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Task-Based Language Learning and Teaching with Technology
Author(s): Michael Thomas (Author, Editor), Hayo Reinders
- Publisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation
- Publication Date: 16 Sept. 2010
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 272 pages
- ISBN-10: 1441101535
- ISBN-13: 9781441101532
Book Description
This edited collection considers the relationship between task-based language teaching (TBLT) and technology-enhanced learning. TBLT is concerned with a number of macro-tasks such as information gathering and problem-solving as well as evaluative tasks, all of which are increasingly available via online and Web-based technologies. Technology Enhanced Learning refers to a broad conception of technology use in the language classroom and incorporates a range of interactive learning technologies such as Interactive Whiteboards and mobile learning devices. The popularity of Web 2.0 technologies (blogs, wikis, social networking sites, podcasting, virtual worlds), as well as practical applications of mobile learning, place a fresh emphasis on creating project-orientated language learning tasks with a clear real-world significance for learners of foreign languages. This book examines the widespread interest in these new technology-enhanced learning environments and looks at how they are being used to promote task-based learning. This book will appeal to practioners and researchers in applied linguistics, second language acquisition and education studies.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘Task-Based Language Learning and Teaching with Technology’ makes a number of useful contributions to the literature on tasks in CALL and TBLT… the volume provides a useful starting point for raising the TBLT community’s awareness of CALL and vice versa and paves the way for the development of a common research agenda.’ –The Linguist List, 1st June 2011
The book is interesting and stimulating, thanks to the variety of aspects analysed and contexts considered, as well as for the accuracy and richness of its discussion. I enjoyed and appreciated reading it and recommend it both to language teachers wishing to apply tblt and to researchers working in this field, since it has much useful insight to offer to both groups. –British Journal of Educational Technology
About the Author
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
