Challenges and Innovations in Teaching Foreign Languages in the Digital Age
A special issue of Education Sciences (ISSN 2227-7102).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2024) | Viewed by 624
Special Issue Editors
Interests: computer-assisted language learning (TELL); mobile-assisted language learning (MALL); technology-enhanced language learning (TELL)
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid advancement of technology and its integration into education have brought forth new challenges and opportunities in the field of foreign language learning and teaching. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers, practitioners, and educators to share their insights and research findings related to language learning in the digital age. The Issue seeks to explore innovative practices, methodologies, and pedagogical approaches that have proven successful in addressing the technological challenges faced by language teachers and learners. The Special Issue welcomes empirical studies, case studies, and best practices that contribute to a deeper understanding of the challenges and innovations in this area.
- Digital language learning: Strategies for developing digital literacy skills in language learners.
- Technology-enhanced language learning environments: Innovative uses of technology to create immersive and interactive environments (AR, VR).
- Gamification and digital tools in language education: Exploring the effectiveness of gamified approaches and digital tools in enhancing language learning.
- Mobile-assisted language learning: Mobile technologies and applications for language learning inside and outside the classroom.
- Use of Artificial Intelligence in Language Learning: Large-Language Models (LLMs) and chatbots.
- Teacher professional development in the digital age: Training and support for language educators to effectively integrate technology in their teaching practices.
This Special Issue invites contributions that address these themes and other topics related to language teaching and learning in the digital age.
Dr. Jose Belda Medina
Dr. José Ramón Calvo-Ferrer
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- digital language learning
- technology-enhanced language learning
- mobile-assisted language learning
- virtual reality and augmented reality
- chatbots
- video games
