The JALT CALL Journal

JALTCALL Journal

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Editors-in-Chief: Glenn Stockwell & Nobue Tanaka-Ellis
First Published: April 2005
Frequency: Three times per year
ISSN: 1832-4215

Aims & Scope:

The JALT CALL Journal is an international refereed journal published by the Japan Association for Language Teaching Computer Assisted Language Learning Special Interest Group (JALT CALL SIG) since April, 2005. The Journal is committed to excellence in research in all areas within the field of Computer Assisted Language Learning, while at the same time offering teaching ideas and suggestions from teachers’ personal experiences. The JALT CALL Journal is published three times a year: April, August and December.

The journal includes full research papers which have an appropriate research method based on themes that are supported by relevant literature. Data collection and analysis methods need to be clearly explained, and discussion of results and implications for the field need to be logical and thorough.

Journal Metrics (2022):

CiteScore:
1.6 (79th percentile)
H Index:
8
SJR:
0.327

Journal Rankings (2022):

Language & Linguistics:
210/1001 (Q1)
Social Sciences (Linguistics & Language):
246/1078 (Q1)
Education:
830/1469 (Q3)

Publication Details:
This is an open access journal.
All articles are freely available immediately on publication.
There are no fees for submitting to or publishing in this journal.

Publisher Information:
Ground Level, 470 St Kilda Road
Melbourne VIC 3004 Australia
Email: journals@castledown.com

Archives

Volume 1 Number 1 (2005)

Volume 1 Number 2 (2005)

Volume 1 Number 3 (2005)

Volume 2 Number 1 (2006)

Volume 2 Number 2 (2006)

Volume 2 Number 3 (2006)

Volume 3 Number 1-2 (2007)

Volume 3 Number 3 (2007)

Volume 4 Number 1 (2008)

Volume 4 Number 2 (2008)

Volume 4 Number 3 (2008)

Volume 5 Number 1 (2009)

Volume 5 Number 2 (2009)

Volume 5 Number 3 (2009)

Volume 6 Number 1 (2010)

Volume 6 Number 2 (2010)

Volume 6 Number 3 (2010)

Volume 7 Number 1 (2011)

Volume 7 Number 2 (2011)

Volume 7 Number 3 (2011)

Volume 8 Number 1 (2012)

Volume 8 Number 2 (2012)

Volume 8 Number 3 (2012)

Volume 9 Number 1 (2013)

Volume 9 Number 2 (2013)

Volume 9 Number 3 (2013)

Volume 10 Number 1 (2014)

Volume 10 Number 2 (2014)

Volume 10 Number 3 (2014)

Volume 11 Number 1 (2015)

Volume 11 Number 2 (2015)

Volume 11 Number 3 (2015)

Volume 12 Number 1 (2016)

Volume 12 Number 2 (2016)

Volume 12 Number 3 (2016)

Volume 13 Number 1 (2017)

Volume 13 Number 2 (2017)

Volume 13 Number 3 (2017)

Volume 14 Number 1 (2018)

Volume 14 Number 2 (2018)

Volume 14 Number 3 (2018)

Volume 15 Number 1 (2019)

Volume 15 Number 2 (2019)

Volume 15 Number 3 (2019)

Volume 16 Number 1 (2020)

Volume 16 Number 2 (2020)

Volume 16 Number 3 (2020)

Volume 17 Number 1 (2021)

Volume 17 Number 2 (2021)

Volume 17 Number 3 (2021)

Volume 18 Number 1 (2022)

Volume 18 Number 2 (2022)

Volume 18 Number 3 (2022)

Volume 19 Number 1 (2023)

Volume 19 Number 2 (2023)

Explore this Journal

The effect of Rapid Serial Visual Presentation Technology (RSVP) in the form of subtitles on enhancing EFL learners’ online reading speed, motivation, and attitudes

Al-Shaimaa M. Al-Rashidy , Marwa F. Hafour – The current study aimed at enhancing online reading speed and motivation of EFL learners through subtitled series as Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP).

The effects of mobile-assisted concept mapping on EFL learners’ writing fluency and motivation

Ardalan Kaveh, Ehsan Hadipourfard , Mohammad Baval  – The present study examined the effects of mobile-based concept mapping on EFL learners’ writing fluency and motivation.

Effects of using corpus-based instruction on students’ critical thinking skills and perceptions in academic writing classes

Amare Tesfie Birhan – This study aimed at examining the effects of corpus-based instruction on students’ critical skills in academic writing classes.

Student engagement with teacher and automated written corrective feedback on L2 writing: A multiple case study

Sara Afifi , Mohammad Rahimi , Joshua Wilson – The present multiple-case study set out to scrutinize students’ behavioral, cognitive, and affective engagement with written corrective feedback provided by teacher WCF and automated written corrective feedback (AWCF) provided by Writing…

Implementing web applications in the English as a foreign language classroom to develop learners’ productive skills: The case of Kazakhstan

Tatyana Shelestova , Aizhan Nabiyeva , Anna Kalizhanova – The paper reports the results of an exploratory quantitative study investigating the potential of VoiceThread and Flipgrid as learning tools for the development of learners’ productive skills and enhancing learners’ performance…

The nexus between emotional intelligence, learning engagement, motivation, and achievement in team-based mobile language learning

David Imamyartha, Utami Widiati, Mirjam Anugerahwati – This study presents an analysis of structural equation modeling (SEM) which explores the association between trait-emotional intelligence (TEI), online learning engagement (OLE), EFL learning motivation, and their grades in English for Academic Purposes…

The nexus between emotional intelligence, learning engagement, motivation, and achievement in team-based mobile language learning

David Imamyartha, Utami Widiati, Mirjam Anugerahwati – This study presents an analysis of structural equation modeling (SEM) which explores the association between trait-emotional intelligence (TEI), online learning engagement (OLE), EFL learning motivation, and their grades in English for Academic Purposes…

Implementing web applications in the English as a foreign language classroom to develop learners’ productive skills: The case of Kazakhstan

Tatyana Shelestova , Aizhan Nabiyeva , Anna Kalizhanova – The paper reports the results of an exploratory quantitative study investigating the potential of VoiceThread and Flipgrid as learning tools for the development of learners’ productive skills and enhancing learners’ performance…

Student engagement with teacher and automated written corrective feedback on L2 writing: A multiple case study

Sara Afifi , Mohammad Rahimi , Joshua Wilson – The present multiple-case study set out to scrutinize students’ behavioral, cognitive, and affective engagement with written corrective feedback provided by teacher WCF and automated written corrective feedback (AWCF) provided by Writing…

Effects of using corpus-based instruction on students’ critical thinking skills and perceptions in academic writing classes

Amare Tesfie Birhan – This study aimed at examining the effects of corpus-based instruction on students’ critical skills in academic writing classes.

The effects of mobile-assisted concept mapping on EFL learners’ writing fluency and motivation

Ardalan Kaveh, Ehsan Hadipourfard , Mohammad Baval  – The present study examined the effects of mobile-based concept mapping on EFL learners’ writing fluency and motivation.

The effect of Rapid Serial Visual Presentation Technology (RSVP) in the form of subtitles on enhancing EFL learners’ online reading speed, motivation, and attitudes

Al-Shaimaa M. Al-Rashidy , Marwa F. Hafour – The current study aimed at enhancing online reading speed and motivation of EFL learners through subtitled series as Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP).

Teachers’ perceptions of machine translation as a pedagogical tool

Saziye Taşdemir , Elaine Lopez , Müge Satar , Nick G. Riches  – The current study details the development of a pilot translation app, Transpose, which then acted as discussion prompt to explore teachers’ attitudes towards MT in focus groups.

Comparing CALL Approaches: Self-access versus hybrid classes

Michael Rube Redfield, Peter D. Campbell – Comparing CALL Approaches: Self-access versus hybrid classes.

Designing online assignments for Japanese language teaching

Chiharu Tsurutani, Taeko Imura – An increasing number of language educators are taking a blended approach to their teaching in order to enhance students’ learning experiences and outcomes.

I love Indonesia: EFL learners’ perceptions on web-facilitated language learning

Muzakki Bashori – The integration of computer in the service of FL (Foreign Language) learning is expected to be inevitable in the future.

Exploring EFL teachers’ professional identity development in a CALL teacher preparation program

Hussein Meihami , Rajab Esfandiari – The spread of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) in L2 pedagogy has asked for training professional teachers who can integrate CALL in L2 pedagogy.

Developing writing fluency and lexical complexity with blogs

Terry Fellner, Matthew Apple – The researchers utilized student blogs in an integrated CALL program for low proficiency, low motivation Japanese university language learners in a seven-day intensive English course in September 2004.

Increasing student participation in English vocabulary classes by providing time flexibility in accomplishing exercises

Putu Suarcaya – The study was conducted to find a solution for the problem of students’ participation in an English Vocabulary course.

Technically speaking: Screen recording software for creating instructional material

Paul Daniels, Gordon Bateson – Technically speaking: Screen recording software for creating instructional material.

Selected Linguistics Articles

Bridging out-of-school digital literacy through multimodal composition for EFL students with developing proficiency

Bridging out-of-school digital literacy through multimodal composition for EFL students with developing proficiency

Dian Marissa , Shazia Hamid - This study examined how multimodal composition afforded opportunities to develop learner agency.
Limitations of mobile phone learning

Limitations of mobile phone learning

Shudong Wang, Michael Higgins - In this article, we discuss weaknesses inherent in mobile phone learning, and factors that limit its viability.
Exploring Japanese students’ e-learning habits

Exploring Japanese students’ e-learning habits

Shudong Wang, Jun Iwata - Since 2010, both universities in which the authors teach have integrated PC-based e-learning or mobile learning programs into several English courses.
Translanguaging for and as learning with youth from refugee backgrounds

Translanguaging for and as learning with youth from refugee backgrounds

Saskia Van Viegen - Although host countries generally integrate refugees into public education, wide-spread and comprehensive understanding of teaching and learning with children and youth who have experienced forced displacement and migration remains an unmet goal within most education systems.
Integrating e-learning in all English classes: Success at the half-way point of a five-year project

Integrating e-learning in all English classes: Success at the half-way point of a five-year project

James W. Pagel, David W. Reedy - Using PowerPoint for student-created group projects can be motivating and enjoyable for both students and instructors while fostering a sense of student self-reliance and autonomy.
The influence of technology in the classroom: An analysis of an iPad and video intervention on JHS student’s confidence, anxiety, and EFL WTC

The influence of technology in the classroom: An analysis of an iPad and video intervention on JHS student’s confidence, anxiety, and EFL WTC

David Michael Ockert - This small-scale, longitudinal study tested for the influence of video recording with a camcorder, and recording and self-viewing with an iPad.
Online interaction, emotions, and EFL learners’ grit in collaborative writing

Online interaction, emotions, and EFL learners’ grit in collaborative writing

Hsien-Chin Liou, Pei-En Chiang - This case study addresses both online interaction and the EFL students’ emotions and grit in a collaborative writing project.