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Francoise Blin

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Françoise Blin is Emeritus Professor in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies (SALIS). She was Head of SALIS between September 2016 and December 2021. Until August 2017, she was the President of the European Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning (EUROCALL) and the co-editor of ReCALL, published by Cambridge University Press. She has been teaching French and researching the use of technology in language teaching and learning for close to four decades.

Book Chapter

Year Publication
2017 Blin, F. (2017) 'Conclusion générale' In: Enseigner l’oral en ligne: Une approche multimodale. Paris : Didier.
2016 Blin, F. (2016) 'The theory of affordances' In: Learner Computer Interactions: New insights on CALL theories and applications. Amsterdam : John Benjamins Publishing.
2016 Blin F.;Jalkanen J.;Taalas P. (2016) 'Sustainable CALL development' In: The Routledge Handbook of Language Learning and Technology. [DOI]
2016 Blin F. (2016) 'Towards an 'ecological' CALL theory: Theoretical perspectives and their instantiation in CALL research and practice' In: The Routledge Handbook of Language Learning and Technology. [DOI]
2012 Blin, F. (2012) 'Bologna and the 21st-Century Language Learner: Integrating Technology for Learner Autonomy' In: J. Burston, D. Tsagari & F. Doa(Eds.). Foreign Language Instructional Technology: Theory and Practice. Nicosia, Cyprus : University of Nicosia Press.
2012 Blin, F. (2012) 'Introducing Cultural Historical Activity Theory for Researching CMC in Foreign Language Education' In: Researching Online Foreign Language Interaction and Exchange: Theories, Methods and Challenges. Berlin : Peter Lang Publishing Group.
2011 Levy, M;Blin, F;Siskin, CB;Takeuchi, O (2011) 'WorldCALL: International Perspectives on Computer-Assisted Language Learning Introduction' In: WORLDCALL: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON COMPUTER-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING. LONDON : ROUTLEDGE.
2011 Thouësny S.;Blin F. (2011) 'Modeling language learners’ knowledge: What information can be inferred from learners’ free written texts?' In: WorldCALL: International Perspectives on Computer-Assisted Language Learning. [DOI]
2010 Blin, F (2010) 'Designing Cybertasks for Learner Autonomy: Towards an Activity Theoretical Pedagogical Model' In: Digital Genres, New Literacies and Autonomy in Language Learning. Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
2006 Rickard, A;Blin, F;Appel, C (2006) 'Training for trainers Challenges, outcomes, and principles of in-service training across the Irish education system' In: TEACHER EDUCATION IN CALL. AMSTERDAM ME : JOHN BENJAMINS B V PUBL.
2001 Blin F (2001) 'Mesurer l'autonomie des apprenants : de la théorie à la pratique' In: Autoformation et autoévaluation : une pédagogie renouvelée?. : L Vincent-Durroux, R Panckhurst.
1999 Blin F. (1999) 'CALL and the Development of Learner autonomy' In: In R. Debski and M. Levy (eds.), WorldCALL: Global Perspectives on Computer-Assisted Language Learning, Lisse: Swets and Zeitlinger. : 0.
1997 Blin F. (1997) 'CALL and the learner-centred curriculum: What about the teacher?' In: In J. Kohn, B. Ruschoff & D. Wolf (eds.), New Horizons in CALL, Proceedings of EUROCALL 96, Szombathely. : 0.
1996 Blin F (1996) 'Integrating CALL in the language curriculum: the SALL project' In: In B. Ruschoff and D. Wolff (eds.), Technology-enhanced language learning in theory and practice, Proceedings of EUROCALL 94, Szombathely. : 0.
1996 Blin F. (1996) 'Integrating CALL in the negotiated learner-centred curriculum: a case study' In: In A. Gimeno (ed.), Technology enhanced language learning: focus on integration, Proceedings of Eurocall 95, Valencia: Servicio de Publicaciones, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia. : 0.
1996 Blin F. (1996) 'Learning technologies and the learner-centred curriculum: the case of Physics with a language (French)' In: In F. Royall and J. E. Conacher (eds.), Issues in Languages for Specific Purposes, Theoretical Approaches and Practical Applications, University of Limerick Press, Limerick. : 0.
1992 Dixon M. & Blin F. (1992) 'Parlez-vous Banque 2 : An approach to LSP Course Design and CALL' In: 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. : 0.
1992 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.
1991 Blin F. & Kennedy S. (1991) 'Parlez-vous Banque' In: In D. Little and B. O'Meadhra (eds.), Media Technologies and Language Learning, Dublin: IRAAL. : 0.
1989 Blin F. (1989) 'The Use of Computers in the Teaching of Languages for Specific Purposes' In: In C. Lauren and M. Nordmann (eds.), From Office to School : Special Language and Internationalisation, Clevedon: Multilingual Matters Ltd. : 0.

Edited Book

Year Publication
2015 Gimeno, A., Levy, M., Blin, F. & Barr, D (Ed.). (2015) WorldCALL: Sustainability and Computer-Assisted Language Learning. London: Bloomsbury Publishing,
2011 Levy, M., Blin, F., Bradin Siskin, C. & Takeuchi, O (Ed.). (2011) WorldCALL: International Perspectives on Computer-Assisted Language Learning. Oxon: Routledge,
1998 Blin, F., Chénik, N. & Thompson, J (Ed.). (1998) CALL Courseware Development: a handbook. Hull: EUROCALL Directory of Courseware Development Projects,
1998 Blin, F. & Thompson, J (Ed.). (1998) Selected Papers from EUROCALL’97 - Where Research and Practice Meet. CUP: ReCALL (10) 1,

Peer Reviewed Journal

Year Publication
2014 Blin, F. & Jalkahen, J. (2014) 'Designing for language learning: agency and languaging in hybrid environments'. Apples – Journal of Applied Language Studies, Volume 8 :147-170.
2013 Blin, F., Nocchi, S., & Fowley, C. (2013) 'Mondes virtuels et apprentissage des langues: vers un cadre théorique emergent'. Recherches et applications, 54 :94-107.
2011 Blin, F. & Appel, C. (2011) 'Computer Supported Collaborative Writing in Practice: An Activity Theoretical Study'. CALICO JOURNAL, 28 :473-497.
2008 Blin F.;Munro M. (2008) 'Why hasn't technology disrupted academics' teaching practices? Understanding resistance to change through the lens of activity theory'. Computers and Education, 50 (2):475-490. [DOI]
2007 Blin, F. & Péchenart, J. (2007) 'Le français sur objectif(s) spécifique(s) (fos) : enjeux et directions futures'. International Journal of Applied Linguistics, 154 :111-125. [DOI]
2004 Blin F. (2004) 'CALL and the development of learner autonomy: towards an activity-theoretical perspective'. ReCALL, Volume 16 Part 2 :377-395.
2000 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 :19-47.
1998 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 :215-226.
1994 BLIN F WILSON D (1994) 'THE USE OF PRETEST AND POSTTEST IN CALL - A CASE-STUDY'. COMPUTERS & EDUCATION, 23 :143-150.

Conference Contribution

Year Publication
2018 Blin F. (2018) Innovation pédagogique, numérique et apprentissage des langues. Webinar Littéracies numériques et apprentissage des langues : Vers de nouveaux environnements d’apprentissage? Besançon, France, 14/11/2018-15/11/2018.
2018 Blin F. (2018) Research seminar Sustainable CALL: The case of virtual exchanges National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan, 08/10/2018-08/10/2018.
2018 Blin F. (2018) Pan-Pacific TELL Conference 2018 Rethinking Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century: Towards a Digital Literacies Approach to Language Teaching and Learning. Invited keynote speaker National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan, 04/10/2018-06/10/2018.
2018 Blin F. (2018) European Language Label Awards Day Spotting fake news in a foreign language & other digital literacy skills Dublin, 25/09/2018-25/09/2018.
2018 Blin, F., Vallantin, F. & Loftus, M. (2018) EUROCALL 2018 – Future-Proof CALL: Language Learning as Exploration and Encounters Towards sustainable and large scale virtual exchanges in a university-wide context University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland, 22/08/2018-25/08/2018.
2018 Blin F. (2018) Journée CORLI, Traitements et standardisation des corpus multimodaux et web 2.0 Vers une approche écologique et éthique de la création et du partage d'un corpus d'interactions pédagogiques multimodales : l'exemple du projet ISMAEL Université Diderot, Paris, France, 25/05/2018-25/05/2018.
2017 Blin F. (2017) Annual Conference of the Finnish Association of Applied Linguistics Digital literacies for language teaching and learning: from theory to practice Turku, Finland, 10/11/2017-10/11/2017.
2017 Blin, F., Nocchi, S. & Gabaudan, O. (2017) CALICO Conference 2017 – Multilingualism and Digital Literacies Digital literacies for language learning and teaching: Towards a national framework Flagstaff, Arizona, USA, 16/05/2017-20/05/2017.
2016 Blin F. (2016) Annual Conference of the Irish Association for Applied Linguistics (IRAAL) Researching Second Language Acquisition and Learning in the digital age: still in search of new paradigms*? Trinity College, Dublin, 19/11/2016-19/11/2016.
2016 Blin F. (2016) Annual Conference of the French Teachers Association L’apprentissage de l’écriture et les nouvelles formes de littéracies numériques Dublin, 15/10/2016-15/10/2016.
2016 Blin F. (2016) 3rd English Scholars Beyond Borders (ESBB) Conference Designs for teaching and designs for learning: an activity theoretical approach to CALL design Hung Kuang University, Taichung, Taiwan, 19/05/2016-19/05/2016.
2016 Blin F. (2016) 3rd English Scholars Beyond Borders (ESBB) Conference Crossing borders to successfully integrate technology into the language curriculum Providence University, Taichung, Taiwan, 19/05/2016-22/05/2016.
2016 Dey-Plissonneau, A. & Blin, F. (2016) Second International Conference on Telecollaboration in Higher Education Emerging Affordances in Telecollaborative Multimodal Interactions Trinity College, Dublin, 21/04/2016-21/04/2017.
2015 Blin F. (2015) Capacity building for English Education in a Digital Age Ecological CALL: from theory to practice Satya Wacana Christian University, Indonesia, 11/09/2015-12/09/2015.
2014 Blin, F., Guichon, N., Thouësny, S., Wigham, C. (2014) XVIth International CALL Research Conference, RESEARCH CHALLENGES IN CALL Creating and sharing a language learning and teaching corpus of multimodal interactions: ethical challenges and methodological implications University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium, 07/07/2014-09/07/2014.
2014 Blin, F., Guichon, N., Thouësny, S. & Wigham, C. (2014) XVIth International CALL Research Conference: research challenges in CALL Creating and sharing a language learning and teaching corpus of multimodal interactions: ethical challenges and methodological implications University of Antwerp, Belgium, 07/07/2014-09/07/2014.
2013 Blin, F. (2013) Journée d’étude ICAR 2 : la recherche en Apprentissage des langues médiatisé par les technologies (ALMT) Synthèse Lyon, France, 08/11/2013-08/11/2013.
2013 Blin, F., Caws, C., Hamel, M.J., Heift, T., Schulze, M., Smith, B. (2013) WorldCALL 2013 Conference Data and elicitation methods in interaction-based research Glasgow, Scotland, 10/07/2013-13/07/2013.
2013 Blin, F. (2013) EPAL 2013 Formations hybrides, télécollaboration, réseaux sociaux. Invited closing keynote Grenoble, France, 06/06/2013-08/06/2013.
2013 Blin, F., Jalkanen, J., Taalas, P. & Nic Giolla Mhichil, M. (2013) WorldCALL 2013 Conference Towards a sustainability framework for large collaborative CALL projects Glasgow, Scotland, 10/07/2013-13/07/2013.
2012 Blin, F. (2012) CCERBAL Conference Innovative Practices in Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Are CALL affordances being realised? Analysing learner-computer and learner-learner interactions to improve CALL design – an activity theoretical approach University of Ottawa, Canada, 26/04/2012-26/04/2012.
2012 Blin, F. (2012) Doctoral School Seminar Théorie historico-culturelle de l’activité et apprentissage expansif: applications et implications pour la recherche en apprentissage des langues médiatisé par les technologies Laboratoire ICAR, ENS Lyon/Lyon 2, France, 27/01/2012-27/01/2012.
2012 Blin, F. (2012) GLoCALL 2012 Conference Realising CALL affordances: an activity-theoretical approach. Invited oral presentation Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing, China, 18/10/2012-20/10/2012.
2012 Blin, F. (2012) Séminaire doctoral TED (Technologies, Échanges, Dispositifs) Démarche de recherche et évolution épistémologique Laboratoire LIDILEM, Université Stendhal – Grenoble 3, France, 24/02/2012-24/02/2012.
2012 Blin, F. (2012) Post-graduate seminar and lecture Conception et évaluation de dispositifs d’apprentissage des langues médiatisés par les technologies: Les apports de la théorie historico-culturelle de l’activité Université Lumière Lyon 2, France, 26/01/2012-26/01/2012.
2012 Blin, F. & Jalkanen, J. (2012) Insights into applied linguistics: languaging, agency and ecologies Agency and languaging in digital environments: exploring design-based pedagogies for language learning University of Jyväskylä, Finland, 04/06/2012-07/06/2012.
2012 Blin, F. (2012) Modern Languages Conference Web 2.0 and Language Learning: Definable Boundaries? Rethinking language learning and Web 2.0: from monologism to dialogism and trialogism University of Limerick, Ireland, 01/06/2012-01/06/2012.
2012 Blin, F. (2012) GLoCALL 2012 Conference Designing language learning tasks for emerging online environments: from theory to practice Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing, China, 18/10/2012-18/10/2012.
2012 Blin, F. (2012) Waterloo Centre for German Studies - Research seminar Rethinking language learning and Web 2.0: From monologism to dialogism and trialogism University of Waterloo, Canada, 02/05/2012-02/05/2012.
2011 Blin, F. & Gimeno, A. (2011) EUROCALL 2011 Conference - The Call Triangle: student, teacher and institution Programme Chair University of Nottingham, UK, 31/08/2011-03/09/2011.
2011 Blin, F., Nic Giollamhichil, M. & Ó Ciardubháin, C. (2011) EUROCALL 2011 Conference - The Call Triangle: student, teacher and institution Langblog: an exploration of affordances for online oral production and interaction University of Nottingham, UK, 31/08/2011-03/09/2011.
2011 Blin, F. & Thorne, S.L (2011) CALICO 2011 Conference Mediation, expansion and re-mediation in digitally mediated language learning environments University of Victoria, BC, Canada, 19/05/2011-21/05/2011.
2011 Blin, F. (2011) Doctoral School Seminar Les mondes virtuels et leurs potentialités pour la recherche et l’enseignement/apprentissage des langues Université de Clermont-Ferrand, France, 23/11/2011-23/11/2011.
2010 Blin, F. (2010) Translation, Technology and Autonomy in Language Teaching and Learning Designing e-learning tasks for language learning and learner autonomy: from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 and Immersive MultiUsers Virtual Environments (iMUVEs) National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG), Ireland, 10/12/2010-11/12/2010.
2010 Blin F. (2010) Post-Graduate Seminar Designing cyberstasks for learner autonomy: from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 and Immersive MultiUsers Virtual Environments (iMUVEs) University of Limerick, Ireland, 10/03/2010-10/03/2010.
2010 Blin F. & Appel C. (2010) CALICO 2010 Conference - Enhancing Language Learning: Research, Innovation, and Evaluation in CALL Computer mediated collaborative writing in practice: an activity theoretical study Amherst College, Amherst, MA, USA, 08/06/2010-12/06/2010.
2010 Blin, F. (2010) FLiT Conference, Foreign Language Instructional Technology: Theory and Practice Bologna and the 21st Century Language Learner: Integrating Technology for Learner Autonomy University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus, 03/12/2010-05/12/2010.
2010 Blin, F. & Gimeno, A. (2010) EUROCALL 2010 Conference - Programme Chair University of Bordeaux, France, 08/09/2010-11/09/2010.
2010 Blin F. (2010) Research Seminar Introducing Cultural Historical Activity Theory and Expansive Learning Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (online), 20/04/2010-20/04/2010.
2009 Blin, F. (2009) EUROCALL SIG EVENT: Researching Computer Mediated Communication in Foreign Language Education: Issues and Methods Researching CMC in foreign language education: emerging technologies, emerging methodologies University of León, 23/04/2009-25/04/2009.
2009 Blin, F., Colpaert, J., Fischer, R., and Thompson, J. (2009) EUROCALL 2009 Conference: New trends in CALL – Working together Workshop - Publishing your research in CALL journals Gandia Campus, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (Spain), 09/09/2009-12/09/2009.
2009 Wali, F. and Blin, F. (2009) EUROCALL 2009 Conference: New trends in CALL – Working together Enhancing Arabic Students' L2 Writing through Computer-Mediated Peer-Reviewing: the Case of Bahraini Learners of English Gandia Campus Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (Spain), 09/09/2009-12/09/2009.
2009 Blin, F. (2009) CALICO 2009 Conference: Language Learning in the era of ubiquitous computing Learner autonomy revisited: towards the development of new competencies for autonomous online language learning Arizona State University, Arizona, USA, 10/03/2009-14/03/2009.
2009 Blin, F. & Gimeno, A. (2009) EUROCALL 2009 Conference - New Trends in CALL: Working Together Programme Chair Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Gandía Campus, Spain, 09/09/2009-12/09/2009.
2009 Blin F. & Wickham S. (2009) NAIRTL Conference - Research-Teaching Linkages: Practice and Policy Developing research skills among undergraduate students: case studies from the Humanities and Sciences at Dublin City University Trinity College, Dublin, 11/11/2009-12/11/2009.
2008 Thouësny, S. & Blin, F. (2008) WorldCALL 2008 Conference - CALL bridges the world Modeling language learners’ knowledge state: What are language students’ free written productions telling us? Fukuoka, Japan, 05/08/2008-08/08/2008.
2008 Blin, F. (2008) The Integration of New Technologies in the language classroom Towards a theoretical framework for the implementation and integration of new technologies in the language classroom University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, 28/03/2008-28/03/2008.
2008 Blin, F. & Thouësny, S. (2008) EUROCALL 2008 Conference - CALL: New competencies and social spaces The computer as a functional organ: the development of new competencies for successful language teaching and learning in Virtual Learning Environments Kodolányi University College, Székesfehérvár, Hungary, 03/09/2008-06/09/2008.
2008 Blin, F. (2008) WorldCALL 2008 - CALL BRIDGES THE WORLD Programme Committee co-chair Fukuoka, Japan, 05/08/2008-08/08/2008.
2007 Blin, F. & Munro, M. (2007) CAL'07 - Development, Disruption and Debate - D3 Why hasn't technology disrupted academics' teaching practices? Understanding resistance to change through the lens of activity theory Trinity College, Dublin, 26/03/2007-28/03/2007.
2007 Blin, F. & Thouësny, S. (2007) CALICO 2007, The Many (Inter)Faces of CALL Project-based Language Learning In Virtual Learning Environments - What can learners’ errors tell us about their language development? Texas State University - San Marcos, 22/05/2007-26/05/2007.
2007 Blin, F (2007) EUROCALL 2007 Conference, Mastering multimedia: teaching language through technology Programme Chair University of Ulster, Coleraine, UK, 05/09/2007-08/09/2007.
2007 Blin, F. (2007) IT Tallaght Language Teaching and Learning Workshop Moodle for language teaching and learning Institute of Technology Tallaght, Dublin, 16/01/2007-16/01/2007.
2007 Blin, F. (2007) The Independent Learning Association 2007 Conference - Exploring Theory, Enhancing Practice: Autonomy across the Disciplines Learner autonomy and CALL: an activity theoretical perspective Kanda University of International Studies, Chiba, Japan, 05/10/2007-08/10/2007.
2007 Blin, F. (2007) Contemporary issues in Applied Linguistics and Pedagogic Practice Language Learning and VLEs: Activity Theoretical Design Principles University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, 13/04/2007-13/04/2007.
2006 Blin F. (2006) EUROCALL 2006 - Integrating CALL into Study Programmes Conference Programme Chair University of Granada, Granada, Spain, 04/09/2006-08/09/2006.
2006 Blin F. (2006) CALICO 2006 - Online learning: come ride the wave WikiWikiWeb for language learning and learner autonomy: activity theoretical principles and implementation University of Hawaii, Manoa. Hawaii, USA, 16/05/2006-20/05/2006.
2006 Blin, Françoise (2006) CALL Conference 2006 Monitoring collective activity and individual actions in Virtual Learning Environments: the case of language learning activities supported by Moodle University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium, 20/08/2006-22/08/2006.
2006 Blin F. (2006) Language in Action Activity theoretical perspectives on the development of learner autonomy in technology-rich language learning environments University of Jyvaskyla, Finland, 08/06/2006-10/06/2006.
2005 Blin F. (2005) Applied French Association workshop Utilisation d'une plateforme de téléformation en FLE Dublin City University, 06/05/2005-06/05/2005.
2005 Blin F. (2005) Moving Beyond the Classroom? New Learning Environments for Language Learning Activity theoretical principles for the design and implementation of technology-rich language learning environments aiming to promote the development of learner autonomy and language use University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, 10/06/2005-11/06/2005.
2005 Blin F. (2005) EUROCALL 2005 Conference: CALL, WELL and TELL: fostering autonomy Fostering learner autonomy through collaborative CALL: an activity theoretical study Cracow, Poland, 24/08/2005-27/08/2005.
2004 Blin F (2004) Post-Graduate seminar Activity Theory based principles and criteria for the design of language learning environments UMIST, 20/02/2004-20/02/2004.
2004 Blin F. (2004) 11th International CALL Conference CALL Research methodologies: From design research to research design Antwerp, Belgium, 06/09/2004-08/09/2004.
2004 Blin F. (2004) DCU e-media day Designing for Moodle: from theory to practice Dublin City University, 18/02/2004-18/02/2004.
2003 Blin F. (2003) WorldCALL 2003 Conference - CALL from the Margins Towards an activity theoretical perspective on CALL and the development of learner autonomy Banff, Canada, 07/05/2003-10/05/2003.
2003 Blin F. (2003) Independent language learning: new research directions Activity theory based principles for the design and evaluation of independent language learning environments Open University, UK, 04/12/2003-05/12/2003.
2003 Blin F. and Levy M. (2003) IRCHSS funded International Workshop on Research in CALL Workshop organisers and convenors University of Limerick, 03/09/2003-03/09/2003.
2002 Blin F. (2002) OILTE Colloquium CALL and learner autonomy University of Limerick, 13/09/2002-13/09/2002.
2002 Blin F. and Levy M. (2002) EUROCALL 2002 Language Learning and Technology Research Workshop University of Jyväskylä, Finland, 14/08/2002-17/08/2002.
2002 Blin F. (2002) Invited research seminar Autonomisation de l'apprenant et utilisation des TICE Montpellier, 31/05/2002-31/05/2002.
2002 Blin F. and Donohoe R. (2002) New directions in ICT for Language Learning Computer Mediated Communication and LSP : the TECHNE Project University of Limerick, 25/01/2002-25/01/2002.
2001 Blin F. (2001) EUROCALL 2001 Conference - E-learning: language learning and language technology Language Learning Strategies and CALL: an Activity Theory perspective University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands, 29/08/2001-01/10/2001.
2000 Blin F. (2000) Guest lecture (Master in French course) Mesurer l'autonomie de l'apprenant University of Limerick, 14/11/2000-14/11/2000.
2000 Blin F. (2000) Journée d'étude internationale: Une pédagogie renouvelée par l'autoformation et l'autoévaluation Mesurer l'autonomie de l'apprenant: de la théorie à la pratique Université Montpellier 3, 11/05/2000-11/05/2000.
2000 Blin F. and Donohoe R. (2000) EUROCALL 2000 Conference - Innovative Language Learning in the Millennium Designing and implementing on-line collaborative teaching and learning for LSP TECHNE 2 University of Abertay-Dundee, 31/08/2000-01/10/2000.
1999 Blin F. & Donohoe R. (1999) XXVIIeme Congrès de l'UPLEGESS, «Langues, transversalité, interculturalité» 'Projet TECHNE' INT Evry, France, 26/05/1999-28/05/1999.
1999 Blin F. and Donohoe R. (1999) EUROCALL 99 Conference - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in varied language learning environments Projet TECHNE: vers un apprentissage collaboratif dans une classe virtuelle bilingue Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France, 15/10/1999-18/10/1999.
1999 Blin F. (1999) International seminar Learner autonomy and IT strategies Institute of Technology Carlow, Carlow, 06/03/1999-06/03/1999.
1999 Donohoe R. and Blin F. (1999) ENCoDe 99conference - International negotiation: communication across business cultures The TECHNE Project: A Collaborative Computer Mediated LSP Project ESADE, Barcelona, Spain, 01/07/1999-03/07/1999.
1998 Blin F. (1998) Communication across cultures: the dynamics of cultural and intellectual exchange Do Information and Communication Technologies promote Learner Autonomy? The case of language learning St Patrick's college, Drumcondra, 20/02/1998-21/02/1998.
1998 Blin F. and Lechleiter H. (1998) Languages for Specific Purposes and Academic Purposes - Integrating Theory and Practice Language for Science: The Scientific and Technical Museum UCD/ IRAAL conference, Dublin, 06/03/1998-08/03/1998.
1998 Blin F. (1998) Guest Lecture Languages for Students of Other Disciplines: Project and Group Work. Dublin Institute of Technology (Kevin Street), 24/04/1998-24/04/1998.
1998 Blin F. (1998) WorldCALL 'Investigating the relationship between CALL and the development of learner autonomy: issues, research tools and preliminary results' University of Melbourne, Australia, 13/07/1998-17/08/1998.
1998 Blin F. (1998) ESF Training for Trainers/ DCU workshop for Physics Lecturers ICT for Teaching and Learning: individual versus collaborative learning Dublin City University, 16/12/1998-16/12/1998.
1998 Blin F. (1998) IRAAL seminar on Linguistic Corpora and Language Learning, Dublin City University, 13 November 1998 'Learner Corpora and qualitative research: can computers help?' Dublin City University, 13/11/1998-13/11/1998.
1997 Blin F. (1997) CEDEFOP workshop/ study visit, Dublin City University/ Department of Education Computer Assisted Language Learning: pedagogical issues Dublin City University, 10/11/1997-12/11/1997.
1997 Blin F. (1997) Colloque: L'avenir des études françaises dans l'enseignement supérieur en Irlande, Limerick, University of Limerick and Ambassade de France, 5-6 December 1997 'Technologies de l'Information et de la Communication et Autonomie' Limerick, University of Limerick, 05/12/1997-06/12/1997.
1996 Blin F. (1996) Eurocall 96 'CALL and the Learner-Centred Curriculum: What about the teacher?' Szombathely, Hungary, 29/08/1996-31/08/1996.
1995 Blin F. (1995) Eurocall 95 'Integrating CALL in the negotiated learner-centred curriculum: a case study' Valencia, Spain, 07/09/1995-09/09/1995.
1994 Blin F. (1994) Distance Learning and Information Technologies in Language Teaching Integrating Learning Technologies in the Language Curriculum : the Semi-Autonomous Language Learner Toledo, Spain , 25/04/1994-27/04/1994.
1994 Blin F. (1994) Eurocall 94 - Technology-enhanced Language Learning in Theory and Practice Integrating Call in the Language Curriculum : The SALL Project Karlsruhe, Germany (Sept 1994), 15/09/1994-17/09/1994.
1993 Wilson D. & Blin F. (1993) Eurocall 93 - Emancipation through Learning Technology Designing a computer-aided test University of Hull, 15/09/1993-17/09/1993.
1993 Blin F. & Wilson D. (1993) Eurocall 93 - Emancipation through Learning Technology The use of pre- and post-test in CALL University of Hull, 15/09/1993-17/09/1993.
1991 Blin F. (1991) Computers and Language 2 - Towards 1992 Parlez-vous Banque 2 : An approach to LSP course design and CALL Sheffield City Polytechnic, 25/09/1991-27/09/1991.
1987 Blin F. (1987) 6th European Symposium on LSP 'The Use of Computers in the Teaching of Language for Specific Purposes' University of Vaasa, Finland, 03/08/1987-07/08/1987.

Editorial

Year Publication
2011 Levy M.;Blin F.;Siskin C.;Takeuchi O. (2011) Introduction: WorldCALL: International perspectives on computer-assisted language learning. ED [DOI]

Thesis

Year Publication
2005 Blin Françoise (2005) CALL and the development of learner autonomy: an activity theoretical study. The Open University: THES
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Honors and Awards

Date Title Awarding Body
01/01/2002 Fondation Louis Leprince Ringuet
01/01/2006 President's Research Award

Committees

Committee Function From / To
European Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning (EUROCALL) Member of the executive committee since 1999, elected Vice-president in 2005 (2 terms) and elected President in 2011. 02/09/2011 - 02/09/2017
RECALL 01/01/2007 -
CALL JOURNAL 01/09/2007 -
CALICO JOURNAL 01/07/2010 - 31/05/2015
European Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning (EUROCALL) Elected 05/09/2008 - 31/08/2011
ALSIC (APPRENTISSAGE DES LANGUES ET SYSTEMES D'INFORMATION 01/01/2008 - 24/06/2013
ALSIC (APPRENTISSAGE DES LANGUES ET SYSTEMES D'INFORMAT 01/06/2004 - 31/12/2008
European Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning (EUROCALL) Elected 01/09/2005 - 05/09/2008

Research Interests

  • Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) 
  • Ecological CALL
  • Computer Supported Collaborative Language Learning
  • Activity Theory and sociocultural learning theories for e-learning
  • Digital Literacies for language teaching and learning
  • Immersive Multi Users Virtual Environments in Education

Modules Coordinated

Term Title Subject
2020 French for International Business 1 FR238
2020 Language in use in a connected world LC305