The 2017 Technology for Second Language Learning Conference (TSLL) #TSLL2017
September 22-23, 2017
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Celebrating 15 Years
Plenary Speakers
Conference Theme
Crossing Boundaries:
The Geographical and Intellectual Diffusion of Technology for Language Learning
Technology serves as a bridge that crosses historically constructed boundaries between second language teaching and other disciplines. It has created an unprecedented level of interconnection between language learning researchers and language teaching classrooms. It also provides the affordances to connect language teachers throughout the world in mutually beneficial interactions and expanded educational circles.
At the 15th Annual TSLL conference, we will highlight, explore, and celebrate the multifaceted ways that the spread of technology internationally and disciplinarily prompts new paths for inquiry and education. We look back on 15 years of research and development of technologies for second language learning from previous TSLL conferences as a springboard for boundary-crossing work of the future.
Call for Proposals Now Open
Important Dates:
Call for Proposals Opens: March 31, 2017
Call for Proposals Closes: May 18, 2017
Notification of Acceptance: June 1, 2017
Conference Dates: September 22-23, 2017
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TSLL 2017 Call for Proposals
The 2017 Technology for Second Language Learning Conference at Iowa State University invites abstract submissions from prospective presenters wishing to contribute to the program with a paper, poster, or colloquium on the theme of boundary crossing in technology and second language learning. The following offers suggestions of areas that would fit well within the theme:
- Historical or agenda-setting analyses of the identity of the field in view of its porous geographical and intellectual boundaries
- Cross-disciplinary research focused on the goals of improving learning for language learners or evaluation methods for CALL researchers
- Inquiry into language teaching practices made possible by connecting linguistic research with technological affordances
- Projects investigating or exploiting the international reach of technology for language teaching and for disseminating professional knowledge
- Investigations of technology interests, uses and challenges for language teaching in the developing world
- Research into the role of English in the activity of geographical and intellectual boundary-crossing in research and practice in technology for language learning
Proposal Submissions
Prospective presenters should make their abstract submissions by May 18, 2017 through the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/
Submissions for Individual Papers, Colloquiums,and Posters should include
- corresponding presenter name,
- institutional affiliation,
- contact information,
- co-presenter’s name(s) & affiliations,
- presentation type,
- presentation title and
- 250-word (Papers & Posters) or 500-word abstract (Colloquiums) abstract.
Prospective presenters will be notified of acceptance by June 1, 2017.