Shaping Meaningful Language Education in the Digital Age

What does meaningful second language (L2) learning, teaching, and assessment look like in the age of technology? This article reviews some of the key principles of second language acquisition (SLA) and discusses how technology might enhance or augment opportunities for SLA in light of students’ real-world, communicative needs and goals. It also explores potential challenges that technology presents and how we might overcome those challenges to make meaningful L2 education happen.