Critically evaluates the major established and emerging technologies in TESOL.
CALL and language learning have become complex and are accelerated with the arrival of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools. Bringing together experienced researchers and teacher educators from a range of contexts, this book addresses critical aspects of CALL and explores its evolution and intersection with emerging technologies. Whether a novice teacher, postgraduate student, researcher or teacher educator, this book provides inspiration and sound pedagogical examples on CALL integration.
The book traces the history of CALL from its earliest behavioural iterations through to contemporary GenAI applications and covers technologies such as MOOCs, Augmented Realities and Digital Games Based Language Learning. Challenges such as technological access, pedagogical design maturity, and teacher training are critically addressed, alongside emerging intersections with GenAI. The intersection of language learning, (inter)cultural competence, and technology, and teacher education and CALL evaluation are also examined.
Drawing on the concept of Festina lente, from the Latin meaning “make haste slowly”, this book advocates for the idea of balancing speed with caution, highlighting that the fastest route to success often involves thoughtful action.
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Chapter Summaries
Section I. Transitioning from Traditional CALL to GenAI
1. TESOL & CALL Technologies
Silvia Benini & Marta Giralt
2. Critical Digital Literacies in TESOL
Silvia Benini, Liam Murray & Maria Palomares
3. Engaging Critically with GenAI
Liam Murray & María Palomares
Section II. CALL and Emerging Technologies
4. MOOCs, Virtual & Augmented Realities & VLEs: Theories and Ecologies
Silvia Benini & Marta Fortes
5. Digital Games-Based Language Learning
Laura Linares
Section III. Cultural CALL
6. TESOL, Cultures and Technologies
Marta Giralt & Souad Bailich
7. Digital Citizenship and TESOL
Marta Giralt & Silvia Benini
Section IV. CALL and Teacher Education
8. Teacher Education in TESOL and Technology
Jane Seely
9. Corpora and Teacher Education
Elaine Riordan
10. CALL Evaluation in TESOL and Learning Beyond the Classroom
Martin Mullen
Liam Murray is Senior Lecturer in Language and Technologies in the School of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics at the University of Limerick, Ireland. Marta Giralt is Lecturer in Spanish and Applied Linguistics at University of Limerick, Ireland Silvia Benini is Educational Developer in the Academic Integrity Unit at the University of Limerick. She focuses on the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of learning and teaching practices that uphold academic standards. She has worked as lecturer in Education and Technology, Modern Languages, Digital Citizenship and she has been involved as senior researcher and educational developer in various national and international Erasmus+ projects. She has published on ICT and Language Learning. Areas of research interest include Academic Integrity, AI, CALL, Digital Literacies, Game-Based Learning, Intercultural Communication, Language Policy and Planning.
