TELL 2017 - Conference on Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL)

The sub-conference on Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL) welcomes contributions that concern rationale, theories, pedagogies, and best practices for the use of computers for first/second/foreign language teaching and learning. This sub-conference aims to share novel theories and innovative practices for modern technology-mediated pedagogies in first/second/foreign language learning settings, and will be strongly encouraged and anticipated. The goals are to stimulate discussion among TELL scholars/practitioners about the advantage and issues of current research and practices in the use of technology in language education, and to provide insights into the design, development, and evaluation of first/second/foreign language learning environment using technology for successful language instruction.
The rapid advancement of technology has transformed our daily lives and has open many new doors for instructional designs and curriculum materials that engage language students and improve learning. The synergy resulting from this sub-conference will result in new understandings of trends and strategies that provide directions for future research collaborations, and the resulting ongoing improvement of guidance for TELL practitioners.
The scope of the TELL sub-conference includes but is not limited to the following topics:
Theoretical foundations and perspectives of TELL
Hardware and Software technologies applicable to TELL, such as:
Established and emerging TELL tools, applications, and platforms
Use of multiple TELL platforms, mobile technology for TELL
Language learning in virtual environments
Game-based learning strategies in TELL
Corpora and language learning
Natural Language Processing in language learning
Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning for language education
Educational psychology implications for TELL, such as:
Pedagogy
Constructivism, connectivism
Learning strategies and learning styles
Learning sciences
Self-efficacy and learner autonomy, self-regulated learning
Content development and management for TELL, such as:
Teacher professional development
Blended learning and hybrid courses
TELL in open, distance, and flexible learning contexts
TELL in informal learning environments (outside the classroom)
Use of TELL in workplace and adult learning settings
Use of MOOCs for language learning
Assessment & evaluation of TELL
Supporting less widely taught languages through TELL
Socio-cultural perspectives related to TELL, such as:
Teacher and learner expectations and readiness to use TELL
Improving intercultural and interdisciplinary competence through TELL