Why Smartphones are Key to Unlocking the (Potentially) Transformative Impact of A.I. and Computer Assisted Language Testing (CALT) in ELT (73417)
Session Chair: Stephane Charitos
Sunday, 12 November 2023 11:45
Session: Session 2
Room: Thung Saliam
Presentation Type: Paper Presentation
The use of technology to support language learning and language testing is not new. However, the exponential growth of technological developments has recently entered a steeper curve. New innovations in computer assisted language tests, especially on mobile devices, stand to have a transformative impact on English language teaching, learning and assessment. This is particularly the case in developing countries where smartphone penetration rates are increasing rapidly whilst English proficiency levels remain stubbornly low.
In Indonesia less than 20% of the population have regular access to a computer in urban areas, as low as 5% in rural and remote areas; whilst the national smartphone penetration rates is now over 80% (Statista, 2023).
This talk will report the research findings of a new national (Indonesia) and global English teacher survey researching the impact of computer assisted language tests, especially tests completed via mobile devices, on English teachers’ language proficiency skills, assessment literacy, classroom practice as well as their learners.
With reference to these research findings, as well as extensive experience designing, implementing and evaluating national scale teacher professional development innovations (Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Southeast Asia), this talk will outline the steps necessary to harness the power of smartphone innovations in CALT and support the equitable development of ELT, providing all English language teachers and learners’ equal opportunity to improve their English language proficiency skills.
Abstract Summary
The use of technology to support language learning and language testing is not new. However, the exponential growth of technological developments has recently entered a steeper curve. New innovations in computer assisted language tests, especially on mobile devices, stand to have a transformative impact on English language teaching, learning and assessment. This is particularly the case in developing countries where smartphone penetration rates are increasing rapidly whilst English proficiency levels remain stubbornly low.
In Indonesia less than 20% of the population have regular access to a computer in urban areas, as low as 5% in rural and remote areas; whilst the national smartphone penetration rates is now over 80% (Statista, 2023).
This talk will outline the steps necessary to harness the power of smartphone innovations in CALT and support the equitable development of ELT, providing all English language teachers and learners’ equal opportunity to improve their English language proficiency skills.
Authors:
Colm Downes, EnglishScore, Indonesia
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