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.