Academic Achievements

Japanese (日本語）

Books

• Toward Blended Learning from E-learning. Isao Miyaji Ed. Kyoritsu Shuppan, Tokyo, 2009. ISBN 978-4-320-12240-6 C3041.
• Recipes for Wired Teachers. Ed. by Kevin Ryan. Japan Association of Language Teaching Computer Assisted Language Learning Special Interest Group. 2000. ISBN 4-88521-168-9 C3080.

Contributions to Books (International conference proceedings)

• "Sexual Bias in an EFL Textbook: A Case Study" in JALT2004: Language Learning for Life, Proceedings of JALT 2004 International Conference in Nara. Eds. by K. Bradford-Watts, C. Ikeguchi, & M. Swanson. Tokyo: JALT 2005. ISBN 4-901352-15-6. pp. 1005-1011.
• "Peer Assessment of an Online Chat Discussion" in Information Technology & Language Education, Proceedings of The 2003 AsiaCALL International Conference. Ed. by Larry D. Chong. ASIACALL 2004, Hyohyundong, Gyeongju, R.O. Korea. 2004. ISBN 89-955032-1-1. pp.75-78. September, 2004.
• "Information Technology to Enhance Language Education" in InSITE 2002 Education and Information Technology, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Information Technology and Education, at Kochi University of Technology, Janurary 12-14, 2002. KUT Press. ISBN 4-901931-01-6 C0037. pp.87-92.
• "What Consitutes a Good Internet Research Project?"in C.A.L.L. -- The Challenge of Change. Ed. by Keith Cameron. Elm Bank Publications, Exter, UK. 2001. ISBN 1-902454-13-8. pp. 253-258.
• "JavaScript Enhanced Online Writing Trainer" in CALLing Asia. Ed. by Paul Lewis. Japan Association of Language Teaching Computer Assisted Language Learning Special Interest Group. 2000. ISBN 4-88521-167-0 C1082. pp. 169-172.

Refereed Papers in Academic Journals and Proceedings

• "Moodle in CALL -- Focusing on Utilizing Modules" with Akinobu Kanda and Hideto Nakura. Proceedings of Japan E-learning Association 2009 International Symposium. Session V. pp. 1-5, Hosei University, Tokyo. March 13, 2009.
• "How to Start Podcasting Language Learning Programs" Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Conference of Japan Society of Educational Technology, September 22-24th, 2007. pp. 873-874.
• "Online Listening Materials Made Easy by Text-To-Speech Technology" PacCALL 2005 Proceedings, Second International Conference of the Pacific Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning at Yunnan University, Kunming, China, December 1-3, 2005. Published in November 2006. pp. 41-49.
• "Creating English Listening Materials Using Speech Synthesis" Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Conference of Japan Society of Educational Technology, November 3-5, 2006. pp. 789-790.
• "An Error Analysis of the Speech of an Experienced Japanese Learner of English" Maebashi Kyoai Gakuen College Ronsyu. No. 6, 2006. pp.37-58.
• "Creating a Blended Learning Environment Using Moodle" The Proceedings of the 20th Annual Conference of Japan Society of Educational Technology, September 23-25, 2004. pp.241-242.
• "A Blended Learning Environment Using Moodle" Collected Papers, 2004 National Conference of The Japan Association for Language Education & Technology. July 28-30, 2004. pp.181-184.
• "Action Research on the Design of Search-and-Write Projects for Japanese EFL Students" Maebashi Kyoai Gakuen College Ronsyu. No. 4, 2004. pp.85-100.
• "Elements to Consider when Implementing an Internet Research Project" IATEFL CALL Review, February 2004. pp. 8-10.
• "Effective Use of Online Information for English Education," IRICE PLAZA No.12, Institute for Research in International Communicative English, March 2002, pp.51-57.
• "What Spiders Forgot to Weave on the Web: Synchronous Text-Based Environments for Language Learning"with Yoshimasa Awaji and Shuji Ozeki, Conference Proceedings of The Fourth Conference on Foreign Language Education and Technology (FLEAT IV), Kobe, Japan, July 31, 2000. pp.762-766.
• "SaMOOrai: A Virtual Japan for Language Learning and Cross-Cultural Exchange" with Yoshimasa Awaji and Shuji Ozeki, Conference Proceedings of The Fourth Conference on Foreign Language Education and Technology (FLEAT IV), Kobe, Japan, July 30, 2000. pp.592-596.
• "Text-based Virtual Reality SaMOOrai and its Application to English Education" Conference Proceedings, The Sixth Joint Conference on Educational Technology, at Naruto Universtiy of Education, October 8, 2000. pp.457-458.
• "Designing a Language Lab That Works" Conference Proceedings, First Pan Asian Conference and 17th Annual Thai TESOL International Conference, January 5-7, 1997, Bangkok, Thailand, pp. 39-40.
• "Designing a New-age Language Laboratory" The Language Teacher. Vol.19, No.8. pp.16-19. 1995.
• "Sound Alternations in Japanese Numeral-Counter Compounds." Proceedings, The Phonetic Society of Japan. National Convention. September 12, 1991. p77-p78.
• "Playing a Popular TV Show in Class" Tha Language Teacher. Vol.13, No.11, 1989.
• "On the Hunkul Orthography." Journal of Ashikaga University of Technology. No.16, 1989.
• "Some Discourse Foctors in Causing Adverbial-Preposing in English." Journal of Takasaki City University of Economics. Vol.32, No.3, 1989.
• "Morphophonemic Rules of Korean" Journal of Japan Association of Comparative Culture. No.10, 1988.

University Bulletin Articles

• "A Reveiw of The STEP(Society for Testing English Proficiency) Test" Bulletin of Maebashi Institute of Technology. No.8, 2005. pp.147-152.
• "A Critical Review of Communicative Language Testing" Bulletin of Maebashi Institute of Technology. No.6, 2003. pp.149-151.
• "MOOs in Japan: their Current Developments and Woes" Bulletin of Maebashi Institute of Technology. No.4, 2001. pp.107-110.
• "Transitions and Perspectives of Language Lab Developments" Bulletin of Maebashi Institute of Technology. No.1, 1998. pp.131-140.
• "On the Conditions of Sequential Voicing (REMDAKU) in Japanese Compound Words." The Bulletin of Maebashi City College of Technology. Vol. 28, 1995.
• "In Search for a Better Phonetic Symbols" The Bulletin of Maebashi City College of Technology. Vol.26, 1993.
• "An Experiment and Analysis on Sound Alternations in Japanese Numeral-Counter Compounds." The Bulletin of Maebashi City College of Technology. Vol.24, 1992.

Review Articles

• Software Review: "Review of 'VoiceText.'" e-FLT (Electronic Journal of Foreign Language Teaching. 2006, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 131-135. Center for Language Studies, National University of Singapore.
• Software Review: "English Power". C@lling Japan. Spring, 2002. Vol. 10/2. pp.7-8. JALT-CALL Special Interest Group.
• Software Review: "Tracy Talk -- The Mystery." Computer Assisted Language Learning. Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 271-274. Swets & Zeitlinger. 1999.
  

Oral Presentations

• "Initiating Moodle Networking"with Akinobu Kanda and Shinichi Sato, MoodlMootJapan 2010 - Hakodate at Future University-Hakodate, February 14, 2010.
• "Blended Learning: Where It Came From and Where It Heads To" GloCALL 2009 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, December 10, 2009.
• "Utilizing the Moodle Glossary Module for Developing Reading Materials in Preparation for English Proficiency Tests" Collected Papers, 2009 National Conference of The Japan Association for Language Education & Technology. August 6, 2009. pp.166-167.
• "Online Reading Qizzes with Voice-enhanced Glossary Using Moodle" Moodle Moot Hakodate 2009 at Future University-Hakodate, February 15, 2009.
• "Developing Online Reading Quizzes: A Joint Project for Engineering Students"with Barry Keith, 20th JALT-Gunma Summer Workshop at Kusatsu, August 24, 2008
• "Web 2.0 Impact on Language Learning Paradigm" GloCALL2007, at SEAMEO RETRAC, in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. November 6, 2007. Conference handbook, p.73.
• "Web 2.0 Impact on Language Learning Paradigm" GloCALL2007, at Hanoi University, Vietnam. November 4, 2007. Conference handbook, p.57.
• "How to Start Podcasting Language Learning Programs" 23rd Annual Conference of Japan Society of Educational Technology, at Waseda University, September 24th, 2007.
• "Multimedia Showcase in the Age of Web 2.0" JALT Gunma Monthly Meeting, July 22, 2007. At Maebashi Institute of Technology.
• "The Nuts and Bolts of Podcasting" JALTCALL 2007: Annual International Conference of the Computer Assisted Language Learning Special Interest Group (CALL SIG) of JALT, June 2, 2007. Handbook p.42.
• "Creating English Listening Materials Using Speech Synthesis" 22nd Annual Conference of Japan Society of Educational Technology, at Kansai University, November 4, 2006.
• "Integrating Text-To-Speech Conversion Technology with Moodle" EuroCALL Conference 2006, University of Granada, Spain, September 7, 2006.
• "In Search of the Best TTS Software for Creating Listening Materials" JALTCALL 2006: Annual International Conference of the Computer Assisted Language Learning Special Interest Group (CALL SIG) of JALT, June 4, 2006.
• "Online Listening Materials Made Easy by Text-To-Speech Technology" The PacCALL Conference at Yunnan University, Kunming, Yunnan, China. December 3, 2005. 
• "Automatically Generating and Teaching with English Voice Files" The Japan Association for Language Education and Technology 45th National Conference. Kawagoe.July 30th, 2005. Conference Handbook pp. 72-73.
• "Ways to Facilitate Blended Learning: Mingle with Moodle" PacCALL 2004 Conference at The National University of Singapore, December 3, 2004.
• "Gender and Cultural Bias in an English Textbook" JALT Annual International Conference. Tezukayama University. November 21, 2004.
• "Creating a Blended Learning Environment Using Moodle" Japan Society of Educational Technology National Conference, September 23, 2004.
• "Incorporating an E-learning Component into Classroom Teaching" 16th JALT-Gunma Summer Workshop in Kusatsu, August 23, 2004.
• "A Blended Learning Environment Using Moodle" 2004 National Conference of The Japan Association for Language Education & Technology. July 30, 2004.
• "Peer Assessment of an Online Chat Activity" Asia CALL 2003: International Conference on Information Technology and Language Education at Rangsit University, Bangkok, Thailand. December 2, 2003.
• "Having Pre-school Children Do a Slide-Show using KidPix3" JALT CALL 2003: The 10th Annual International Conference of the Computer Assisted Language Learning Special Interest Group (CALL SIG), October 4, 2003. At Kinjo Gakuin University, Nagoya.
• "Sexism in a Language Texbook" JALT-Gunma Summer Workshop at Kusatsu, August 23, 2003.
• "What Constitutes a Good Internet Research Project?" ExeterCALL 2001, Exeter, England, September 2, 2001.
• "An Action Research on the Design of Internet Research Projects for Students" EuroCALL 2001, Nijimegen, Netherlands, August 31, 2001.
• "Search and Write: Suggestions for a Good Writing Project Using the Internet" JALT-Gunma Summer Workshop at Kusatsu, August 26, 2001.
• "Factors to Consider for a Better Internet Research Project" Implementing CALL in EFL:Living Up To Expectations sponsored by IATEFL Computer Sig., University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus, May 5th, 2001.
• "Making the Best of the Internet as a Research Tool" Institute for Research in International Communicative English, at Shogakukan Production, December 16, 2000.
• "Connecting Internet Skill Building to Language Learning and CALL Action Research" with Sean Reedy, JALT 26th Annual International Conference, at Granship Shizuoka, November 3, 2000.
• "Text-based Virtual Reality SaMOOrai and its Application to English Education" with Yoshimasa Awaji & Shuji Ozeki, The Sixth Joint Conference on Educational Technology, at Naruto Universtiy of Education, October 8, 2000
• "Faculty Development for English Teachers and Tips for Successful Communicative Language Teaching" at Saitama New English Study Association (Shin Ei Ken) workshop, Kita Urawa, October 1, 2000.
• "A MOOing Experience" JALT-Gunma Summer Workshop at Kusatsu, August 21, 2000.
• "Researching with NACSIS, a Versatile Online Resource" JALTCALL 2000: The 5th Annual International Conference of the Computer Assisted Language Learning Special Interest Group (CALL SIG), June 10, 2000.
• "Researching via the Internet: What's it Good for?" co-author Sean Reedy. JALT-Omiya Monthly Meeting, May 21, 2000. at Omiya Jack. (Summary reported on UPDATE! September, 2000, p.3.)
• "Researching via the Internet: What's it Good for?" co-author Sean Reedy. JALT-Gunma Monthly Meeting, November 14, 1999. (Summary reported on The Language Teacher Vol. 24, No. 2, p. 50.)
• "How to Design CALL Environments for Secondary Schools" Plug-In '99 EFL/CALL Conference at Kochi University of Technology, October 31, 1999.
• "JavaScript Enhanced Online Writing Training" CALLing Asia: International Conference on Computers and Language Learning, May 22, 1999.
• "Tips for Successful Communicative Language Teaching" at Gunma Education Center, sponsered by Gunma Education Center, October 21, 1998.
• "Creating On-line JavaScript Materials" JALT-Gunma Summer Workshop at Kusatsu, August 24, 1998.
• "Choices and Options for the Language Learning Environment" JALT-Gunma Summer Workshop at Kusatsu, August 19, 1997.
• "Designing a Language Lab that Works" First Pan Asian Conference and 17th Annual Thai TESOL International Conference, Jan. 7, 1997, Bangkok, Thailand.
• "The First Steps for creating a Homepage in English" JALT-Gunma Summer Workshop at Kusatsu, August 24, 1996.
• "Utilizing Index Cards for Communication Acticities." Japan Association of College English Teachers. National Convention. September 10,1994.
• "My Critical View on 'French the Silent Way'." The Japan Association for Language Teaching. Kusatusu Summer Workshop. August 21, 1993.
• "Sound Alternations in Japanese Numeral-Counter Compounds." The Phonetic Society of Japan. National Convention. September 12, 1991.
• "Teaching with the Latest IPA." The Japan Association for Language Teaching. Kusatsu Summer Workshop. August 20, 1991.
• "The Natural Approach: Theory and Classroom Application." The Japan Association for Language Teaching. Gunma Chapter Meeting. February 18, 1990.
• "Vocabulary Teaching in the Natural Approach. The Japan Association for Language Teaching. Kusatsu Summer Workshop. August 19, 1988.

Poster Sessions

• "Developing Moodle Reading Quizzes with TTS-Aided Multimedia Glossary" GloCALL 2009 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. December 10, 2009.
• "A Challenge to Trilingual Immersion Education". JACET 41st Annual Convention. Aoyama Gakuin University. September 8th, 2002.
• "SaMOOrai: Virtual Japan for Language Learning and Cross-Cultural Exchange" with Yoshimasa Awaji and Shuji Ozeki. The Fourth Conference on Foreign Language Education and Technology, in Kobe, Japan. July 29, 2000.
• "What Spiders Forgot to Weave on the Web: Synchronous Text-Based Environment for Language Learning" with Yoshimasa Awaji and Shuji Ozeki. The Fourth Conference on Foreign Language Education and Technology, in Kobe, Japan. July 30, 2000.
  

Newsletter Articles

• "Developing Online Reading Quizzes: A Joint Project for Engineering Students"with Barry Keith, SpeakEasy, vol. 22, num. 1, December 2008, ISSN 1346-6798, pp.14-17.
• "Sexism in a Language Textbook" SpeakEasy, vol. 18 Number 2, December 2003, pp. 8-11.
• "Search and Write: Keys for More Meaningful EFL Writing Practice" SpeakEasy, vol.16 Number2 December 2001. ISSN 1346-6798. pp.11-12.
• "A MOOing Experience" SpeakEasy, Fall/Winter, 2000, pp.1-2.
• "Creating On-line JavaScript Materials" SpeakEasy, Fall, 1998, p.5,
• "Choices and Options for the Language Learning Environment" SpeakEasy, Autumn, 1997, pp.2-3.
• "The First Few Steps for Creating a Homepage in English" SpeakEasy (JALT Gunma Newsletter) Feb. 1997, pp.4-5.
• "My Critical View on 'French the Silent Way' SpeakEasy (JALT Gunma Newsletter) 7th Summer Workshop Issue, p.7. Aug. 1993.
• Presentation Report:"The Natural Approach: Theory and Classroom Application." SpeakEasy (JALT Gunma Newsletter) Vol. 3, No. 4, pp3-4,1990.

Workshops

• "Moodle Workshop for the Biginners" MoodleMoot Japan 2010 - Hakodate at Future University-Hakodate, February 14, 2010.
• "Moodle Workshop for the Biginners" MoodleMoot Japan 2009 - Hakodate at Future University-Hakodate, February 16, 2009.
• "Moodle Site Management and Advanced Activities (in Japanese)." WorldCALL 2008, Fukuoka University, August 5, 2008.
• "Moodle Site Management and Advanced Activities (in English)." WorldCALL 2008, Fukuoka University, August 5, 2008.
• "Moodle Workshop for Intermediate and Advanced Users" with Jun Iwata. The Japan Association for Language Education and Technology 47th Annual Conference. Nagoya Gakuin University, August 7, 2007.
• "Moodle Workshop" at Kyoai Gakuen College, March 9, 2007.
• "Moodle Workshop" 2006 Spring Conference of The Japan Association for Language Education and Technology Kansai Chapter, Kobe, May 13, 2006.
• "Moodle Workshop for Kunming Teachers" The PacCALL Conference at Yunnan University, Kunming, Yunnan, China. December 3, 2005.
• "Moodle Hands-On Workshop 1: what can we do with Moodle?" The Japan Association for Language Education and Technology 45th National Conference. Kawagoe.July 29th, 2005.
• "Moodle Workshop in Japanese" with Minoru Akiyama. JALT-CALL International Conference at Ritsumeikan University Kusatsu Campus. June 4, 2005
• "Moodle Workshop" Japan Society of Educational Technology Winter Seminar on e-Learning for Higher Education System. Joetsu University of Education, Center for Educational Research and Development. March 8, 2005.
• "Moodle Workshop (introductory)" with Don Hinkelman and Martin Dougiamas. Pacfic CALL Conference 2004. The National University of Singapore, Singapore. December 3, 2004.

Magazine Articles

• "Starting a Blog in English" The English Teacher's Magazine, January, 2007. Vol. 55, No. 12. pp.24-25. Taishukan, Tokyo.

Guidebooks and Reference Materials

• "International Community School Trilingual Immersion Program Guidebook," co-author Cheiron McMahill, December, 2001.

Short Comments

• Communication activities to meet the demands for IT revolution and Globalization, Bulletin of the 52nd Gunma Conference of the National Federation of the Prefectural English Teachers' Organizations, 2002. pp.106-124.
• JALT conference delivers surprises, The Daily Yomiuri, October 11, 1999. p.7.
• Fair to focus on advanced technology, Asahi Evening News, October 8, 1999. p.5.

Symposia Panelist

• "Moodle in CALL -- Focusing on Utilizing Modules" with Akinobu Kanda and Hideto Nakura. Japan E-learning Association 2009 International Symposium. Hosei University, Tokyo. March 13, 2009.
• "TTS (Text-To-Speech) Technology for Langauge Teaching" with Azuma Junichi and Chew Lee Chin. WorldCALL 2008 at Fukuoka International Congress Center, August 7, 2008.
• "Language Learning Paradigm Shift Triggered by Web 2.0" A Symposium on "Toward the Creation of the Cooperative Learning Community: The Present Situation and its Perspective." The Japan Association for Language Education and Technology 47th Annual Conference. Nagoya Gakuin University, August 8, 2007.
• "Learnig from the Moodle Cases" at the Symposium on E-learning Front Line, sponsored by the Kanto chapter of The Japan Association for Language Education and Technology (LET). June 3, 2006, at Toyo University.
• "Information Technology to Enhance Language Education" at International Symposium on IT and Education. Sponsored by Kochi University of Technology and Kochi Prefectural Government. January 12-14, 2002. at KUT.
• "We Are All World-Citizens" at Tomo Center of Education, sponsored by Ota Junior Chambers. July 9, 1995.
• "Japan Seen from Abroad, World Seen from Japan" at Oizumi Central Cummunity Center, sponsored by Oizumi International Exchange Society. 1990.
• "Teachers' Conference on Japanese Education" at San Diego State University, California, sponsored by Los Angeles Consulate, San Diego City Board of Education and others. November 15, 1986.

Round Table Coordinator

• "Exploiting CMS (1): Moodle case" The Kanto Chapter of The Japan Association for Language Education and Technology (LET). June 16, 2007, at Bunkyo University Shonan Campus.

Open University Lectures

• "Computer and English Conversation (intermediate)" November 15,22, 1997. Maebit.
• "What American Mass Media Reported on Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and Sarin Subway Attack" November 9-30, 1996, MCCT.
• "Writing Japanese on a Computer." November 1994-February 1995. MCCT.
• "Let's Read English Newspapers!" October 1992. MCCT.

Public Lectures

• "Enhancing motivation for English communication with IT", Step-up Plan Workshop Series, Isesaki Higashi High School. October 29, 2003. 
• "Tips for better teaching communication skills", English Oral Communicatin Workshop Series, Gunma Prefecture Comprehensive Education Center, October 21, 1998.
• "Let's Challenge Reading Newspapers in English" at Shinto village education center, sponsored by Shinto International Association, March 14, 1998.
• "English and Portuguese Conversation for Dental Office Operation" at Ota-Nitta Dental Association, sponsored by Ota Dental Research. February 3, 1994.
• "PKO: International Contributions which can be done by Parents and Children" at Hosen Junior Highschool, sponsored by Hosen junior high school PTA. July 11, 1992.
• "Brainwash for the Internationalized Society" at Godo junior high school, sponsored by Godo junior high school PTA. November 2, 1991.
  

Letters to the Newspaper Editors

• "Junior High School Entrance Examinations and the Disadvantage of Early-Born Children" Jomo Shinbun. October 9, 2007.
• "More Improvements in Postal Services Needed" Jomo Shinbun. May 26, 1998.
• "Multi-channel FM Radio Broadcasting is more Called for than Multi-channel TV." Asahi Shinbun. December 7, 1992.
• "Teachers of Japanese do not Need to Use Foreign Languages in Class." Asahi Shinbun. May 1, 1992.

Other Professional Activities

• Executive Board Member, the Pacific Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning (PacCALL) Dec. 2005-2008..
• Member of the Executive Committee for SELHi program at Isesaki High School, Gunma. Sept.22, 2004-2007.
• Instructor for intensive training workshops for English teachers in Gunma, International Division, Secondary Education Section, MEXT. 2003-present.
• Digital Fair Coordinator. JALT International Conference 1999 at Maebashi Green Dome.
• Audio-Visual Equipment Coordinator. JALT International Conference 1999 at Maebashi Green Dome.
• JALT Gunma Co-president 2005-present
• JALT Gunma Program Co-chair. 1998, 2000-2005.
• JALT Gunma Web Manager 1997-present.
• JALT Gunma Facility Coordinator 1995-present

Honors and Awards

• Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C) <Kakenhi>. No. 215205820001 "A Practical Study on Collaborative Foreign Language Learning by Linking Mutiple LMS's" Research team representative. 2009-2011.
• Gunma International Education Foundation Research Grant for 2008. "Development of Online Reading Materials with Voice-Enhanced Glossary Support." 2008.4.1-2009.3.31.
• The Japanese Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture Research Grants-in-Aid <Kakenhi> for Exploratory Research No. 13871062　"A Study on Language Acquisition of Students in Early Childhood with a Multiligual Education Program and its Optimalization"　Research team representative. 2001-2003.
• University Scholar Award for 1987-1988. San Diego State University.
• San Diego-Yokohama Sister City Society Scholarship for 1986.
• Monbusho (the Japan Ministry of Education ) Scholoar Grant for Undergraduate Students at Teacher Training Colleges. 1978-1979.
  

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