[4th Online Roundtable Discussion]
Theme:
Perspectives on Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in Diverse Learning Environments
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Randall Sadler (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA)
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Invited Speakers:
Dr. Yuji Nakamura (Keio University, Japan)
Dr. Eliane Segati Rios Registro (State University of Northern Parana, Brazil)
Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati (SMA Labschool Jakarta, Indonesia)
Dr. Marta González-Lloret (University of Hawai`i, Manoa, USA)
Moderator:
Ju Seong (John) Lee (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA)
Date:
Tue, November 17, 2015 at 1:10 p.m. (Hawai’i USA)
Tue, November 17, 2015 at 6:10 p.m. (Illinois, USA)
Tue, November 17, 2015 at 10:10 p.m. (Parana, Brazil)
Wed, November 18, 2015 at 7:10 a.m. (Jakarta, Indonesia)
Wed, November 18, 2015 at 9:10 a.m. (Tokyo, Japan)
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Presentation:
*CALL and Teaching English as an International Language (EIL) in Japanese EFL Contexts: Affordances and Constraints
Dr. Yuji Nakamura (Keio University, Japan)
A number of scholars have advocated for teaching English as an International Language (EIL) – that is, teaching English as one language among many used in international contexts and/or multilingual contexts, not teaching one particular variety of English. Existing literature on EIL has not fully explored relations between the theoretical discussions of EIL and its classroom practices.
The purpose of the current study is to link theory and practice related to teaching EIL via a videoconference-based flipped class by connecting one university in Japan with four universities in the U.S. and Asian countries. The paper starts with the challenges of ELT in Japan from an EIL perspective. It explores videoconferencing as a pedagogical method for implementing EIL with the introduction of the nature of the videoconference-based flipped class. It also discusses successes and limitations of the videoconference-based flipped class. Finally, possible ways to teach EIL more effectively in EFL classrooms will be suggested.
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CALL in Low-Tech Contexts: The Case of Brazil
Dr. Eliane Segati Rios Registro (State University of Northern Parana, Brazil)
We aim at discussing different experiences of research carried out with undergraduate Language (English-Portuguese) and Literature students from Northern Parana State University (UENP) in Brazil and their implications considering our needs when integrating technology and classroom in the Brazilian context. First, we consider the participation of pre-service teachers from an English Language undergraduate degree in an educational chat, the reflection promoted or not by the use of this digital genre, as well as the difficulties of using this tool, as a consequence of his/her process of identity building in a social community. After that, we share some experiences concerning the research in digital contexts for Brazilian students.
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CALL for Language Learning at Indonesian Secondary Level:From Theory to Practice
Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati (SMA Labschool Jakarta, Indonesia)
In the field of EAL, studies reported that CALL is giving new perspectives impose learning points, particularly in developing students’ language learning. There are relatively unexplored in the context of Indonesian secondary schools. Departing from this point, this paper focused on the description of the use the technology in language learning. Specifically, this study examines the benefits and challenges of making use of some application of technology to enhance students’ language skills. This research draws four major findings, they are: (1) the English syllabus related to the use of technology in language learning; (2) the apps that are familiar used in language learning; (3) the contribution of the technology to learning points; and (4) teachers’ roles in enacting technology in language learning
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CALL in contexts with no expert speakers of the L2
Dr. Marta González-Lloret (University of Hawai`i, Manoa, USA)
In context where expert speakers of the target language are difficult to find, computer-assisted language learning or technology-mediated language learning offers an excellent opportunity to create contexts and activities for authentic language and culture interaction. This presentation will review the reasons why connection with expert speakers is essential for language learners and propose some technologies that can mediate meaningful and rich interaction, as well as provide environments for the development of interactional and cross-cultural competence.
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