CALL for Mobility (3) (Studies in Computer Assisted Language Learning)

by Shannon Sauro (Editor), Joanna Pitura (Editor)

New
Hardcover
2018
$72.90

This book investigates various aspects of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) that address the challenges arising due to increasing learner and teacher mobility. The chapters deal with two broad areas, i.e. mobile technology for teacher and translator education and technology for mobile language learning. The authors allow for insights into how mobile learning activities can be used in educational settings by providing research on classroom practice. This book aims at helping readers gain a better understanding of the function and implementation of mobile technologies in local classroom contexts to support mobility, professional development, and language and culture learning.

Synopsis

This book investigates various aspects of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) that address the challenges arising due to increasing learner and teacher mobility. The chapters deal with two broad areas, i.e. mobile technology for teacher and translator education and technology for mobile language learning. The authors allow for insights into how mobile learning activities can be used in educational settings by providing research on classroom practice. This book aims at helping readers gain a better understanding of the function and implementation of mobile technologies in local classroom contexts to support mobility, professional development, and language and culture learning.

$72.90

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 196
Edition: New
Publisher: Peter Lang D
Published: 17 May 2018
ISBN 10: 3631744552
ISBN 13: 9783631744550

Author Bio

Joanna Pitura is Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Enhanced Language Education at the Pedagogical University of Cracow, Poland. Her research interests revolve around technology-mediated language learning and teaching, special educational needs, and universal design for learning.

Shannon Sauro is Associate Professor in the Department of Culture, Languages and Media at Malmoe University, Sweden. Her research focuses on the intersection of online fandoms and language learning. She is the former president of the Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO).