MAAL6031 Technology in Language Teaching and Learning
COURSE TEACHER:
Dr. Lillian Wong
Email: lillianwong@hku.hk
OVERVIEW
This course prepares teachers to use technology effectively in their professional practice. It explores some of the key issues in current and emerging uses of technology in language teaching and learning. It looks in particular at concepts of Computer Assisted Language Learning, network-based teaching and learning, and digital literacies. It discusses the use of various technological tools, resources, materials and activities in enhancing teaching and learning. It examines the use of technology from pedagogical and socio-cultural perspectives particularly with reference to language education. No prior experience in teaching using technology is required.
AIMS
The course aims to help teachers carry out their work in an informed and critical way and with an awareness of the technological, social and linguistic implications of the use of technology in language education. It provides teachers with an understanding of the pedagogical approaches and practical aspects of technology in language teaching and learning, looks at a variety of technological tools and applications, and explores emerging issues in language teaching and learning with technology.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- explore key concepts and issues in current uses of technology in language teaching and learning
- identify and evaluate the possibilities and challenges of using various technological resources, materials and activities
- discuss the use of technology in language education from both pedagogical and socio-cultural perspectives
- reflect on teacher professional development and teaching with technology
- analyze a language teaching context and plan for implementation of technology to enhance teaching and learning
SCHEDULE
| Session | Topic |
| 1 | Key concepts and issues in technology in language teaching and learning |
| 2 | CALL technologies, resources, materials and activities for language learning |
| 3 | Digital literacies and virtual learning environments |
| 4 | Digital knowledge and online communities |
| 5 | Technology education policy and standards and teacher professional development |
| 6 | The future of technology in language teaching and learning |
ASSESSMENT
One assignment of 2,500 words on a topic negotiated with the course teacher which will be related to the planning for and the implementation of technology in a language teaching context.
REFERENCES
(The following list of course readings is selective. Additional reading lists will be distributed during the course. Participants should read the pre-course readings before the course begins.)
Pre-course readings
Godwin-Jones, R. (2021). Evolving technologies for language learning. Language Learning & Technology, 25(3), 6–26. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/73443
Hockly, N. (2023). Artificial Intelligence in English Language Teaching: The Good, the bad and the ugly. RELC Journal, 54(2), 445-451. https://doi.org/10.1177/00336882231168504
Hockly, N., & Dudeney, G. (2018). Current and future digital trends in ELT. RELC Journal, 49(2), 164-178. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0033688218777318
Moorhouse, B.L., Walsh, S., Li, Y., & Wong, L.L.C. (2022). Assisting and mediating interaction during synchronous online language lessons: Teachers’ professional practices. TESOL Quarterly, 56(3), 934-960. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/tesq.3144
Wong, L.L.C. (2013). Technological innovation and teacher change: IT in teacher professional development. In Hyland, K. & Wong, L.L.C. (eds.) Innovation and change in English language education (pp. 248–262). Routledge.
OTHER USEFUL REFERENCES
Chapelle, C.A., & Sauro, S. (Eds.). (2017). The handbook of technology and second language teaching and learning. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.
Edmett, A., Ichaporia, N., Crompton, H., & Crichton, R. (2023). Artificial intelligence and English language teaching: Preparing for the future. British Council. https://doi.org/10.57884/78EA-3C69
Farr, F., & Murray, L. (Eds.). (2016). The Routledge handbook of language learning and technology. Routledge.
Hockly, N. (2022). 50 Essentials for using learning technologies. Cambridge University Press.
Pegrum, M., & Lan, Y.-J. (2023). Extended reality (XR) in language learning: Developments and directions. [Special issue], Language Learning & Technology, 27(3).
Pegrum M., Hockly, N., & Dudeney, G. (2022). Digital literacies (2nd ed.). Routledge.
Li, L. (2017). New technologies and language learning. Macmillan Palgrave.
Mariusz, K., & Peterson, M. (Eds.). (2020). New technological applications for foreign and second language learning and teaching. PA: Information Science Reference.
Reinhardt, J. & Oskoz, A. (2021). 25 years of emerging technology in CALL [Special issue], Language Learning & Technology, 25(3).
Rodney, H. J., & Hafner, C. A. (2021). Understanding digital literacies: A practical introduction. Routledge.
Stockwell, G., & Wang, Y. (Eds.). (2024). The Cambridge handbook of technology in language teaching and learning. Cambridge University Press.
Warschauer, M, & Xu, Y. (2024). Generative AI for language learning: Entering a new era. [Special issue], Language Learning & Technology, 28(2).
Zou, B., & Thomas, M. (Eds.). (2018). Handbook of research on integrating technology into contemporary language learning and teaching. PA: Information Science Reference.