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MA (Bordeaux), PhD (UCLA)

Dr Antonie Alm

Office Arts 3C10
Tel +64 3 479 8690
Email antonie.alm@otago.ac.nz

Antonie teaches German language at all levels, intercultural communication, and computer-assisted language learning. Her research focuses on the use of technology in language education. She is interested in the development of blended learning environments to support learner autonomy. Her studies on the use podcasts for listening, social networking for informal language learning, and more recently on language apps have appeared in leading scholarly journals.

Antonie is on various editorial review committees and is also the associate-president of the New Zealand German teacher association, GANZ.

Current teaching

  • GLBL 101 Introduction to Intercultural Communication
  • GERM 331 Intermediate German language

Current research

Recent research projects investigate the use of language apps for formal and informal language learning. In an auto-ethnographic study, Antonie has written about her own experiences of learning Spanish with apps. A further on-going study assesses the use of language apps in formal learning settings. The dynamics of informal (self-initiated and out-of-class) and formal (classroom-bound) learning practices are at the core of Antonie's research interest.

Supervision

She welcomes applications for BA(Hons), Masters' and PhD degrees in the fields of language education, computer assisted language learning, informal learning and intercultural communication.

Publications

Alm, A. (2023). Engaging with L2 Netflix: Two in(tra)formal learning trajectories. In D. Toffoli, G. Socket & M. Kusyk (Eds.), Language learning and leisure: Informal language learning in the digital age. (pp. 379-408). Berlin, Germany: De Gruyter. doi: 10.1515/9783110752441-016
Chapter in Book - Research
Alm, A. (2023). Lockdown with La Casa de Papel: From social isolation to social engagement with language. In K. Sadeghi, M. Thomas & F. Ghaderi (Eds.), Technology-enhanced language teaching and learning: Lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic. (pp. 121-135). London, UK: Bloomsbury.
Chapter in Book - Research
Alm, A., & Watanabe, Y. (2022). Online machine translation for L2 writing across languages and proficiency levels. Australian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 5(3), 135-157. doi: 10.29140/ajal.v5n3.53si3
Journal - Research Article
Alm, A. (2022). Actualizing the affordances of machine translation tools for language learning. In J. Colpaert, Y. Wang & G. Stockwell (Eds.), Proceedings of the XXIst International CALL Research Conference. (pp. 1-6). London, UK: Castledown. doi: 10.29140/9781914291050
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Nkomo, L. M., & Alm, A. (2022). Sentiment analysis: Capturing chatbot experiences of informal language learners. In B. Zou, M. Thomas, D. Barr & W. Jia (Eds.), Emerging concepts in technology-enhanced language teaching and learning. (pp. 215-231). IGI Global. doi: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8981-6.ch011
Chapter in Book - Research
Alm, A. (2023). Engaging with L2 Netflix: Two in(tra)formal learning trajectories. In D. Toffoli, G. Socket & M. Kusyk (Eds.), Language learning and leisure: Informal language learning in the digital age. (pp. 379-408). Berlin, Germany: De Gruyter. doi: 10.1515/9783110752441-016
Chapter in Book - Research
Alm, A. (2023). Lockdown with La Casa de Papel: From social isolation to social engagement with language. In K. Sadeghi, M. Thomas & F. Ghaderi (Eds.), Technology-enhanced language teaching and learning: Lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic. (pp. 121-135). London, UK: Bloomsbury.
Chapter in Book - Research
Nkomo, L. M., & Alm, A. (2022). Sentiment analysis: Capturing chatbot experiences of informal language learners. In B. Zou, M. Thomas, D. Barr & W. Jia (Eds.), Emerging concepts in technology-enhanced language teaching and learning. (pp. 215-231). IGI Global. doi: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8981-6.ch011
Chapter in Book - Research
Alm, A. (2021). Apps for informal autonomous language learning: An autoethnography. In C. Fuchs, M. Hauck & M. Dooly (Eds.), Language education in digital spaces: Perspectives on autonomy and interaction. (pp. 201-223). Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-74958-3_10
Chapter in Book - Research
Alm, A. (2020). 2.9 L2 chat for semi-formal and informal language learning. In J.-B. Son (Ed.), Technology-enhanced language teaching in action. (pp. 52-55). Asia-Pacific Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning. Retrieved from www.apacall.org
Chapter in Book - Research
Alm, A., & Ohashi, L. (2020). From self-study to studying the self: A collaborative autoethnography of language educators as informal language learners. In K.-M. Frederiksen, S. Larsen, L. Bradley & S. Thouësny (Eds.), CALL for widening participation: Short papers from EUROCALL 2020. (pp. 1-6). Research-publishing.net. doi: 10.14705/rpnet.2020.48.1156
Chapter in Book - Research
Alm, A., & Daniel, B. (2019). Student engagement with mobile language apps in blended learning environments: Perspectives from university language students. In A. Palalas (Ed.), Blended language learning: International perspectives on innovative practice. (pp. 182-220). China Central Radio & TV University Press.
Chapter in Book - Research
Alm, A. (2018). Advanced language learners as autonomous language users on Facebook. In J. Buendgens-Kosten & D. Elsner (Eds.), Multilingual computer assisted language learning. (pp. 191-209). Bristol, UK: Multilingual Matters.
Chapter in Book - Research
Alm, A. (2009). Blogging for self-determination with L2 learner journals. In M. Thomas (Ed.), Handbook of research in Web 2.0 and second language learning. (pp. 202-222). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.
Chapter in Book - Research
Alm, A. (2009). L2 blogging: The emergence of a new voice in the foreign language classroom. In J.-B. Son (Ed.), Internet-based language learning: Pedagogies and technologies. (pp. 119-137). Asia-Pacific Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning.
Chapter in Book - Research
Alm, A., & Watanabe, Y. (2022). Online machine translation for L2 writing across languages and proficiency levels. Australian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 5(3), 135-157. doi: 10.29140/ajal.v5n3.53si3
Journal - Research Article
Alm, A. (2021). Language learning with Netflix: From extensive to intra-formal learning. Eurocall Review, 29(1), 81-92. doi: 10.4995/eurocall.2021.14276
Journal - Research Article
Alm, A., & Watanabe, Y. (2021). Functional caption literacy development through intra-formal L2 viewing. Aula Abierta, 50(2), 635-642. doi: 10.17811/rifie.50.2.2021.635-642
Journal - Research Article
Feick, D., & Alm, A. (2021). Gruppenarbeit in Zeiten der sozialen Isolation: Zur Nutzung und Wahrnehmung von Breakout-Räumen [Group work in times of social isolation: On the use and perception of breakout rooms]. Informationen Deutsch als Fremdsprache, 48(5), 516-544. doi: 10.1515/infodaf-2021-0071
Journal - Research Article
Alm, A., & Nkomo, L. M. (2020). Chatbot experiences of informal language learners: A sentiment analysis. International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning & Teaching, 10(4), 51-65. doi: 10.4018/IJCALLT.2020100104
Journal - Research Article
Alm, A. (2016). Creating willingness to communicate through L2 blogging. CALL-EJ, 17(1), 67-79.
Journal - Research Article
Alm, A. (2015). Facebook for informal language learning: Perspectives from tertiary language students. Eurocall Review, 23(2), 3-18.
Journal - Research Article
Alm, A. (2013). Extensive listening 2.0 with foreign language podcasts. Innovation in Language Learning & Teaching, 7(3), 266-280. doi: 10.1080/17501229.2013.836207
Journal - Research Article
Alm, A. (2008). Integrating emerging technologies in the foreign language classroom: A case study. International Journal of Pedagogies & Learning, 4(4), 44-60.
Journal - Research Article
Alm, A. (2007). Motivationstheoretische Grundbedingungen für den erfolgreichen Einsatz von Neuen Medien im Fremdsprachenunterricht. Zeitschrift für Interkulturellen Fremdsprachenunterricht, 12(1). Retrieved from http://zif.spz.tu-darmstadt.de/jg-12-1/beitrag/beitra32.htm
Journal - Research Article
Alm, A. (2007). Video-based language learning: A motivational study. New Zealand Language Teacher, 33, 38-43.
Journal - Research Article
Alm, A. (2006). CALL for autonomy, competence and relatedness: Motivating language learning environments in Web 2.0. JALT CALL Journal, 2(3), 29-38.
Journal - Research Article
Alm-Lequeux, A. (2004). NEW! Re-purposing TV ads for building vocabulary-learning strategies. Die Unterrichtspraxis / Teaching German, 53-55.
Journal - Research Article
Alm-Lequeux, A. (2001). Using the internet as a zone of proximal development for teaching indirect speech: A Vygotskian approach. Die Unterrichtspraxis / Teaching German, 34(1), 1-10.
Journal - Research Article
Alm-Lequeux, A. (1998). Tourismus, Deutschlernen und Neuseeland oder Wie das Internet einen Deutschkurs verènderte. Ein Projektbericht. Zeitschrift für Interkulturellen Fremdsprachenunterricht, 3, 1-8.
Journal - Research Article
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