Online Communication in Language Learning and Teaching

This book deals with research and practice in online communication and communication technologies of language learning and teaching. These include all forms of computerized media using text, graphics, audio and video, with a particular focus on multimodal teaching and learning. As part of the project the authors describe well-structured action research projects which have transferable features and which can inspire readers wanting to undertake their own projects.

MARIE-NOËLLE LAMY is Professor of Distance Language Learning at the Open University, UK. She designed and delivered the university’s first suite of language courses. Her research has focused on technology-mediated interactive learning of languages, and encompasses analysis of learner conversations, learner use of multimodality, e-literacies and the development of learning cultures in online groups.

REGINE HAMPEL is Senior Lecturer in Modern Languages at the Open University, UK. She was instrumental in designing the university’s first courses with online tutorials. Her research explores theoretical and practical issues around the use of new technologies in language learning and teaching, focusing in particular on multimodal environments, task design, tutor training, learner interaction, mediation and new literacies.