Handbook of Research on Computer-Enhanced Language Acquisition and Learning

Language learning is one of the most rapidly changing disciplines. Along with changing perspectives in learning in the field of Second Language Acquisition, information communication technology (ICT) has also created many learning paths to assist the process of learning a second language (L2). In such an ever-evolving environment, teachers, researchers, and professionals in a diverse number of disciplines need access to the most current information about research on the field of computerenhanced language acquisition and learning. The Handbook of Research on Computer-Enhanced Language Acquisition and Learning provides comprehensive coverage of successful translation of language learning designs utilizing ICT in practical learning contexts. With 30 authoritative contributions by over 50 of the world's leading experts this reference source offers researchers, scholars, students, and professionals worldwide, access to the latest knowledge related to research on computer-enhanced language acquisition and learning.

Felicia Zhang possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree, from the University of Queensland (Australia), a graduate diploma in education from the University of Melbourne, a Master of Arts degree in applied linguistics from the University of Melbourne (Australia), a Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate (TEFLA) issued by the Royal Society of Arts (United Kingdom), and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Canberra (Australia). She is currently a senior lecturer in applied linguistics and Chinese at the University of Canberra (Australia). She lectures regularly in Vietnam, China and Australia to prepare English and foreign language teachers for the integration of computer technology in their day to day teaching. Her research interests include the use of speech technology in language teaching and acquisition, e-learning, and integrating computer technology in curriculum design in education. She has published many articles in these areas. She is the 2003 winner of Australian Awards for University Teaching.

Beth Barber graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (honors) from the University of Tasmania (Australia) after studying the psychology of learning and cognitive development, completed an MA and undertook further research in organizational communications at the University of British Columbia, and while pursuing an interest in language acquisition completed a diploma in French language at the University of Victoria (Canada). In 2004, she graduated with an MA (TESOL) from the University of Canberra (Australia). Her experience includes university teaching and research in Australia and Canada. Since 2005, she has worked at the University of Canberra developing and teaching ESL and academic skills programs for university undergraduate and post graduate students, as well as short course professional English programs for adults undertaking career development. An interest in computer enhanced language learning comes from experiences in the 1990s while working as a Technical Writer for software companies in British Columbia. At that time, she also served as a director of the Canadian Information Processing Society (Victoria, British Columbia). Her publications include academic articles and business, professional and charitable organization newsletters. Her current research interests relate to the acquisition and development of English reading and writing skills, with particular emphasis on the benefits of using computer technology to assist in the learning process.