[Air-l] FW: CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS

[Katy E. Pearce]

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Subject: CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS 

CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS

The Handbook of Research on Language Acquisition Technologies: Web 2.0
Transformation of Learning will provide an up-to-date overview of current
developments in Information and Communication Technologies related to the
fields of second and foreign language acquisition. The volume will feature
chapters (5,000-7,500 words) authored by leading experts in the field of
CALL, e-Learning and educational technology, 
offering an in-depth description of key terms and concepts related to
different areas, issues and trends in Information Communication
Technologies. 

RECOMMENDED TOPICS
Topics include, but are not limited to:

(i). A history of Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 technologies

(ii). The case for the originality of Web 2.0 technologies

(iii). The pitfalls of Web 2.0 technologies in the classroom (information
overload, Internet 
security, the dangers of online communities for students) 

(iv). Web 2.0 and the potential for educational Institutions

(v). The pedagogical implications of Web 2.0

(vi). Second Life and language education

(vii). E-Learning 2.0 (distance learning, mobile learning, blended learning)

(viii). Web 2.0 and the history of Computer Assisted Language Learning 

(ix). The use of blogs in language education 

(x). Virtual gaming and Web 2.0

(xi). Podcasting in language education 

(xii). Wikis in language education

(xiii). The pedagogical implications of social network environments 

(xiv). Social software and learning

(xv). The role of the ICT/CALL coordinator and Web 2.0 technologies

(xvi). E-moderation and Web 2.0

(xvii). Conditions for the successful implementation of Web 2.0 in education

(xviii) Laptop projects (wireless and one-to-one)

(xix). Case studies using Web 2.0 in language learning contexts. Other areas
of research 
on Web 2.0 technologies (YouTube, Second Life, MySpace, iPods, Mobile
Learning, Course 
Management Systems, Social Software, ning.com, Flickr, etc.) and language
learning will 
also be considered.

INVITED SUBMISSIONS
Individuals interested in submitting chapters (5,000-7,500 words) on the
above-
suggested topics or other related topics in their area of interest should
submit via e-mail a 
2 page manuscript proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of
the proposed 
chapter by June 15, 2007. We strongly encourage other topics that have not
been listed in 
our suggested list, particularly if the topic is related to the research
area in which you have 
expertise. Upon acceptance of your proposal, you will have until November
30, 2007, to 
prepare the first draft of your chapter of 5,000-7,500 words and 7-10
related terms and 
their appropriate definitions. 

Guidelines for preparing your paper and terms and definitions will be sent
to you upon 
acceptance of your proposal. Please forward your e-mail of interest
including your name, 
affiliation and a list of topics (5-7) on which you are interested in
writing a chapter to: 
Michael Thomas, editor, at <michael.thomas at nucba.ac.jp> no later than June
15, 2007. 

You will be notified about the status of your proposed topics by July 1,
2007. This book is 
scheduled for publishing by Information Science Reference (an imprint of IGI
Global) 
<http://www.idea-group.com> in 2008. 

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