Task-Based Language Learning and Teaching with Technology

Michael Thomas is Professor in English at Nagoya University of Commerce & Business, Japan. He previously taught SLA and CALL at University of Heidelberg, Germany Dr Hayo Reinders is Adjunct Professor at the University of Groningen, Germany and Editor of Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching

• Foreword: Rod Ellis, University of Auckland, New Zealand; Introduction: Michael Thomas & Hayo Reinders (Editors); Part I: Research on Task-Based Language Teaching; 1. Research on the Use of Technology in Task-based Language Teaching, Andreas Mueller-Hartmann (University of Education Heidelberg, Germany) Marita Schocker-v Ditfurth (Freiburg University, Germany); 2. Task Design for Virtual Learning Environments, Regine Hampel (Open University, UK); 3. Intelligent CALL and Task-based Language Teaching, Matthias Schulze (University of Waterloo, Canada); 4. Tasks in Network-based CALL, Mark Peterson (Kyoto University, Japan); 5. Synchronous and Asynchronous Modes of Computer-Mediated Communication Tasks, Glenn Stockwell (Waseda University, Japan); Part II: Applying Task-Based Language Teaching; 6. Measuring Complexity in Task-based Synchronous Computer-Mediated Communication, Karina Collentine (University of Arizona, USA); 7. Task-based Teaching and Interactive Whiteboards, Michael Thomas, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business, Japan; 8. Volume in Task-based Language Teaching and Learning Technologies, Kenneth Reader (University of British Columbia, Canada); 9. Enhancing the Role of the Teacher in Task-based Language Teaching, Thomas Raith (University of Education Heidelberg, Germany) & Volker Hegelheimer (Iowa State University, USA); 10. TBLT and Telecollaboration 2.0 Sarah Guth (Universita degli Studi di Padova, Italy) & Francesca Helm (Universita degli Studi di Padova, Italy); 11. Exploring Task-based Curriculum Development, Yao Zhang Hill (University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA) & Stephen L. Tschudi (University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA); 12. Exploring the Negotiation of Task-Design for Telecollaborative Encounters, Mirjam Hauck (Open University, UK); Afterword: Future Directions in TBLT and Technology, Gary Motteram (University of Manchester, UK); Glossary; Bibliography Names Index Subject Index.

An enlightening collection of research papers ... The value of this book lies in its provision of the most recent empirical findings and theoretical foundations to realize the potential synergies of CALL and TBLT.