This handbook draws together international perspectives on technology and its application to language teaching and learning, written and edited by leading scholars in the field. It meets the increasing demand for pedagogically-informed online language instruction, which is particularly important in the context of the effects that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the education sector on a global scale, as well as exploring language learning in informal and non-formal contexts. With contributions from5 continents and over 20 countries, including Australia, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Japan, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA, the book offers a thorough overview of the main influential theories and explores technology tools, approaches to research, and applications to practice. Carefully curated, this is an innovative and exciting volume for students, teachers, researchers and lecturers in language education.

Provides an overview of the history, methods, theory, practice and current debates in technology-enhanced language learning.

About the Author
Regine Hampel is Professor of Open and Distance Language Learning at the Open University, UK. Ursula Stickler is Senior Lecturer in German at the Open University, UK.

Reviews
In addition to my own scholarship in language learning and technology, I would recommend this book in my own research and teaching. It is a valuable foundation and backbone for any faculty member in language learning and particularly those who integrate technology. Whether you consider yourself a novice or expert, this resource is a must-have. * Lara Lomicka Anderson, Professor of French and Applied Linguistics, University of South Carolina, USA. *
A comprehensive introduction to how technology is transforming language learning in the 21st century: it shows where we've come from, where we are - and suggests where we are going.' - Kate Borthwick, Professorial Fellow of Enterprise, University of Southampton, UK.
This is an amazing collection of chapters on key issues from leading researchers in language learning and technology. The timely handbook has the most authoritative, updated accounts of the topics. It will be a must read for those who are interested in exploring the use of technology in language education. - Professor Xuesong Gao, School of Education, University of New South Wales, Australia.



Book Information
ISBN 9781350340329
Author Professor Regine Hampel
Format Hardback
Page Count 512
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC