Using social technologies in computer assisted language learning: development of a theoretical and methodological framework

Abstract

The use of social technologies in language learning is becoming more widespread. Although theoretical and methodological frameworks exist for the use of these technologies for language learning, their applicability is still unclear. To fill this void, the current thesis sets off to explore the theoretical framework of Papert’s constructionism as a pervasive theoretical paradigm on which the use of social technologies in CALL can draw upon. In the paper the progress achieved in the current thesis is outlined, as well as the future action plan.