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Research Interests:

• Computer Assisted Language Learning
• Computer Supported Collaborative Language Learning
• Activity Theory and sociocultural learning theories for e-learning
• Immersive Multi Users Virtual Environments in Education

Selected Peer Reviewed Journals

• Dr Françoise Blin. .
• Blin, F. & Appel, C. 2011. Computer Supported Collaborative Writing in Practice: An Activity Theoretical Study. Calico Journal, 28, 2, pp473-497.
• Blin, F. & Munro, Morag. 2008. Why hasn't technology disrupted academics' teaching practices? Understanding resistance to change through the lens of activity theory. Computers & Education, 50, , pp475-490.
• Blin, F. & Péchenart, J. 2007. Le français sur objectif(s) spécifique(s) (fos) : enjeux et directions futures. International Journal Of Applied Linguistics, 154, , pp111-125.
• Blin F. 2004. CALL and the development of learner autonomy: towards an activity-theoretical perspective. Recall, Volume 16 Part 2, , pp377-395.
• Blin F. & Donohoe R. 2000. Projet TECHNE: vers un apprentissage collaboratif en classe virtuelle bilingue. Alsic (apprentissage Des Langues Et Systemes D'informat, Vol. 3, Numéro 1, , pp19-47.
• Blin F. 1998. 'Les enjeux d'une formation autonomisante de l'apprenant en environnement multimedia'. In T. Chanier & M. Pothier (eds.), Apprentissage des langues et environnements informatiques hypermedia, Etudes de Linguistique Appliquée. Numéro 110, avril-juin,, pp215-226.
• BLIN F WILSON D. 1994. THE USE OF PRETEST AND POSTTEST IN CALL - A CASE-STUDY. Computers & Education, 23,, pp143-150.

Selected Books

• M Levy, F Blin, C Bradin Siskin, O Takeuchi (eds.). WorldCALL: International Perspectives on Computer-Assisted Language Learning, Routledge, 2010.
• F Blin F, N Chénik, J Thompson (eds.). CALL Courseware Development: a handbook. EUROCALL Directory of Courseware Development Projects, 1998.
• F Blin, J Thompson (eds.). Selected Papers from EUROCALL'97 - Where Research and Practice Meet, ReCALL, 10(1), 1998.

Selected Chapters

• Blin, F. 2012. Introducing Cultural Historical Activity Theory for Researching CMC in Foreign Language Education. , pp79-106.
• S Thouësny & F Blin. 2011. Modeling Language Learners¿ Knowledge: What Information Can Be Inferred =From Learners¿ Free Written Texts?. WorldCALL: International Perspectives on Computer-Assisted Language Learning, pp114-127.
• F Blin. 2010. Designing Cybertasks for Learner Autonomy: Towards an Activity Theoretical Pedagogical Model. Digital Genres, New Literacies and Autonomy in Language Learning, pp175-196.
• Rickard A, Blin F, Appel C. 2006. Training for trainers: challenges, outcomes, and principles of in-service training across the Irish education system. Teacher Education in CALL, pp203-218.
• Blin F. 2001. Mesurer l'autonomie des apprenants : de la théorie à la pratique. Autoformation et autoévaluation : une pédagogie renouvelée?, pp67-93.
• Blin F. 1999. CALL and the Development of Learner autonomy. In R. Debski and M. Levy (eds.), WorldCALL: Global Perspectives on Computer-Assisted Language Learning, Lisse: Swets and Zeitlinger, pp133-147.
• Blin F. 1997. CALL and the learner-centred curriculum: What about the teacher?. In J. Kohn, B. Ruschoff & D. Wolf (eds.), New Horizons in CALL, Proceedings of EUROCALL 96, Szombathely, pp119-137.
• Blin F. 1996. Integrating CALL in the language curriculum: the SALL project. In B. Ruschoff and D. Wolff (eds.), Technology-enhanced language learning in theory and practice, Proceedings of EUROCALL 94, Szombathely,, pp50-63.
• Blin F. 1996. Integrating CALL in the negotiated learner-centred curriculum: a case study. In A. Gimeno (ed.), Technology enhanced language learning: focus on integration, Proceedings of Eurocall 95, Valencia: Servicio de Publicaciones, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, pp37-59.
• Blin F. 1996. Learning technologies and the learner-centred curriculum: the case of Physics with a language (French). In F. Royall and J. E. Conacher (eds.), Issues in Languages for Specific Purposes, Theoretical Approaches and Practical Applications, University of Limerick Press, Limerick, pp157-176.
• Blin, F. 1992. Parlez-vous Banque 2 : An approach to LSP Course Design and CALL. Computers and Language, Papers from the Computers and Language II Conference(1991), Sheffield City Polytechnic, pp43-55.
• Dixon M. & Blin F. 1992. Parlez-vous Banque 2 : An approach to LSP Course Design and CALL. In C. Davis and M. Deegan (eds.), Computers and Language, Papers from the Computers and Language II Conference(1991), Sheffield City Polytechnic, Oxford: Office for Humanities Communication Publications, Number 2, pp43-55.
• Blin F. & Kennedy S. 1991. Parlez-vous Banque. In D. Little and B. O'Meadhra (eds.), Media Technologies and Language Learning, Dublin: IRAAL, pp95-97.
• Blin F. 1989. The Use of Computers in the Teaching of Languages for Specific Purposes. In C. Lauren and M. Nordmann (eds.), From Office to School : Special Language and Internationalisation, Clevedon: Multilingual Matters Ltd, pp128-143.

Reviews

• M Mozzon-McPherson, R Vismans (eds.). 2002. Beyond Language Teaching Towards Language Advising. Recall, 14, pp329-332.

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• Blin, F., Realising CALL affordances: an activity-theoretical approach. Invited oral presentation, GLoCALL 2012 Conference, 18-OCT-12 - 20-OCT-12, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing, China
• Blin, F., Designing language learning tasks for emerging online environments: from theory to practice, GLoCALL 2012 Conference, 18-OCT-12 - 18-OCT-12, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing, China
• Blin, F. & Jalkanen, J., Agency and languaging in digital environments: exploring design-based pedagogies for language learning, Insights into applied linguistics: languaging, agency and ecologies, 04-JUN-12 - 07-JUN-12, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
• Blin, F., Rethinking language learning and Web 2.0: from monologism to dialogism and trialogism, Modern Languages Conference Web 2.0 and Language Learning: Definable Boundaries?, 01-JUN-12 - 01-JUN-12, University of Limerick, Ireland
• Blin, F., Rethinking language learning and Web 2.0: From monologism to dialogism and trialogism, Waterloo Centre for German Studies - Research seminar, 02-MAY-12 - 02-MAY-12, University of Waterloo, Canada
• Blin, F., Are CALL affordances being realised? Analysing learner-computer and learner-learner interactions to improve CALL design ¿ an activity theoretical approach, CCERBAL Conference Innovative Practices in Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), 26-APR-12 - 26-APR-12, University of Ottawa, Canada
• Blin, F., Démarche de recherche et évolution épistémologique, Séminaire doctoral TED (Technologies, Échanges, Dispositifs), 24-FEB-12 - 24-FEB-12, Laboratoire LIDILEM, Université Stendhal ¿ Grenoble 3, France
• Blin, F., Théorie historico-culturelle de l¿activité et apprentissage expansif: applications et implications pour la recherche en apprentissage des langues médiatisé par les technologies, Doctoral School Seminar, 27-JAN-12 - 27-JAN-12, Laboratoire ICAR, ENS Lyon/Lyon 2, France
• Blin, F., Conception et évaluation de dispositifs d¿apprentissage des langues médiatisés par les technologies: Les apports de la théorie historico-culturelle de l¿activité, Post-graduate seminar and lecture, 26-JAN-12 - 26-JAN-12, Université Lumière Lyon 2, France
• Blin, F., Les mondes virtuels et leurs potentialités pour la recherche et l¿enseignement/apprentissage des langues, Doctoral School Seminar, 23-NOV-11 - 23-NOV-11, Université de Clermont-Ferrand, France
• Blin, F., Nic Giollamhichil, M. & Ó Ciardubháin, C., Langblog: an exploration of affordances for online oral production and interaction, EUROCALL 2011 Conference - The Call Triangle: student, teacher and institution, 31-AUG-11 - 03-SEP-11, University of Nottingham, UK
• Blin, F. & Gimeno, A., , EUROCALL 2011 Conference - The Call Triangle: student, teacher and institution, 31-AUG-11 - 03-SEP-11, University of Nottingham, UK
• Blin, F. & Thorne, S.L, Mediation, expansion and re-mediation in digitally mediated language learning environments, CALICO 2011 Conference, 19-MAY-11 - 21-MAY-11, University of Victoria, BC, Canada
• Blin, F., Designing e-learning tasks for language learning and learner autonomy: from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 and Immersive MultiUsers Virtual Environments (iMUVEs), Translation, Technology and Autonomy in Language Teaching and Learning., 10-DEC-10 - 11-DEC-10, National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG), Ireland
• Blin, F., Bologna and the 21st Century Language Learner: Integrating Technology for Learner Autonomy, FLiT Conference, Foreign Language Instructional Technology: Theory and Practice, 03-DEC-10 - 05-DEC-10, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
• Blin, F. & Gimeno, A., , EUROCALL 2010 Conference - , 08-SEP-10 - 11-SEP-10, University of Bordeaux, France
• Blin F. & Appel C., Computer mediated collaborative writing in practice: an activity theoretical study, CALICO 2010 Conference - Enhancing Language Learning: Research, Innovation, and Evaluation in CALL, 08-JUN-10 - 12-JUN-10, Amherst College, Amherst, MA, USA
• Blin F., Introducing Cultural Historical Activity Theory and Expansive Learning, Research Seminar, 20-APR-10 - 20-APR-10, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (online)
• Blin F., Designing cyberstasks for learner autonomy: from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 and Immersive MultiUsers Virtual Environments (iMUVEs), Post-Graduate Seminar, 10-MAR-10 - 10-MAR-10, University of Limerick, Ireland
• Blin F. & Wickham S., Developing research skills among undergraduate students: case studies from the Humanities and Sciences at Dublin City University, NAIRTL Conference - Research-Teaching Linkages: Practice and Policy, 11-NOV-09 - 12-NOV-09, Trinity College, Dublin
• Blin, F. & Gimeno, A., , EUROCALL 2009 Conference - New Trends in CALL: Working Together, 09-SEP-09 - 12-SEP-09, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Gandía Campus, Spain
• Wali, F. and Blin, F., Enhancing Arabic Students' L2 Writing through Computer-Mediated Peer-Reviewing: the Case of Bahraini Learners of English, EUROCALL 2009 Conference: New trends in CALL ¿ Working together, 09-SEP-09 - 12-SEP-09, Gandia Campus Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (Spain)
• Blin, F., Colpaert, J., Fischer, R., and Thompson, J., Workshop - Publishing your research in CALL journals, EUROCALL 2009 Conference: New trends in CALL ¿ Working together, 09-SEP-09 - 12-SEP-09, Gandia Campus, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (Spain)
• Blin, F., Researching CMC in foreign language education: emerging technologies, emerging methodologies, EUROCALL SIG EVENT: Researching Computer Mediated Communication in Foreign Language Education: Issues and Methods, 23-APR-09 - 25-APR-09, University of León
• Blin, F., Learner autonomy revisited: towards the development of new competencies for autonomous online language learning., CALICO 2009 Conference: Language Learning in the era of ubiquitous computing, 10-MAR-09 - 14-MAR-09, Arizona State University, Arizona, USA
• Blin, F. & Thouësny, S., The computer as a functional organ: the development of new competencies for successful language teaching and learning in Virtual Learning Environments., EUROCALL 2008 Conference - CALL: New competencies and social spaces., 03-SEP-08 - 06-SEP-08, Kodolányi University College, Székesfehérvár, Hungary
• Thouësny, S. & Blin, F., Modeling language learners¿ knowledge state: What are language students¿ free written productions telling us?, WorldCALL 2008 Conference - CALL bridges the world., 05-AUG-08 - 08-AUG-08, Fukuoka, Japan
• Blin, F., Programme Committee co-chair, WorldCALL 2008 - CALL BRIDGES THE WORLD, 05-AUG-08 - 08-AUG-08, Fukuoka, Japan
• Blin, F., Towards a theoretical framework for the implementation and integration of new technologies in the language classroom, The Integration of New Technologies in the language classroom, 28-MAR-08 - 28-MAR-08, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
• Blin, F., Learner autonomy and CALL: an activity theoretical perspective, The Independent Learning Association 2007 Conference - Exploring Theory, Enhancing Practice: Autonomy across the Disciplines, 05-OCT-07 - 08-OCT-07, Kanda University of International Studies, Chiba, Japan
• Blin, F, , EUROCALL 2007 Conference, Mastering multimedia: teaching language through technology, 05-SEP-07 - 08-SEP-07, University of Ulster, Coleraine, UK
• Blin, F., , EPAL - Echanger pour apprendre en ligne : outils, tâches, interactions, multimodalité, corpus, 07-JUN-07 - 09-JUN-07, Université Stendhal Grenoble 3, Grenoble, France
• Blin, F. & Thouësny, S., Project-based Language Learning In Virtual Learning Environments - What can learners¿ errors tell us about their language development?, CALICO 2007, The Many (Inter)Faces of CALL, 22-MAY-07 - 26-MAY-07, Texas State University - San Marcos
• Blin, F., Language Learning and VLEs: Activity Theoretical Design Principles, Contemporary issues in Applied Linguistics and Pedagogic Practice, 13-APR-07 - 13-APR-07, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
• Blin, F. & Munro, M., Why hasn't technology disrupted academics' teaching practices? Understanding resistance to change through the lens of activity theory, CAL'07 - Development, Disruption and Debate - D3, 26-MAR-07 - 28-MAR-07, Trinity College, Dublin
• Blin, F., Moodle for language teaching and learning, IT Tallaght Language Teaching and Learning Workshop, 16-JAN-07 - 16-JAN-07, Institute of Technology Tallaght, Dublin
• Blin F., Conference Programme Chair, EUROCALL 2006 - Integrating CALL into Study Programmes, 04-SEP-06 - 08-SEP-06, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
• Blin, Françoise, Monitoring collective activity and individual actions in Virtual Learning Environments: the case of language learning activities supported by Moodle, CALL Conference 2006, 20-AUG-06 - 22-AUG-06, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
• Blin F., Activity theoretical perspectives on the development of learner autonomy in technology-rich language learning environments, Language in Action, 08-JUN-06 - 10-JUN-06, University of Jyvasküla, Finland
• Blin F., WikiWikiWeb for language learning and learner autonomy: activity theoretical principles and implementation, CALICO 2006 - Online learning: come ride the wave, 16-MAY-06 - 20-MAY-06, University of Hawaii, Manoa. Hawaii, USA
• Blin F., Fostering learner autonomy through collaborative CALL: an activity theoretical study, EUROCALL 2005 Conference: CALL, WELL and TELL: fostering autonomy, 24-AUG-05 - 27-AUG-05, Cracow, Poland
• Blin F., ctivity theoretical principles for the design and implementation of technology-rich language learning environments aiming to promote the development of learner autonomy and language use, Moving Beyond the Classroom? New Learning Environments for Language Learning , 10-JUN-05 - 11-JUN-05, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
• Blin F., Utilisation d'une plateforme de téléformation en FLE, Applied French Association workshop, 06-MAY-05 - 06-MAY-05, Dublin City University
• Blin F., CALL Research methodologies: From design research to research design, 11th International CALL Conference, 06-SEP-04 - 08-SEP-04, Antwerp, Belgium
• Blin F, Activity Theory based principles and criteria for the design of language learning environments, Post-Graduate seminar, 20-FEB-04 - 20-FEB-04, UMIST
• Blin F., Designing for Moodle: from theory to practice, DCU e-media day, 18-FEB-04 - 18-FEB-04, Dublin City University
• Blin F., Activity theory based principles for the design and evaluation of independent language learning environments, Independent language learning: new research directions, 04-DEC-03 - 05-DEC-03, Open University, UK
• Blin F. and Levy M., Workshop organisers and convenors, IRCHSS funded International Workshop on Research in CALL, 03-SEP-03 - 03-SEP-03, University of Limerick
• Blin F., Towards an activity theoretical perspective on CALL and the development of learner autonomy, WorldCALL 2003 Conference - CALL from the Margins, 07-MAY-03 - 10-MAY-03, Banff, Canada
• Blin F., CALL and learner autonomy, OILTE Colloquium, 13-SEP-02 - 13-SEP-02, University of Limerick
• Blin F. and Levy M., Language Learning and Technology Research Workshop, EUROCALL 2002, 14-AUG-02 - 17-AUG-02, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
• Blin F., Autonomisation de l'apprenant et utilisation des TICE, Invited research seminar, 31-MAY-02 - 31-MAY-02, Montpellier
• Blin F. and Donohoe R., Computer Mediated Communication and LSP : the TECHNE Project., New directions in ICT for Language Learning, 25-JAN-02 - 25-JAN-02, University of Limerick
• Blin F., Language Learning Strategies and CALL: an Activity Theory perspective., EUROCALL 2001 Conference - E-learning: language learning and language technology,, 29-AUG-01 - 01-OCT-01, University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands
• Blin F., Mesurer l'autonomie de l'apprenant, Guest lecture (Master in French course), 14-NOV-00 - 14-NOV-00, University of Limerick
• Blin F. and Donohoe R., Designing and implementing on-line collaborative teaching and learning for LSP TECHNE 2, EUROCALL 2000 Conference - Innovative Language Learning in the Millennium,, 31-AUG-00 - 01-OCT-00, University of Abertay-Dundee
• Blin F., Mesurer l'autonomie de l'apprenant: de la théorie à la pratique, Journée d'étude internationale: Une pédagogie renouvelée par l'autoformation et l'autoévaluation, 11-MAY-00 - 11-MAY-00, Université Montpellier 3
• Blin F. and Donohoe R., Projet TECHNE: vers un apprentissage collaboratif dans une classe virtuelle bilingue., EUROCALL 99 Conference - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in varied language learning environments, 15-OCT-99 - 18-OCT-99, Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
• Donohoe R. and Blin F., The TECHNE Project: A Collaborative Computer Mediated LSP Project, ENCoDe 99conference - International negotiation: communication across business cultures , 01-JUL-99 - 03-JUL-99, ESADE, Barcelona, Spain.
• Blin F. & Donohoe R., 'Projet TECHNE', XXVIIeme Congrès de l'UPLEGESS, «Langues, transversalité, interculturalité», 26-MAY-99 - 28-MAY-99, INT Evry, France
• Blin F., Learner autonomy and IT strategies, International seminar, 06-MAR-99 - 06-MAR-99, Institute of Technology Carlow, Carlow
• Blin F., ICT for Teaching and Learning: individual versus collaborative learning, ESF Training for Trainers/ DCU workshop for Physics Lecturers, 16-DEC-98 - 16-DEC-98, Dublin City University
• Blin F., 'Learner Corpora and qualitative research: can computers help?', IRAAL seminar on Linguistic Corpora and Language Learning, Dublin City University, 13 November 1998., 13-NOV-98 - 13-NOV-98, Dublin City University
• Blin F., 'Investigating the relationship between CALL and the development of learner autonomy: issues, research tools and preliminary results', WorldCALL, 13-JUL-98 - 17-AUG-98, University of Melbourne, Australia
• Blin F., Languages for Students of Other Disciplines: Project and Group Work.,, Guest Lecture, 24-APR-98 - 24-APR-98, Dublin Institute of Technology (Kevin Street)
• Blin F. and Lechleiter H., Language for Science: The Scientific and Technical Museum, Languages for Specific Purposes and Academic Purposes - Integrating Theory and Practice, 06-MAR-98 - 08-MAR-98, UCD/ IRAAL conference, Dublin
• Blin F., Do Information and Communication Technologies promote Learner Autonomy? The case of language learning, Communication across cultures: the dynamics of cultural and intellectual exchange , 20-FEB-98 - 21-FEB-98, St Patrick's college, Drumcondra
• Blin F., 'Technologies de l'Information et de la Communication et Autonomie',, Colloque: L'avenir des études françaises dans l'enseignement supérieur en Irlande, Limerick, University of Limerick and Ambassade de France, 5-6 December 1997. , 05-DEC-97 - 06-DEC-97, Limerick, University of Limerick
• Blin F., Computer Assisted Language Learning: pedagogical issues., CEDEFOP workshop/ study visit, Dublin City University/ Department of Education, 10-NOV-97 - 12-NOV-97, Dublin City University
• Blin F., 'CALL and the Learner-Centred Curriculum: What about the teacher?', Eurocall 96, 29-AUG-96 - 31-AUG-96, Szombathely, Hungary
• Blin F., 'Integrating CALL in the negotiated learner-centred curriculum: a case study', Eurocall 95, 07-SEP-95 - 09-SEP-95, Valencia, Spain
• Blin F., Integrating Call in the Language Curriculum : The SALL Project, Eurocall 94 - Technology-enhanced Language Learning in Theory and Practice, 15-SEP-94 - 17-SEP-94, Karlsruhe, Germany (Sept 1994).
• Blin F., Integrating Learning Technologies in the Language Curriculum : the Semi-Autonomous Language Learner, Distance Learning and Information Technologies in Language Teaching, 25-APR-94 - 27-APR-94, Toledo, Spain .
• Wilson D. & Blin F., Designing a computer-aided test, Eurocall 93 - Emancipation through Learning Technology , 15-SEP-93 - 17-SEP-93, University of Hull.
• Blin F. & Wilson D., The use of pre- and post-test in CALL, Eurocall 93 - Emancipation through Learning Technology, 15-SEP-93 - 17-SEP-93, University of Hull
• Blin F., Parlez-vous Banque 2 : An approach to LSP course design and CALL, Computers and Language 2 - Towards 1992, 25-SEP-91 - 27-SEP-91, Sheffield City Polytechnic
• Blin F., 'The Use of Computers in the Teaching of Language for Specific Purposes',, 6th European Symposium on LSP, 03-AUG-87 - 07-AUG-87, University of Vaasa, Finland