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.
Examines the widespread interest in technology-enhanced learning environments and how they are being used to promote task-based learning. This title 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.
Language and languages -- Computer-assisted instruction.