The 2026 Taiwan Computer-Assisted Language Learning (TaiwanCALL) and Global Computer-Assisted Language Learning (GLoCALL) Joint Conference adopts the theme “CALL for All: Inclusive, Adaptive, and Engaging Language Learning.” This conference aims to bring together international scholars and practitioners in the field of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) to examine current progress and challenges in achieving educational equity through technology-enhanced language learning. It seeks to explore how the integration of technological innovation and pedagogical design can ensure that all learners benefit from digital language learning advancements, moving toward the vision of “CALL for All.”
Over the past fifty years, CALL has evolved from behaviorist drill-and-practice programs to intelligent learning systems powered by artificial intelligence. Technological progress has created unprecedented opportunities for language education. However, as Chapelle (2007) noted, while technology expands learning possibilities, it does not automatically guarantee equitable access. Recent research continues to highlight this gap: despite the rapid growth of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL), many learners remain excluded due to limited access to devices, networks, or digital literacy.
The emergence of Artificial Intelligence in Language Learning (AIALL) represents a pivotal turning point. Recent studies (e.g., Education and Information Technologies, 2025) reveal that AI-integrated CALL models hold great promise for personalized learning but may also intensify resource disparities. Learners with high-speed internet and advanced devices can fully leverage AI tutors, while those in under-resourced contexts risk further marginalization. To address these challenges, the 2026 TaiwanCALL & GLoCALL Joint Conference invites participants to engage in critical dialogue across three main dimensions of CALL development: