MA (Bordeaux), PhD (UCLA)
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
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). 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.
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
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
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
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
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. (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. (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., & 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
Alm, A. (2022). Confinamiento con La Casa de Pael: Del aislamiento social a la interacción social a través de los blogs. Proceedings of the Seminario de estudios hispanos en Nueva Zelanda (NUHSS). Retrieved from https://www.stanza.org.nz/universidad
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Alm, A., & Watanabe, Y. (2022, November). Embracing machine translation in higher education. Verbal presentation at the COVID-19’s Impact on Teaching and Learning at the University of Otago: Lessons Learned Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Alm, A. (2022, August). The new reality of Babel Fish: The role of machine translation in language education. Verbal presentation at the EUROCALL: Intelligent CALL, Granular Systems and Learner Data, [Online].
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Alm, A., & Clark, T. (2022). Machine translation literacy for language teachers. Proceedings of the New Zealand Association of Language Teachers (NZALT) Conference. (pp. 45). Retrieved from https://nzalt.org.nz/conference
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
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., & Watanabe, Y. (2021). Online translators for L2 writing: A comparison of student and teacher perspectives. In N. Zoghlami, C. Brudermann, C. Sarré, M. Grosbois, L. Bradley & S. Thouësny (Eds.), CALL and Professionalisation: Short Papers from EUROCALL 2021. (pp. 23-28). Research-publishing.net. doi: 10.14705/rpnet.2021.54.1303
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
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. (2021). Language learning with Netflix: Extending out-of-class L2 viewing. In M. Chang, N.-S. Chen, D. G. Sampson & A. Tlili (Eds.), Proceedings of the IEEE 21st International Conference on Advance Learning Technologies (ICALT). (pp. 260-263). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ICALT52272.2021.00084
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Alm, A. (2021, June). Has L2 Netflix binge-watching become a global reality? Exploring "engagement with language" in informal online language learning. Verbal presentation at the Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) Annual Conference: Global Realities, [Online].
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Alm, A. (2020). Lockdown with La Casa de Papel: From social isolation to social engagement with language. Proceedings of the Applied Linguistics Association of New Zealand (ALANZ) Symposium: Teaching to the Times. Retrieved from https://www.alanz.org.nz/conferences-events
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
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. (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
Feick, D., & Alm, A. (2020). Participation in virtual learning spaces: Affordances of breakout rooms for language learning. Proceedings of the Applied Linguistics Association of New Zealand (ALANZ) Symposium: Teaching to the Times. Retrieved from https://www.alanz.org.nz/conferences-events
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
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. (2019). Piloting Netflix for intra-formal language learning. In F. Meunier, J. Van de Vyver, L. Bradley & S. Thouësny (Eds.), CALL and complexity: Short papers from EUROCALL 2019. (pp. 13-18). Research-publishing.net. doi: 10.14705/rpnet.2019.38.979
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Hauck, M., & Alm, A. (2019). Social CALL: Trajectories, turns and trends [Keynote]. In J. Colpaert, A. Aerts, Q. Ma & J. L. F. King (Eds.), Proceedings of the XXth Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Research Conference. (pp. 14). Antwerp, Belgium: Universiteit Antwerpen. [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
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. (2017, November). "I du not Sie the point of the German you": Learner perceptions of the German T-V distinction in online interactions. Keynote presentation at the International Seminar on Cross-Cultural Discourse Studies, Fuzhou, China.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Alm, A. (2017, July). Babbel, Busuu, BliuBliu: Wortspielerei oder ernstzunehmende Optionen für selbstgesteuertes Fremdsprachenlernen? Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany. [Research Presentation].
Other Research Output
Alm, A. (2017). From teacher to learner: Building context-awareness for mobile app use through exploration. Proceedings of the CALL in Context Research Conference. Antwerp, Belgium: Universiteit Antwerpen. Retrieved from http://call2017.language.berkeley.edu/?page_id=582
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Alm, A. (2016). Creating willingness to communicate through L2 blogging. CALL-EJ, 17(1), 67-79.
Journal - Research Article
Alm, A. (2016). Amateur online interculturalism in foreign language education. In S. Papadima-Sophocleous, L. Bradley & S. Thouësny (Eds.), CALL communities and culture: Short papers from EUROCALL 2016. (pp. 25-31). Dublin, Ireland: Research-publishing.net. doi: 10.14705/rpnet.2016.EUROCALL2016.9781908416445
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Alm, A. (2016). An auto-ethnographic study on the use of apps for language learning. Proceedings of the L2 Digital Literacies with AZ Computer-Assisted Language Learning (L2DL & AZCALL) Symposium. Retrieved from https://cerclldiglit.wordpress.com/auto-ethnographic-study-on-the-use-of-apps-for-language-learning/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Alm, A. (2016). Informelles Lernen mit Facebook: Auswertung einer Befragung von Deutschlernenden in Neuseeland. Proceedings of the Webkonferenz für Deutschlehrende (DaFWEBKON). Retrieved from http://dafwebkon.com/Veranstaltung/alm-informelles-lernen-mit-facebook-auswertung/?instance_id=252
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Alm, A. (2015). Facebook for informal language learning: Perspectives from tertiary language students. Eurocall Review, 23(2), 3-18.
Journal - Research Article
Alm, A. (2015). Technology-mediated task-based listening: From authentic input to authentic response. In J. Colpaert, A. Aerts, M. Oberhofer & M. Gutiérez-Colón Plana (Eds.), Proceedings of the Seventeenth International CALL Conference: Task Design and CALL. (pp. 39-44). Antwerp, Belgium: Universiteit Antwerpen. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Alm, A. (2014). The socially networked language learner: Implications for tertiary language education. In B. Hegarty, J. McDonald & S.-K. Loke (Eds.), Proceedings of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ascilite) Conference: Rhetoric and Reality: Critical Perspectives on Educational Technology. (pp. 693-697). Retrieved from http://ascilite2014.otago.ac.nz/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
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. (2013). Socially multilingual? An exploration of informal language learning practices on Facebook. Proceedings of the Global Perspectives on Computer-Assisted Language Learning (WorldCALL) Conference. Retrieved from https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/p3853ngyb94dazq/Short%20Papers.pdf
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Alm, A. (2013). Informal language learning practices on Facebook. In J. McDonald, S.-K. Loke, A. McLean & M. Rajoo (Eds.), Proceedings of the Spotlight on Teaching and Learning Colloquium. (pp. 67). Dunedin, New Zealand: HEDC, University of Otago. [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Alm, A. (2012). Status updates in language learning: From 'pointless babble' to L2 conversation. In J. Colpaert, A. Aerts, W.-C. V. Wu & Y.-C. J. Chao (Eds.), Proceedings of the 15th International Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Research Conference: The Medium Matters. (pp. 17-20). Taichung, Taiwan: Providence University. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Alm, A. (2012, May). Status updates in language learning: From 'pointless babble' to L2 conversation. Plenary presentation at the 15th International Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Research Conference: The Medium Matters, Taichung, Taiwan.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Alm, A. (2010, August). The social side of L2 motivation. Keynote presentation at the Antwerp CALL: Motivation and Beyond Conference, Antwerp, Belgium.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
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). Blogs as protected spaces for language learners. In R. J. Atkinson & C. McBeath (Eds.), Proceedings of the 26th Annual Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education Conference: Same Places, Different Spaces. (pp. 20-24). ascilite. Retrieved from http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/auckland09/?m=Programme
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
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. (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. (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, A. (2010). The social side of L2 motivation. In A. Aerts, J. Colpaert & M. Oberhofer (Eds.), Proceedings of the Antwerp CALL: Motivation and Beyond Conference. (pp. 10-13). Antwerp, Belgium: Linguapolis, Universiteit Antwerpen. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Alm, A. (2011). Podcasts in language learning: Strategy use in online digital listening. In K. Shephard, T. Harland & A. Cohen (Eds.), Proceedings of the Spotlight on Teaching and Learning Colloquium. (pp. 29). Dunedin, New Zealand: HEDC, University of Otago. [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Alm, A. (2010). Language learning through Social Networking Sites. Proceedings of the 12th National Conference for Community Languages and ESOL (CLESOL). Retrieved from http://www.clesol.org.nz/2010/programme.html
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Alm, A. (2009). Learning to think in an L2 through blogging. Proceedings of the Independent Learning Association Conference: Independent Learning: Building on Experience, Seeking New Perspectives. ILA. Retrieved from http://ilac2009.elc.polyu.edu.hk/index.php/ILAC/ILAC2009/index
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
