Call for Papers for Special Issue of LLT

Theme: Computer-assisted language testing

This special issue of Language Learning & Technology will focus on the theory and practice of computer-based language testing, including computer-assisted testing, computer-adaptive testing, and Web-based testing. Articles based on empirical research or discussing original conceptual frameworks are welcome. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:

• Theoretical issues regarding the validity and reliability of computer-assisted testing
• Technical considerations in the construction of computer-assisted tests
• Special considerations in designing computer-adaptive tests
• Item banking
• Scoring computer-assisted language tests
• Effectiveness of computer-assisted testing
• The use of multimedia in computer-assisted testing
• New technologies in service of computer-assisted testing
• New ways of using computers for language assessment (e.g., portfolios, role-plays, and journals)

Please send an e-mail of intent with a 250 word abstract by November 30, 1999, to Irene Thompson at llt-editors@hawaii.edu.

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