Education is being revolutionized in the digital age. Language learning has no exception. The rapid development of artificial intelligence has speed up the transformation of language pedagogical practices. Further, language learning has been shifted from face-to-face to online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has given rise to radical changes of the learning culture. What is the future of language learning in the fast-changing, post-pandemic world leveraged by emerging technologies poses expectations, interest and concerns from many scholars in the field of technology-enhanced language learning. Against this background, “Asia Pacific Society of Computers in Education” (APSCE) initiated its first conference with the theme of “International Conference of Future Language Learning (ICFULL)”.
The conference aims to involve scholars, practitioners and researchers to share and exchange their research findings in exploring the potential that cutting-edge technologies can provide for language pedagogical practices in terms of AI-supported language learning, personalised / adaptive learning, digital game-based learning, technology-supported self-directed learning, learning analytics in language learning, assessment with emerging technologies, etc.; looking into emerging language learning theories, pedagogies, research methods and professional development models; and addressing ethical issues caused by new technologies in language education in an attempt to shed light on future language learning.
Organiser
The Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education (APSCE)
Hosts of the conference
The Education University of Hong Kong (Department of Mathematics and Information Technology and Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology), Hong Kong
Co-Host of the conference
National Central University, Taiwan
Honorary Chair
Leung Ho YU, Philip, Head of Department of Mathematics and Information Technology, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Consultants
Yoshiko GODA, Research Center for Higher Education, Kumamoto University, Japan
Wen-Chi Vivian WU, Asia University, Taiwan
Lung Hsiang WONG, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Jie-Chi YANG, National Central University, Taiwan
Program Chair
Yanjie SONG, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Program co-Chairs
Maiga CHANG, Athabasca University, Canada
Ting-Chia HSU, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
Hiroaki OGATA, Kyoto University, Japan
Yun WEN, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Publication Chairs
Chun LAI, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Sijia XUE, College of Teacher Education, Southwest University, China
Local Chairs
Qing MA, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Kwok Shing CHENG, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Wai Man LAM, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Yiu Chi LAI, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Publicity Chairs
Chunping ZHENG, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Man Ho LING, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong FU, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Daner SUN, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Junjie WU, Shenzhen Technology University, China
Lianjiang JIANG, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Financial & Registration Chairs
Joek Mung LIU, Conny, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Yunsi MA, Tina, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Chung Man LAM, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Wing Han CHAU, Hody, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Pui Sze MA, Peggy, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Technology & Technical Support Chairs
Kin Sing TANG, Eric, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Wing Han CHAU, Hody, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Chung Man LAM, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Programme Committee Members
Alex BOULTON, Nancy University, France
Huiying CAI, Jiangnan University, China
Yuyang CAI, Shanghai University of International Business and Economics, China
Ching Sing CHAI, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Huilin CHAN, Shanghai International Studies University, China
John CHANG, University of Southern California, USA
Cheng-Ting CHEN, Chung-Yuan Christian University, Taiwan
Kwok Shing CHENG, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Liliana CUESTA, Universidad de La Sabana, Colombia
Piet DESMET, KU Leuven and KU Leuven KULAK, Belgium
Lara DUCATE, University of South Carolina, USA
Irina ELGORT, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
Brendan FLANAGAN, Kyoto University, Japan
Carolin FUCHS, Columbia University, USA
Ana GIMENO, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
Yoshiko GODA, Kumamoto University, Japan
Hock Huan GOH, Singapore Centre for Chinese Language, Singapore
Scott GRANT, Monash University, Australia
Regine HAMPEL, The Open University of UK, UK
Mirjam HAUCK, The Open University of UK, UK
Chia-Ling HSIEH, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
Hsu-Wen HUANG, City University of Hong Kong, China
Jiyou JIA, Peking University, China
Tatsuhiro KONISHI, Shizuoka University, Japan
Hidenobu KUNICHIKA, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan
Ho Cheong LAM, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Pham-Xuan LAM, National Economics University, Viet Nam
Chunlin LEI, Shanghai University of International Business and Economics, China
Li LI, Singapore Centre for Chinese Language, Singapore
Xiuhan LI, Central China Normal University, China
Jingjing LIAN, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Luan LIN, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Hsien-Chin LIOU, Feng Chia University, Taiwan
Hsueh-Jui LIU, Sarah, Kainan University, Taiwan
Yi-chun LIU, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Taiwan
Xiaofei LU, Pennsylvania State University, USA
Caesar LUN, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Qing MA, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Masayuki MURAKAMI, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Japan
Youji OCHI, Kinki University, Japan
Hiroaki OGATA, Kyushu University, Japan
Yuichi ONO, Tsukuba University, Japan
Yue QI, Grace, Massey University, New Zealand
Guolong QUAN, Jiangnan University, China
Mathias SCHULZE, San Diego State University, US
Chung Mou SI, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Glenn STOCKWELL, Waseda University, Japan
You SU, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Chee Lay TAN, Singapore Centre for Chinese Language, Singapore
Jane VINTHER, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
Henan WANG, Northeast Normal University, China
Wanwisa WANNAPIPAT, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Xuefeng WEI, Ludong University, China
Yun WEN, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Junjie Gavin WU, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Sijia XUE, College of Teacher Education, Southwest University, China
Jing YAN, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Shizhou YANG, Payap University, Thailand
Jianfen YANG, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
Shelley Shwu-ching YOUNG, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Liang-Chih YU, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan
Liming ZHANG, University of Macau, Macau
Si ZHANG, University of Macau, Macau
Xian ZHANG, University of North Texas, USA
Chanjing ZHENG, East China Normal University, China
Chunping ZHENG, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Di ZOU, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
After 40 years in the field, Jozef Colpaert will try to formulate his vision for the future of CALL Research, as a linguist, language teacher, designer, researcher, journal editor and conference organizer. Starting points for his keynote are frequently asked questions such as: Has the term CALL become obsolete? Is there a dedicated research method for language learning? How to cope with the multidisciplinarity problem in CALL? His first point will be that CALL should be seen as a transdisciplinary activity. Transdisciplinarity is defined as the “ontological specification of knowledge constructs on a higher, boundary-transcending, level of abstraction”. CALL is not a subdiscipline among so many others, but an overarching discipline where new concepts and methods are built to bring related disciplines together. One of the biggest challenges in this regard is pervasive yet persuasive terminology. Jozef Colpaert will show how and why terms such as flipped classrooms, blended learning, digital skills, virtual exchanges and artificial intelligence are poorly defined and put language teachers under pressure. A second challenge in CALL research lies at the level of research methods: engineering and design are still not recognized as fully-fledged research methods. The role of scholarly journals is to encourage dedicated research methods such as design, promote accurate and substantiated terminology, intensify international exchanges and support authors in publishing the article they deserve. Jozef Colpaert will conclude by stating that we may have to look for a better acronym for CALL, but that the future of CALL research looks promising.
The breakthrough of IT technology over the decades has accelerated the evolutionary change in teaching/learning methodologies. Among them, it is noteworthy that the proliferation of smartphones has brought about a new learning environment called seamless learning. Various learning systems with cutting edge technologies such as learning analytics, virtual reality and augmented reality have been developed to implement this new learning environment. Seamless learning has been drawn researchers' attention mainly because it is expected to contribute to bridging in-class learning with out-of-class learning. Another reason is that it could be the key to solve the lack of in-class learning time. This derives from that fact that in-class learning time is overwhelmingly insufficient especially in the field of second language learning. This talk undertakes a review of past literature, provides a clear understanding of seamless learning, and explores 'best fit' between organization needs and system functionalities in the context of seamless language learning environment.