Module

New Technologies in Language Learning

Description - summary of the module content

Module description

This module considers the theoretical perspective and practical application of new technological tools in language education. By examining cases of how technologies are implemented in teaching language knowledge and skills, you will be able to develop knowledge of the affordances of technology in second language learning. You also have opportunities to enhance your technology competence and confidence by exploring how different tools and apps work, and to gain  hands-on experience of designing, using, evaluating and contextualising new technologies in different learning contexts to address teaching objectives. There is also an opportunity for you to engage in teaching practice (with peers).

This is an optional module with no pre-requisite or co-requisite modules.  No specific knowledge and skills are required.

Module aims - intentions of the module

• to introduce and critically discuss the advantages and disadvantages of new technologies in language learning;
• to introduce you to appropriate web authoring packages for the development technology-supported materials; and
• to equip you with an understanding of how technologies can be used in language teaching and learning
• to critically evaluate and design learning activities using technological tools and applications.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of how technologies can facilitate language learning;
• 2. Demonstrate a critical awareness of current problems of and new insights of technology supported language learning in relation to second language acquisition research;
• 3. Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understand of how theories of technology in education are used in developing language learning materials.

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 4. Recognise core issues in using technologies in learning;
• 5. Demonstrate conceptual understanding of evaluating critically current research and advanced scholarship in technology use in language teaching and learning;
• 6. Exploit and evaluate case studies for models / approaches of using technology in language teaching;
• 7. Work with technologies actively and effectively.

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 8. Engage in independent study and group/pair work to demonstrate self-direction and originality in planning and implementing tasks at a professional level;
• 9. Advance their knowledge and understanding and develop new skills to a high level;
• 10. Digest, select and organise material to produce, to a deadline, a coherent and thoughtful sample of teaching material applied to specific professional and cultural situations;
• 11. Analyse critically relevant academic literature and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Syllabus plan

Syllabus plan

Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:

• A critical review of the technologies in language learning in relation to second language learning theories.
• Technology for SLA
• Technology for interactional skills
• Technology-enhanced reading and writing
• Technology for assessment
• Teaching practice
• Evaluating e-learning materials

Learning and teaching

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Assessment

Formative assessment

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Details of summative assessment

Re-assessment

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Re-assessment notes

The resubmission is the same as the original assignment outlined above.

Resources

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Blake, R. J. & Chun, D. M. (2008). Brave new digital classroom: Technology and foreign language learning. Georgetown University Press. 

Carrier, M., Damerow, R. M. and Bailey, K (2017) Digital Language Learning and Teaching: Research, Theory, and Practice. Routledge.

Chapelle, C. & Jamieson, J. (2008). Tips for teaching CALL. Pearson ESL. 

Dudeney, G. (2007). The Internet and the language classroom (2nd ed.). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. 

Farr, F. & Murray, L. (2014). The Routledge Handbook of Language Learning and Technology. Routledge.

Fotos, S. & Browne, C. M. (Eds.) (2004). New perspectives on CALL for second language classrooms. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. 

Lamy M. & Zourou, K. (2013) Social Networking for Language Education. Palgrave.

Levy, M. J. & Stockwell, G. (2006). Call dimensions: Options and issues in computer assisted language learning. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. 

Li, L. (2017). New Technologies and Language Learning. Palgrave.

Munoz-Luna, R. & Taillefer, L. (2018). Integrating Information and Communication Technologies in English for Specific Purposes. Springer.

Pegrum, M. (2014). Mobile Learning. Palgrave.

Sharma, P. & Barrett, B. (2007). Blended Learning. London: Macmillan. 

Module has an active ELE page

Indicative learning resources - Other resources

Journals:

CALL

ReCALL

Language Learning and Technology

Computes and Education

System

CALICO

Key words search

TESOL, New Technologies, CALL