too, DuoLingo, Mango Languages, Babble, Rosetta Stone, etc.
   – Our group chose to test Duolingo
2. What type of feedback does the tool give? Is it individualized feedback?
   Duolingo provides instant feedback often designed to highlight the correct answer. If the user gets the question correct, it will inform them and potentially give them an alternative answer that is also correct. If the user gets the question mostly-correct, it will highlight any slight spelling errors and still give credit. If the user does not get the question correct, it will prompt them with the right answer. This kind of feedback can be considered individualized and while Duolingo had complaints of not specifying on incorrect answers or mistakes, they added a feature for user feedback that has largely helped outside of the CALL.
   
3. How does the tool handle clozes? Does it allow multiple possibly correct answers?
   Duolingo uses cloze exercises where users fill in the blanks with the correct word or phrase. It typically allows for multiple correct answers, but it can be strict on word order and specific vocabulary. While it is designed to recognize various correct answers, deviations from the expected format might not always be accepted.
   
4. Does the tool allow you to work on, around or through the language?
   Duolingo primarily helps users work on the language by providing structured lessons and exercises. It introduces new concepts gradually and reinforces them through repetition. While it does offer some flexibility, allowing users to review previous lessons and choose specific topics, it may not provide in-depth explanations or cultural context. Users can work on specific language skills, but additional resources might be needed for a more comprehensive understanding of the language.