The workshop will provide a forum where international participants can share knowledge on the latest developments in mobile language learning and map out directions for future developments and research collaborations. The emphasis will be on exploring how cultural imperatives and pedagogical approaches may be determining the development of mobile language learning in different parts of the world, and what is needed to extend thinking beyond the usual boundaries.  ‘Perspectives on context’ will be elicited through a structured discussion, with a view to identifying different interpretations and manifestations of context, to inform the design and evaluation of future mobile and ubiquitous language learning.
 
The format of the half-day workshop will allow for 3 or 4 selected papers, followed by a round table discussion led by the workshop leaders. You do NOT have to submit a paper to take part in the workshop, but all participants should submit a short statement (see below).
 
Workshop papers: These should be 5 pages long, addressing one or more of the following:
·  Context-aware mobile language learning
·  Pedagogical approaches in mobile language learning
·  Learner experiences of mobile language learning
·  Cultural or social issues in mobile language learning
·  Virtual environments and mobile language learning
·  Practical and ergonomic issues in mobile language learning
 
All workshop papers will be reviewed and accepted papers will appear in a volume of workshop proceedings with ISBN. Published workshop papers will also be made available on the official ICCE2008 website.
 
All participants are asked to provide a short statement (up to 600 words) outlining their perspective on context in mobile and ubiquitous language learning, based either on their own research or a review of research they are familiar with. Statements will be collated and made available electronically to all participants of the workshop.
 
All participants are required to register for the main conference, but there is no additional workshop fee.
 
Timetable:
 
Expression of interest: Please indicate your intention to participate, as soon as possible, by contacting the workshop leaders.
 
Timetable for those submitting workshop papers:
August 15, 2008: Submission deadline for workshop papers
August 31, 2008: Acceptance notification of workshop papers
September 15, 2008: Final version deadline for workshop papers
 
Timetable for those submitting short statements:
August 21, 2008: Submission of draft statement
September 15, 2008: Final version of statement
 
The half-day workshop will be held during the ICCE conference, 27-31 October 2008, Taipei, Taiwan (http://www.apsce.net/icce2008/).

Papers and statements should be submitted directly to the workshop leaders by email. For papers, use the template provided on the conference website: http://www.apsce.net/icce2008/cfp_author_guid.html
 
Workshop leaders:

Dr Agnes Kukulska-Hulme, Institute of Educational Technology, The Open University, UK.
Email a.m.kukulska-hulme@open.ac.uk

Professor David Wible, Graduate Institute of Learning & Instruction, National Central University, Taiwan.  Email wible45@yahoo.com