https://journal.equinoxpub.com/CALICO/gateway/plugin/AnnouncementFeedGatewayPlugin/atomCALICO Journal: Announcements2021-04-28T08:40:40+00:00Open Journal Systems<p style="font-size: 14px;">Founded in 1983, <em style="font-size: 14px;">CALICO Journal</em> is the official publication of the Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) and is devoted to the dissemination of information concerning the application of technology to language teaching and language learning. <a style="font-size: 14px;" href="https://journal.equinoxpub.com/Calico/about">Read more.</a></p>https://journal.equinoxpub.com/Calico/announcement/view/211ADVANCE ACCESS TO FORTHCOMING ARTICLES2021-04-28T08:40:40+00:00CALICO Journal2021-04-28T08:40:40+00:00https://journal.equinoxpub.com/Calico/announcement/view/310Call for papers: Thematic Issue CALL for Papers2023-03-29T09:37:59+00:00CALICO Journal<p><strong>Title: Technology-Mediated Task-based Language Teaching and Learning</strong></p> <p>The editors invite papers exploring innovative approaches to designing, implementing, and evaluating technology-mediated task-based language teaching and learning. Papers may report on empirical studies or theoretical pieces that challenge our current thinking about TBLT. Quantitative, qualitative, mixed-, and multiple-method designs are welcome. Quantitative studies examining learner process data are especially welcome as are all designs targeting less commonly taught languages, including ASL and other sign languages of the world. Studies relying purely on survey or questionnaire research will not be considered. Full-length manuscripts of no more than 7,500 words (all inclusive) will be invited by the editors after evaluating expressions of interest (see timeline below).</p> <p>As a starting point, we use González-Lloret and Ortega (2014) in our framing of the five definitional features of a task in the context of technology and task integration. These features include the following: 1. Primary focus on meaning; 2. Goal orientation; 3. Learner-centeredness; 4. Holism; and 5. Reflective Learning. We also assume the non-neutrality of technology and acknowledge the importance of curriculum in task-technology integrations.</p> <p>Forward-thinking topics relevant to technology-mediated task-based language teaching and learning may include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>AI in TMTBLT</li> <li>Assessment</li> <li>Critical approaches to TMTBLT</li> <li>Curriculum Design</li> <li>Digital literacies</li> <li>Extramural language learning</li> <li>Gaming</li> <li>Individual differences</li> <li>Materials development</li> <li>Methodological considerations</li> <li>Mobile environments</li> <li>Needs analysis</li> <li>Online, hybrid or blended course design</li> <li>Replication studies</li> <li>Special needs language learners</li> <li>Task complexity</li> <li>Task design</li> <li>Task sequencing</li> <li>Tasks in multisensorial environments</li> <li>The role of the teacher</li> <li>Theoretical constructs in TMTBLT</li> <li>Young learners</li> </ul> <p><strong>Please send initial expressions of interest and/or queries to both of the following email addresses: <a href="mailto:bryansmith@asu.edu">bryansmith@asu.edu</a> and <a href="mailto:oscoz@umbc.edu">oscoz@umbc.edu</a></strong></p> <p>González-Lloret, M., & Ortega, L. (2014). Towards technology-mediated TBLT: An introduction. In M. González-Lloret & L. Ortega, (Eds.), Technology-mediated TBLT : Researching technology and tasks (pp. 1-22). John Benjamins Publishing Company. https://doi.org/10.1075/tblt.6.01gon</p> <p><br /><strong>TIMELINE</strong></p> <p><strong>October 1st, 2023</strong>: Initial expressions of interest/proposals of no more than 750 words. This proposal should address the theoretical framework employed, justification for the study, research questions, methodology, findings (where available), and implications for future research or pedagogy. For theoretical pieces, ensure the proposal includes a clearly articulated problem and a proposed solution.</p> <p><strong>December 1st, 2023:</strong> Invitation for full manuscripts (Please note that an invitation to submit a full-length manuscript does not guarantee publication in the thematic issue).</p> <p><strong>June 1st, 2024:</strong> Full manuscript due to editors</p> <p>June 15th, 2024: Anonymized manuscripts sent to at least two external reviewers</p> <p>August 1st, 2024: Round one peer review due to editors</p> <p>August 15th, 2024: Editors send “round 1” comments to authors</p> <p><strong>November 1st, 2024:</strong> Revised drafts due to editors</p> <p>December 1st, 2024: Editors’/reviewers’ comments sent back to authors</p> <p><strong>February 28th, 2025:</strong> Revised/Final version due to editors</p> <p><strong>March 30, 2025:</strong> Final selection of papers by CALICO Journal editors</p> <p>April 15th, 2025: Final versions of manuscripts to copy editing</p> <p>May/June 2025: Copy editing queries/author responses</p> <p>July 2025: Proofreading galleys; publication to advance access</p> <p><strong>Aug./Sept. 2025:</strong> Manuscripts published in Advance Access</p> <p><strong>October 2025:</strong> Publish Issue 42.3</p> <p> </p>2023-03-29T09:37:59+00:00