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Invited & plenary talks

2024

  • TBD. 12th MELTA International Research Conference in English Language Education 2024, MELTA, Malaysia, December. Plenary Speaker

  • The Dawn of a New Digital Age: AI Meets the Metaverse. Eastern Visayas State University, The Philippines, November 22. Plenary Speaker

  • Digital Applied Linguistics: Researching and Publishing from the Perspectives of a Researcher, Reviewer, & Editor. Invited by Prof. Haomin Zhang, City University of Macau, November 13.

  • A guide through your research publication journey. Invited by Prof. Yongli Liu, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, July 19-21. Keynote Speaker

  • Extended reality (XR) in futuristic education: Fundamentals and case studies. Invited by Prof. Shao-Ting Alan Hung, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, May 29.

  • Digital literacies and academic publishing. Invited by Prof. Qingtang Liu, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, April 1-2.

  • Digital literacies and Language education: Concepts and applications. Invited by Prof. Yong Mei, Hubei University, Wuhan, April 3.

2023

  • Language education policies and technology enhanced learning. Invited by Prof. Meei Ling Liaw, National Taichung University of Education, Taiwan, December 14, 2023.

  • X Reality as a new territory for education. Invited by Prof. Sung-Yeon Kim, Hanyang University, South Korea, December 4.

  • From zero to hero: Revolutionizing language education with AI. Invited by Prof. Wong Tze Peng, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Malaysia, December 1.

  • Future of education: How will AI transform education? Invited by Prof. Wulin Ma, Sichuan International Studies University, Chongqing, November 18. Keynote Speaker

  • How to publish in international journals: Perspectives from author, reviewer, and editor. Invited by Prof. Wulin Ma, Sichuan International Studies University, Chongqing, November 17.

  • AI in education. Invited by Dr. Kane Linton, Kwansei Gakuin University, Japan, September 7.

  • Peer feedback and technology. Invited by Dr. Xiao Xie, the Malaysian Association for Applied Linguistics, August 19.

  • VR and humanities research: Opportunities and challenges. Invited by the Shenzhen AR Technology Application Association, Shenzhen, May 27. Keynote Speaker

  • Research language education in the era of Edu-Metaverse. Invited by Dr. Warid Mihat, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, January.

2022

  • Friend or foe: The Edu-Metaverse in learning and teaching. Invited by Dr. Harwati Hashim, National University of Malaysia, October.

  • Learning and teaching with virtual reality in the era of the Metaverse. Invited by Dr. Yijun Yin, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, October.

  • Enhancing native cultural awareness through virtual reality. Invited by 2022 KAMALL Annual Conference, South Korea, September.

2021

  • ELT research in the new normal: opportunities and alternatives. Invited by Prof. Kean Wah Lee, AsiaTEFL, October, 2021.

  • Language learning in immersive virtual reality: An exploratory study of Chinese college nursing students in a simulated operating room. Invited by Dr. Csaba Z Szabo, University of Nottingham Malaysia, March, 2021.

2020

  • The invisible teacher? Teacher support in technology-enhanced collaborative language learning. 2nd Technology-enhanced Language Learning Symposium, National University of Malaysia, February 6, 2020. Plenary Speaker

2018

  • Improving English learners’ speaking through mobile-assisted peer feedback. Invited by Dr. Christoph Hafner, City University of Hong Kong, April 10, 2018.

  • Experience with mobile-assisted language learning (MALL): what’s the story from the learners’ side? Spotlight Session Speaker, The 16th Asia TEFL/1st MAAL/6th HAAL 2018 International Conference. University of Macau, June 27-29, 2018. 

Conference presentations

2024

  • Symposium: The Greater Bay Area Panel on Future Language Education with New Technologies. TeLLTCoLLT2024, Hong Kong, July 3-5.

  • Symposium: AI-driven innovation in educational research. GCCCE 2024, Chongqing, June 1-5.

 

2023

  • Symposium: Extended reality in language learning: Current status, implementations, and trends. GLoCALL 2023 & 2023 (19th) ChinaCALL Conference, Hohhot, August 10-12.

 

2022

  • Wu, J. G., Zhang, D., & Wang, M. Game-based virtual reality for languaculture learning: An example of The Forbidden City. 8th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network, online, May 30-June 4.

  • Wu, J. G. Vocabulary learning with virtual reality: A case study of ESP students in China. RELC Conference 2022, online, March 14-16.

 

2021

  • Wu, J. G. Language learning in immersive virtual reality: An exploratory study of Chinese college nursing students in a simulated operating room. GLoCALL Conference 2021, Online, December 23-25.

  • Wu, J. G. Language learning in the mobile era. 6th International Conference of Asia-Pacific LSP & Professional Communication Association, Hong Kong, May 3-5.

 

2019

  • Zhang, D., & Wu, J. G. Learning Across Contexts: A Multiple Case Study of Mobile Dictionary in Chinese EFL learners’ Incidental and Intentional Vocabulary Learning. The 18th World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning, Delft, September 16-19.

  • Wu, J. G., & Zhang, D. 'Why did you suggest voice messages but never use it anyway?!': Obstacles of promoting English language speaking in a mobile instant messaging community. The 18th World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning, Delft, September 16-19.

  • Zhang, D., & Wu, J. G. Learning intentionally and incidentally: A multiple case study of mobile dictionary in L2 vocabulary learning in the digital age. EUROCALL 2019, Belgium, August 28-31.

  • Special forum: Emerging trends in the language classroom: challenges and implications for teaching and learning, GLoCALL Conference 2019, Danang, August 8-10.

  • Wu, J. G. PeerEval: Improving Students' L2 Speaking through Mobile-Assisted Peer Feedback. ELTU Conference 2019, Hong Kong, May 27-28.

  • Wu, J. G. The many facets of Virtual Exchange - a three-dimensional discussion. (Panel discussion with Prof. Eric Hagley and Prof. Lluis Valls) Third biennial APVEA conference, Hangzhou, May 18-19.

  • Wu, J. G. A pragmatic exploration of the communicative functions of emoji, stickers and memes (ESMs) in instant messaging discourse. Third biennial APVEA conference, Hangzhou, May 18-19.

 

2018

  • Wu, J. G. An analysis of participants’ performance in a mobile telecollaborative group: are we being over-optimistic? GLoCALL 2018 International Conference. Suzhou, August 16-18.

  • Wu, J. G. Experience with mobile-assisted language learning (MALL): what’s the story from the learners’ side? The 16th Asia TEFL/1st MAAL/6th HAAL 2018 International Conference. Macao, June 27-29.

  • Wu, J. G. Learning beyond the classroom: A mobile community of inquiry. CityU PhD forum of Global China Studies, Hong Kong, May 8.

  • Wu, J. G. Chinese university learners’ previous experience with mobile-assisted language learning (MALL). International Conference on English Language Education in The Chinese Context, Hong Kong, May 4-5.

  • Miller, L., & Wu, J. G. Enemy or Friend: The role of smartphones in language learning. HASALD, Hong Kong, April 17.

 

2017

  • Wu, J. G., & Miller, L. Raising the Awareness of Chinese Culture Through WeChat. Paper presented at International Conference on ESP, new technologies and digital learning. Hong Kong, December 7-9.

 

2016

  • Tai, K., Lin, C., & Wu, J. G. Applying SNS WeChat to English Teaching in the Tertiary Education: A Case Study. Paper presented at the 11th Symposium on Teaching English at Tertiary Level. Hong Kong, December 9-10.

  • Wu, J. G., & Tai, K. Addressing the Aphasia of Chinese Culture Problem in Chinese Higher Education: A case study of Chinese instant messaging app WeChat. Paper presented at the 2016 International Symposium on CALL. Qingdao, June 22-23.

 

2015

  • Wu, J. G. A Study of the Underlying Sources and Factors of Teachers’ Pedagogical Cognition. Paper presented at the 13th Asia TEFL International Conference. Nanjing, November 5-8.

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