Task-based language learning and teaching with technology / edited by Michael Thomas and Hayo Reinders.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Thomas, Michael, 1969- editor.

Reinders, Hayo, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Language and languages--Computer-assisted instruction.

Language and languages.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (263 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Continuum, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 (

Contents:

Deconstructing tasks and technology / Michael Thomas and Hayo Reinders

Research on the use of technology in task-based language teaching / Andreas Müller-Hartmann and Marita Schocker-v. Ditfurth

Task-based language teaching in network-based CALL : an analysis of research on learner interaction in synchronous CMC / Mark Peterson

Taking intelligent CALL to task / Mathias Schulze

Effects of multimodality in computer-mediated communication tasks / Glenn Stockwell

Measuring complexity in task-based synchronous computer-mediated communication / Karina Collentine

Task design for a virtual learning environment in a distance language course / Regine Hampel

Teacher developmetn, TBLT and technology / Thomas Raith and Volker Hegelheimer

Edubba : real-world writing tasks in a virtual world / Kenneth Reeder

The enactment of task design in telecollaboration 2.0 / Mirjam Hauck

Afterword : future directions for technology-mediated tasks / Gary Motteram and Michael Thomas.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-4411-3874-9

1-4742-1236-0

1-282-76572-8

9786612765728

1-4411-4892-2

OCLC:

671473873