JALTCALL 2026 Submissions
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Conference Fee Waivers - We especially encourage proposals from teachers of young learners and teachers without research budgets. A limited number of partial and full conference fee waivers will be made available for applicants in these groups. When submitting your proposal, please note your eligibility in the “Notes” field at the bottom of the submission form. *Inclusion in one of these groups does not guarantee a waiver, but we will do our best to accommodate as many teachers as possible.
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Submission Guidelines
- Read the submission guidelines and the notes on session types, thematic streams, and proposal evaluation guidelines below before submitting a proposal.
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Proposal Title
- Use title case capitalization when adding your title (ex: It Should Look Something Like This). For more information, please refer to this APA style guide.
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Proposal Length
- Proposals should be a maximum of 200 words (300 Japanese characters). Clearly and coherently describe your session’s topic, objectives, methodology, outcomes or findings, and the significance or implications for CALL practice/research.
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Note on Names & Co-presenters
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Confirm that your profile name is correct. Your profile name will be printed on the conference program and your name badge.
Only the primary presenter’s name is required at submission – additional co-presenters can be added after acceptance if needed.
Session Types & Thematic Streams
SESSION TYPES
When submitting your proposal, you will be asked to select a session type and a thematic stream (subtype). The thematic streams are used for scheduling purposes to group and organize presentations with similar topics and to avoid clashes. If a proposal does not match one of the streams from the list below, please select 'General CALL'. Please read the information below to determine the best session type and thematic stream for your proposal. If you have a question or concern about the submission process, use the contact form from the menu above.
Presentation (25-minute session)
For an individual or group. A traditional slideshow presentation of CALL-related research findings or of a teaching approach; at least five minutes should be left for questions at the end.
Poster presentation (60-minute session)
Presenters explain their CALL-related research or teaching approach with the aid of a poster.
Workshop (60-minute session)
Hands-on demonstration of CALL-related software or a CALL-based teaching approach.
Panel presentation (60-minute session)
Discussion on a specific topic where panelists share their expertise. The panel must consist of three or four presenters and a moderator, who can either be one of the presenters or a non-presenter.
Forum (60-minute session)
Similar to a panel with multiple presenters, but consists of a series of short presentations on a related theme. Ideal for Special Interest Groups (SIGs) or a team of colleagues.
*We encourage first-time presenters to submit a poster proposal. Poster sessions offer an interactive format, ideal for exchanging ideas and receiving feedback, while helping newcomers become familiar with our review process and presentation standards. Attending keynotes, sponsored sessions, paper talks, and other posters will also help you prepare strong proposals for future JALTCALL conferences.
THEMATIC STREAMS
🤖 Machine Learning in CALL (ML)
🎮 Digital game-based language learning and teaching (DGBLLT)
👩🏫 Classroom application of CALL
⚖️ Ethics and Policy in CALL practice
🌐 Extended reality (XR) in CALL (including virtual (VR), augmented (AR), and mixed reality (MR))
🔥 Learner motivation and CALL
📚 Second language acquisition (SLA) theory and CALL
🌍 Virtual exchange & COIL
📱 Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL)
✅ Technology-mediated feedback
🦆 Social Media
💻Software development
❄️General CALL
*Note on AI: AI in CALL is almost always applied within another area. For example, “Using AI to improve peer feedback” fits Technology-mediated feedback, not a stand-alone AI stream. Please choose the stream that matches your application.
Proposal Evaluation Guidelines
Each proposal will undergo double-blind peer review by two reviewers. Reviewers will make recommendations from the four options below:
Accept the proposal as is with no revisions required.
Congratulations! Your proposal has been accepted. No revisions will be necessary.
Accept the proposal with minor revisions required.
The reviewer will include a short note describing the required revisions. Submitters may receive notes from 2 separate reviewers. Failure to address the required revisions to an acceptable standard may result in rejection.
Accept the proposal with major revisions required.
The reviewer will include a note describing the required revisions. Submitters may receive notes from 2 separate reviewers. Failure to address the required revisions to an acceptable standard will result in rejection.
Rejected proposals fall below the acceptable level at this time.
We encourage submitters to seek guidance from senior colleagues and the JALT Writers Peer-Support Group in order to work on their proposals for future conferences.
*If both reviewers recommend that a proposal be rejected, the proposal will be immediately rejected. If only one of the two reviewers recommends that the paper be rejected, a third reviewer will be asked to make the final recommendation.