Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning
Published on 19. June 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-1-4725-8607-0 (ISBN)
Description
Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) is a comprehensive, one-volume work written by leading international figures in the field focusing on a wide range of theoretical and methodological issues. It explains key terms and concepts, synthesizes the research literature and explores the implications of new and emerging technologies.
The book includes chapters on key aspects for CALL such as design, teacher education, evaluation, teaching online and testing, as well as new trends such as social media. The volume takes a broad look at CALL and explores how a variety of theoretical approaches have emerged as influences including socio-cultural theory, constructivism and new literacy studies. A glossary of terms to support those new to CALL as well as to allow those already engaged in the field to deepen their existing knowledge is also provided. Contemporary CALL is essential reading for postgraduate students of language teaching as well as researchers in related fields involved in the study of computer-assisted learning.
The book includes chapters on key aspects for CALL such as design, teacher education, evaluation, teaching online and testing, as well as new trends such as social media. The volume takes a broad look at CALL and explores how a variety of theoretical approaches have emerged as influences including socio-cultural theory, constructivism and new literacy studies. A glossary of terms to support those new to CALL as well as to allow those already engaged in the field to deepen their existing knowledge is also provided. Contemporary CALL is essential reading for postgraduate students of language teaching as well as researchers in related fields involved in the study of computer-assisted learning.
Reviews / Votes
The current volume amply demonstrates that CALL has developed massively in terms of the expertise it can draw upon. The authors in this book are highly regarded as experts and most if not all have spent long years researching their chosen topics. If we were to compare this work with one of even a decade ago, the differences would be resounding... This contextual understanding and attention to detail is evident chapter by chapter, topic by topics in this volume. Cumulatively, the text represents a huge resource for anyone involved in the research and practice of CALL, both old hands and newcomers alike... This now leads me to what has impressed me so much about this book on topics present and accounted for, the discussion is state-of-the-art and written by top experts in the field. It will not surprise you, therefore, that I wholeheartedly recommend it to you. -- Professor Mike Levy, The University of Queensland, Australia (From the Foreword)More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
715 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4725-8607-0 (9781472586070)
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Michael Thomas | Hayo Reinders | Mark Warschauer
Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning
E-Book
11/2012
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Academic USA
€64.39
Available for download
Michael Thomas | Hayo Reinders | Mark Warschauer
Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning
E-Book
11/2012
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Academic USA
€86.39
Available for download
Persons
Michael Thomas is Senior Lecturer in Language Learning Technologies at the University of Central Lancashire, UK, and Editor of International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments.
Hayo Reinders is Head of Learner Development at Middlesex University, London, UK, and Editor of Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching.
Mark Warschauer is a Professor in the Department of Education and the Department of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine, and co-editor of Language Learning and Technology.
Hayo Reinders is Head of Learner Development at Middlesex University, London, UK, and Editor of Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching.
Mark Warschauer is a Professor in the Department of Education and the Department of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine, and co-editor of Language Learning and Technology.
Content
Notes on Contributors
Foreword by Mike Levy
List of Figures and Tables
1. Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning: The Role of Digital Media and Incremental Change, Michael Thomas, Hayo Reinders and Mark Warschauer
SECTION I: The CALL Context
Section Introduction, Michael Thomas, Hayo Reinders and Mark Warschauer
2. Historical Perspectives on CALL, Graham Davies, Sue E. K. Otto and Bernd Rueschoff
3. Researching Language Learning in the Age of Social Media, Carla Meskill and Joy Quah
4. Second Language Teacher Education for CALL: An Alignment of Practice and Theory, Gary Motteram, Diane Slaouti and Zeynep Onat-Stelma
5. Research on Computers in Language Testing: Past, Present and Future, James Dean Brown
6. Materials Design in CALL: Social Presence in Online Environments, Mirjam Hauck and Sylvia Warnecke
SECTION II: CALL Learning Environments
Section Introduction, Hayo Reinders, Michael Thomas and Mark Warschauer
7. Telecollaboration and CALL, Robert O'Dowd
8. Distance CALL Online, Marie-Noelle Lamy
9. Language Learning in Virtual Worlds: Research and Practice, Randall Sadler and Melinda Dooly
10. Digital Games and Language Learning, Chun Lai, Ruhui Ni and Yong Zhao
11. Mobile-Assisted Language Learning, Glenn Stockwell
12. CALL in Low-Tech Contexts, Dafne Gonzalez and Rubena St. Louis
SECTION III: CALL in Language Education
Section Introduction, Michael Thomas, Hayo Reinders and Mark Warschauer
13. Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Learning, Mathias Schulze and Trude Heift
14. Technology-Enhanced Reading Environments, Youngmin Park, Binbin Zheng, Joshua Lawrence and Mark Warschauer
15. The Role of Technology in Teaching and Researching Writing, Volker Hegelheimer and Jooyoung Lee
16. CALL and Less Commonly Taught Languages, Richard M. Robin
17. CALL and Digital Feedback, Paige Ware and Greg Kessler
18. Task-Based Language Teaching and CALL, Michael Thomas
19.CALL and Learner Autonomy: Affordances and Constraints, Hayo Reinders and Philip Hubbard
Glossary and Abbreviations
Foreword by Mike Levy
List of Figures and Tables
1. Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning: The Role of Digital Media and Incremental Change, Michael Thomas, Hayo Reinders and Mark Warschauer
SECTION I: The CALL Context
Section Introduction, Michael Thomas, Hayo Reinders and Mark Warschauer
2. Historical Perspectives on CALL, Graham Davies, Sue E. K. Otto and Bernd Rueschoff
3. Researching Language Learning in the Age of Social Media, Carla Meskill and Joy Quah
4. Second Language Teacher Education for CALL: An Alignment of Practice and Theory, Gary Motteram, Diane Slaouti and Zeynep Onat-Stelma
5. Research on Computers in Language Testing: Past, Present and Future, James Dean Brown
6. Materials Design in CALL: Social Presence in Online Environments, Mirjam Hauck and Sylvia Warnecke
SECTION II: CALL Learning Environments
Section Introduction, Hayo Reinders, Michael Thomas and Mark Warschauer
7. Telecollaboration and CALL, Robert O'Dowd
8. Distance CALL Online, Marie-Noelle Lamy
9. Language Learning in Virtual Worlds: Research and Practice, Randall Sadler and Melinda Dooly
10. Digital Games and Language Learning, Chun Lai, Ruhui Ni and Yong Zhao
11. Mobile-Assisted Language Learning, Glenn Stockwell
12. CALL in Low-Tech Contexts, Dafne Gonzalez and Rubena St. Louis
SECTION III: CALL in Language Education
Section Introduction, Michael Thomas, Hayo Reinders and Mark Warschauer
13. Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Learning, Mathias Schulze and Trude Heift
14. Technology-Enhanced Reading Environments, Youngmin Park, Binbin Zheng, Joshua Lawrence and Mark Warschauer
15. The Role of Technology in Teaching and Researching Writing, Volker Hegelheimer and Jooyoung Lee
16. CALL and Less Commonly Taught Languages, Richard M. Robin
17. CALL and Digital Feedback, Paige Ware and Greg Kessler
18. Task-Based Language Teaching and CALL, Michael Thomas
19.CALL and Learner Autonomy: Affordances and Constraints, Hayo Reinders and Philip Hubbard
Glossary and Abbreviations