| APACALL, the Asia-Pacific Association
for Computer-Assisted Language Learning,
is an on-line association of CALL researchers and practitioners who are willing to investigate, share information, discuss, cooperate and collaborate with fellow professionals. It acknowledges the opportunity to use information and communication technologies in learning, teaching and research. |
Aims & Objectives
APACALL takes an international view with specific orientation to
the Asia-Pacific region. It aims to:
- provide a mechanism for information exchange on CALL;
- highlight the importance and value of accessibility and professional
engagement with CALL for teachers, students, researchers and other
interested professionals;
- promote and support research and good practice in CALL.
Its objectives are to:
- contribute to the discussion of the impact of CALL on language learning/teaching
and development of authentic cross-cultural communications;
- promote language teacher professional development in CALL;
- encourage on-line activities for CALL practice;
- promote research and research findings on CALL;
- facilitate the use of CALL for language program accessibility
and flexibility, ongoing language maintenance and cross-cultural
exchange;
- promote the study of computer-assisted second/foreign language learning and teaching in the Asia-Pacific region.
Activities
- APACALL Newsletter Series to distribute news and resource reviews
- APACALL Book Series to disseminate research findings
- APACALL Webinar Series to share information on research and practice
- APACALL Channel to present videos of professional activities
- APACALL SIGs that can be formed on the basis of common research areas
- APACALL Forum for members to collaborate, share information and facilitate discussion
- Collegial networking and professional meetings & conferences
- Technology-Enhanced Language Learning Research Network (TELLRN): International collaborative research teams
Membership
Membership is open to persons who are interested in CALL. Membership
is currently free but the status of membership fees will be continuously
reviewed. The Membership Application Form should be submitted and accepted to become an APACALL member.
Bookmark
APACALL Bookmark
Executive Committee (November 2024 - October 2026)
Jeong-Bae Son (President, University of Southern Queensland, Australia)
Natasha Ruzic (Vice-President, Institute for Migration Research, Croatia)
Andrew Philpott (Kwansei Gakuin University, Japan)
Antonie Alm (University of Otago, New Zealand)
Ferit Kilickaya (Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Turkiye)
Made Hery Santosa (Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Indonesia)
