To develop critical and evaluative frameworks for the successful convergence of language learning practices and techniques with generic and dedicated technologies. To give students a deep foundation on the theories and applications of Network-Based Learning Technologies (NBLT) in TESOL with practical experience of defining, repurposing and using these technologies. To explore and evaluate effectively the concepts of adaptive and adaptable technologies and their repurposing for SLA and how they are changing the nature of Communication and Interculturality amongst the different generations of learners and "Digital Natives and Immigrants". To evaluate the potential of digital games for TESOL integration and deployment in various language learning environments.

With the intention of providing a strong theoretical and pragmatic basis for the exploration of the critical issues that inform and drive the implementation of diverse forms of ICT in Language Acquisition, this module will concentrate on the major topics related to ICT planning, educational leadership and vision. Through the critical exploration of a number of these technologies, students will gain a deep understanding and appreciation of the most important historical and current developments in this area, ranging from the behaviouristic approaches to the socio-constructivist and the personalised. The main themes to be explored include: a. the theories and applications of Network-Based Learning Technologies (NBLT) in TESOL b. the employment of NBLT as a resource for research and teaching c. the major components of Web 2.0 technologies such as Computer Mediated Communication (CMC), Multi-User Virtual Environments (MUVEs), blogs, Twitter, Jing, and Second Life d. the concepts of adaptive and adaptable technologies and their repurposing for SLA e. the changing the nature of Communication and Interculturality amongst learners f. the potential of digital games for TESOL integration and deployment in various language learning environments.

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: - demonstrate close familiarity with the main issues involved in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and ICT - effectively evaluate dedicated and generic ICT programmes that may be used in SLA - apply evaluation methods in a foreign language learning classroom environment with language learners at all levels of competency e.g. from ab initio beginner to advanced practitioner and assess the impact on the learners' acquisition - analyse the potential of Serious Games for language acquisition and teaching purposes - assess the changing learning styles of SLA practitioners as Digital Natives within Web 2.0 environments - conduct a contrastive analysis of an area of SLA and ICT that may be used in foreign language teaching.

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: - demonstrate an appreciation of the need for intercultural awareness in their teaching situations in both online and face-to-face environments - display a professional commitment to the appropriate level of integration of ICT in a range of teaching contexts.

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On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: draw on personal professional experiences to design and evaluate appropriate levels of ICT integration.