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TSLL 2012 Registration Open
Technology for Second Language Learning Conference
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
September 21-22, 2012
Evaluation of NLP-based systems for L2 learning and assessment

Plenary speakers:
Jill Burstein, Educational Testing Service
Paige Ware, Southern Methodist University
The 2012 TSLL Conference will provide a forum for discussion of research investigating how natural language processing-based systems can be evaluated to inform their use in the teaching, learning and assessment of writing. The following topics are of particular interest:
• Research investigating the effectiveness of NLP-based analysis of learners’ written language as part of classroom instruction.
• The study of individual writers’ use of NLP-based analysis of learners’ written language in and out of class.
• Research on the role of teachers’ knowledge and beliefs about NLP-based systems in their use of such systems.
• Research on the impact of different contexts, institutional and educational policies, pedagogical practices, learner needs/styles/strategies, user literacies, etc. on the effectiveness of NLP-based systems.
• Cross-disciplinary perspectives on critical research issues in the development and use NLP-based systems for writing instruction and assessment.
• Issues concerning the design of research on learners’ use of NLP-based systems for improving writing.
Early-bird registration due September 1st.
 
Hope to see you in Ames!
Conference Chairs: Carol A. Chapelle and Elena Cotos
Conference Committee: Volker Hegelheimer, Joo-Young Lee, Stephanie Link, Zhi Li, Jayme Wilken, Moonyoung Park, Hyejin Yang.

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