Computer-Assisted Language Learning Electronic Journal

SPECIAL ISSUE OF GLOCALL 2024 CONFERENCE PAPERS
Perceptions, Perspective, and Assessment of Technology and AI in the Asian Context

Editorial Team:

Siew Ming Thang, HELP University, Malaysia
Warid Mihat, University Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Priyadarshini Muthukrishnan, INTI International University, Malaysia

Sook Jhee Yoon, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Danyang Zhang, Shenzhen University, China

Technological advancements have undeniably transformed the way we live, work, and engage with the world. In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a defining force at the forefront of this transformation, reshaping industries, economies, and even the fabric of human relationships. Public perceptions of technology and AI often embody a mix of fascination, excitement, apprehension, and scepticism. While some view AI as a powerful means to address global challenges, others regard it as a potential threat to employment, privacy, and even humane existence.

These diverse perspectives make this Special Issue—focusing on the perceptions and perspectives of technology, with a particular emphasis on AI -- both timely and highly relevant. In addition, this issue explores the tools and methodologies used to evaluate its effectiveness, fairness, and impact, and considers how such assessments influence policy-making, development, system design, and future research. To further enrich the discussion, it also includes papers addressing related themes in technology and AI.

The articles featured in this Special Issue were carefully selected and rigorously peer-reviewed from submissions to the GLoCALL 2024 Conference, jointly organised by PacCALL and Hanoi University of Industry, held from 22 to 24 August 2024. This conference is part of the annual GLoCALL series, established in 2007, to provide a platform for sharing insights, research, and practices on integrating technology into language learning, and for exploring how technology can be adapted to meet diverse learner needs. We are delighted to present an exceptional collection of twenty-nine articles—an unprecedented number that sets a new record for a GLoCALL conference, demonstrating the event’s increasing impact and prominence in this field.

Finally, the chief editor would like to take this opportunity to thank the co-editors – Dr Warid Mihat, Dr Priyadarshini, Dr Sook Jhee Yoon, and Dr Danyang Zhang – for their collaborative efforts in producing this Special Issue. On behalf of the editorial team, I would also like to express our deep appreciation to the following reviewers for their invaluable feedback, guidance, and expertise offered to both the contributing authors as well as the editorial team.

List of Reviewers:

Airil Haimi Mohd Adnan, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Anh Le Viet, Hanoi University of Industry, Vietnam
Anne Thingnam, INTI International University, Nilai, Malaysia
Azianura Hani Shaari, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Chai Xun Yu, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Malaysia
Chan Swee Heng, Taylors University (retired), Malaysia
Chau Meng Huat, Zhejiang International Studies, Hangzhou, China  
Chew Shin Yi, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Danling Li, Shenzhen University, China
David Tchaikovsky Teh Boon Ern, IPGM Kampus Bahasa Antarabangsa, Malaysia
Dinh Thi Bich Nguyet, Hanoi Open University, Vietnam
Edo Forsythe, Hirosaki Gakuin University, Hirosaki, Japan
Elis Johannes Hendry Salim, HELP University, Malaysia.
Fang Yi Xue, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Fatimah Tambi, Inti International University, Malaysia
Feng Luhan, Chongqing Preschool Education College, China
Geetha Subramaniam, SEGi University, Malaysia  
Goh Lay Huah, HELP University, Malaysia 
Gumawang Jati, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia
Hanh Le, University of Industry, Hanoi, Vietnam 
Harwati Hashim, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Henry E Lemana II, Walailak University, Thailand
Herald Peng, Southern Cross University, Australia
Ho Minh Thang, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Huong T. Nguyen, Hanoi University of Industry, Vietnam
Jennifer Poh Sim Tan, HELP University, Malaysia.
Junjie Gavin Wu, Macao Polytechnic University, Macao Sar
Karmila Rafiqah M. Rafiq, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Dengkil Campus, Malaysia
Khalid Ahmed Naseer Ahmed, INTI International University, Nilai, Malaysia
Kumutha Raman, INTI International University, Nilai, Malaysia
Lang Zuo, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Le Duc Hanh, Hanoi University of Industry, Vietnam
Lee Huan Yik, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

Lee Kean Wah, Universiti of Nottingham, Malaysia 
Lee Kok Yueh Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Brunei 
Liew Mee ling, National Taichung University of Education, Taiwan  
Liz Ng Lay Shi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia 
Loo Fung Lan, Open University  of Malaysia, Malaysia  
Lu Hua, Anhui Polytechnic University, China
Maryam Ikram, INTI International University, Nilai, Malaysia
Monica Ella Harendita, The University of Western Australia, Australia
Najihah Mahmud Universiti Kelantan Malaysia, Malaysia
Nalini Devi A/P Ramasivam, HELP University, Malaysia.
Napat Jitpaisarnwattana, Silpakorn University, Thailand
Ngoc Le Phan Thi, Vietnam National University, Vietnam
NGUYEN Thi Minh Hanh, Hanoi University of Industry, Vietnam
Nguyen Thi Minh Thao, Hanoi University of Industry, Vietnam
Noraini Saad, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
Noraini Said, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
Norehan Hussin, SEGi University, Malaysia
Nurjanah Jaafar, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 
Peter Gobel, Kyoto Sankyo University, Japan
Pramela Krish, Taylors University, Malaysia
Priyadarshini Muthukrishnan, INTI International University, Malaysia
Qing Huang, Huizhou University, China
Sailajah Nair Sukumaran, Institute of Teacher Education, Raja Melewar Campus, Malaysia.
Shamim Akhter, INTI International University, Nilai, Malaysia
Tamilmani K T, Faculty of English, Nehru Memorial College, Tamil Nadu, India
Thi Kim Chi Nguyen, Hanoi Open University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Thi Quynh Duong Hoang, Hanoi University of Industry, Vietnam 
Thomas Robb, Kyoto Sankyo University, Japan  
Thuy Nga Nguyen, Hanoi University of Industry, Vietnam
Tiew Chia Chun, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
Tri Minh Nguyen, International Cultures, Hoa Sen University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Van Huynh Ha Le, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Van Thanh Phan, University of Economics, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Van Thinh Le, Banking Academy of Vietnam, Phu Yen Campus, Vietnam

Vo Doan Tho, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vu Thi Mai Huong, Hanoi National University of Education, Viet Nam
Wan Nazihah Wan Mohamed, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Wang YiYi, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Malaysia
Warid Mihat,  Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kelantan Campus, Malaysia
Wei Wei, Macao Polytechnic University, Macao Sar
Wong Hooi Keat, University of Nottingham, Malaysia 
Wong Wei Lun, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Yuying Zhi, University Of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China
Zhuxia Fu, Shenzhen University, China
Zi Yang, Xiamen University, China
Ziqi Chen, Macao Polytechnic University, Macao Sar