This book provides an up-to-date examination of technology-supported pedagogy and language acquisition in a variety of Japanese as a foreign or second language contexts. It equips readers with practical pedagogical information and ideas for how technology can be applied to achieve a wide range of learning objectives.

Erica Zimmerman is an Associate Professor of Japanese in the Languages and Cultures Department at the United States Naval Academy. She has published in the areas of the acquisition of Japanese as a second/foreign language, language pedagogy, computer-assisted language learning, conversation analysis, intercultural communication and identity in talk.

Abigail McMeekin is an Associate Professor of Japanese and Japanese Program Head in the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Lethbridge, Canada. Her published research focuses on Japanese pedagogy and second language acquisition, study abroad, computer-assisted language learning, conversation analysis and intercultural communication.

Erica Zimmerman is an Associate Professor of Japanese in the Languages and Cultures Department at the United States Naval Academy. She has published in the areas of the acquisition of Japanese as a second/foreign language, language pedagogy, computer-assisted language learning, conversation analysis, intercultural communication and identity in talk.

Abigail McMeekin is an Associate Professor of Japanese and Japanese Program Head in the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Lethbridge, Canada. Her published research focuses on Japanese pedagogy and second language acquisition, study abroad, computer-assisted language learning, conversation analysis and intercultural communication.

In addition to the focus on structural aspects of Japanese learning, this volume is rich in studies taking communicative, integrative, and ecological approaches to CALL. The analysis of learning outcomes, innovative pedagogy, and a range of theoretical underpinnings, along with an outstandingly thorough introduction, make this volume a must-read for CALL researchers and educators far beyond those working in JSL/JFL.

Technology has drastically changed the nature of language use, learning and teaching, and yet many educators continue to ponder how best to change familiar instructional methods. This edited volume introduces a range of tools, materials, and activities adopted in and out of the classroom and carefully evaluates their impact on language learning. As such it offers opportunities for researchers and educators of Japanese and other languages to reflect on their current practices and to consider ways forward.

Zimmerman and McMeekin have given the Japanese as a Foreign Language (JFL) field a huge boost forward with this significant volume on integrating technology with teaching. JFL teachers will surely find new ways to help their students in this impressive collection of innovative projects.