Overview

The Taiwan Association for Computer-Aided Language Learning (formerly PPTELL, renamed TaiwanCALL in 2024) was established to combine language teaching theory and practice, promoting experience exchange and cooperation among scholars and educators in the fields of technology-enabled language learning (TELL) and computer-aided language learning (CALL) worldwide. The association was founded in November 2019 by Professor Liao Mei-ling of National Taichung University of Education. Its first meeting was held in July 2020, and Dr. Lan Yu-ru was elected as the association's first president.

Past meetings

In June 2021, the Society co-hosted the 2021 International Conference with National Taiwan Normal University. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference was held in a hybrid format, combining in-person and online participation. The conference included keynote speeches by renowned scholars, panel discussions, and technology demonstrations. More than 100 scholars and experts from around the world participated in the conference to discuss the application of technology in language teaching.

In 2022, the conference was held entirely online from July 1st to 3rd, with the theme " Developing Learner Agency through Smart Technology ". The conference invited 29 domestic and international experts to serve as reviewers, and participants came from countries such as the United States, China, and Australia. It also provided an opportunity for outstanding papers to be submitted to Educational Technology & Society.

In 2023, the conference was held at National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism, marking the first in-person event since the pandemic. The theme was "The Magic of Telling in English-Language Classes," and the conference included several keynote speeches and expert roundtable discussions. It attracted over 150 participants and featured interactive wine tastings to foster interaction among attendees.

Looking ahead, the theme of the 2024 conference will be "Impactful Technologies and Computer-Assisted Language Learning," co-hosted by National Taichung University of Education and TaiwanCALL from May 16th to 17th, 2024. This conference will invite internationally renowned scholars to share the latest research in the field of technology-enabled language learning and showcase academic papers on theoretical foundations and practical teaching applications.

The 2025 TaiwanCALL Symposium, co-hosted with Providence University, will be held from May 8th to 9th, 2025, with the theme "Reclaiming Learner and Teacher Agency in the Age of AI and Emerging Technologies." This conference explores how artificial intelligence and innovative technologies are reshaping language education, emphasizing the importance of human agency while advancing technological development, ensuring that teachers and learners remain central to instructional decisions. It also invites scholars, researchers, and students from around the world to discuss the challenges and future developments of technology applications in language teaching, empowering participants to critically shape the future of computer-assisted language learning (CALL).

Promise

The Society is committed to improving research quality and contributing to global academic research, particularly in the context of how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping language learning. Through the collective efforts of all its members, the Society is advancing its international influence and focusing on three main objectives:

To hold an annual international academic conference.
Establish alliances with international academic conferences and societies.
Plan and publish high-quality TELL/CALL academic journals.