Language learning

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Definition

This will be an overview page on technology used in language learning (including second language learning)

Technology

Computer-based training (CBT)

• Computer-assisted language learning (CALL)

Simulations and games

• MUDs and MOOs

computer-mediated-communication (CMC) oriented technology

• Blogs
• Wikis

Links

General

• Jim Duber on CALL
• The New Tanuki (Out of service, but still useful)

On-line environments & examples

• Lets Talk
• Aaron Patric Campbell's Blog
• JALT 06 Blogging Workshop, in particular Issues with Weblogs in Language Learning

Journals

• Language learning & technology (LLT) Journal (open access referred journal for second and foreign language educators)

References

• Campbell, Aaron Patric (2003), Weblogs for Use with ESL Classes, The Internet TESL Journal, Vol. IX, No. 2, February 2003. [1]

• Godwin-Jones, Bob (2005). Emerging Technologies - Messaging, Gaming, Peer-to-peer Sharing: Language Learning Strategies & Tools for the Millennial Generation, Language Learning & Technology. January 2005, Volume 9, Number 1, pp. 17-22, PDF

• Godwin-Jones, Bob (2003). Emerging Technologies - Blogs and Wikis: Environments for On-line Collaboration. Language Learning & Technology, Vol. 7, No. 2, May 2003, pp. 12-16 HTML - PDF

Pinkman, Kathleen (2005). Using Blogs in the Foreign Language Classroom: Encouraging Learner Independence, The JALT CALL Journal, 2005, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 12-24 Copyright © CALL SIG (ISSN 1832-4215) - PDF

• Steven L. Thorne and J. Scott Payne (2005), Evolutionary Trajectories, Internet-mediated Expression, and Language Education. CALICO Journal, 22 (3), pp 371-397. PDF