MY RESEARCH.
My current research interests are related to higher education policy in Japan, more specifically, investigating Japanese university students' interests, experiences and preferences in online learning.
Online Learning Research Question
Do university students have an interest in online learning, and if so, what are students’ experiences, needs and preferences in relation to online learning platforms and web-based video conferencing tools?
Online Learning Research Purpose
The purpose of this mixed-method study is to investigate (a) student online learning experiences/interests, and (b) students’ online learning preferences.
Online Learning Research Question
Do university students have an interest in online learning, and if so, what are students’ experiences, needs and preferences in relation to online learning platforms and web-based video conferencing tools?
Online Learning Research Purpose
The purpose of this mixed-method study is to investigate (a) student online learning experiences/interests, and (b) students’ online learning preferences.
PUBLICATIONS
Thompson, A., Lazic, D., Tanoue, Y., Toms, A., & Gallacher, A. (2023). Virtual Library Experiences, Interests, and Preferences: What Did We Learn? Vol. 6 (2023): Extensive Reading World Congress Proceedings. Under Review
Lazic, D., & Thompson, A. (2023). AI Technology: Effective and Ethical Use in Language Teaching. AsiaTEFL Proceedings 2023. Under Review
Thompson A. (2021). Japanese Students’ Study abroad: interest, preferences and awareness. In P. Conaway, & D. Iske (Eds.), PanSIG Journal 2020, Selected papers from PanSIG Conference (pp. 1-6). Pansig-publications. https://pansig.org/publications/2020/2020_PanSIG_Journal.pdf
Thompson, Andrew; Tsuji, Saori. (2020). L2 Extensive reading: online graded readers or ‘old school’ paperbacks? In Frederiksen, Karen-Margrete; Larsen, Sanne; Bradley, Linda; Thouësny, Sylvie (Eds), CALL for widening participation: short papers from EUROCALL 2020 (pp. 327-333). Research-publishing.net. https://doi.org/10.14705/rpnet.2020.48.1209
Lazic, Dragana; Thompson, Andrew; Pritchard, Tim; Tsuji, Saori. (2020). Student preferences: using Grammarly to help EFL writers with paraphrasing, summarizing, and synthesizing. In Frederiksen, Karen-Margrete; Larsen, Sanne; Bradley, Linda; Thouësny, Sylvie (Eds), CALL for widening participation: short papers from EUROCALL 2020 (pp. 183-189). Research-publishing.net. https://doi.org/10.14705/rpnet.2020.48.1186
Fryer, L., Thompson, A., Nakao, K., Howarth, M. & Gallacher, A. (2020). Supporting self-efficacy beliefs and interest as educational inputs and outcomes: Framing AI and human partnered task experiences. Learning and Individual Differences. (80) May 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2020.101850
Fryer, L. K., Nakao, K., Thompson, A. (2019). Chatbot learning partners: Connecting learning experiences, interest and competence. Computers in Human Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2018.12.023
Thompson, Andrew; Gallacher, Andrew; Howarth, Mark. (2018). Stimulating task interest: human partners or chatbots? In Taalas, Peppi; Jalkanen, Juha ; Bradley, Linda; Thouësny, Sylvie (Eds), Future-proof CALL: language learning as exploration and encounters – short papers from EUROCALL 2018 (pp. 302-306). Research-publishing.net. https://doi.org/10.14705/rpnet.2018.26.854
Gallacher, Andrew; Thompson, Andrew; Howarth, Mark. (2018). “My robot is an idiot!” – Students’ perceptions of AI in the L2 classroom. In Taalas, Peppi; Jalkanen, Juha ; Bradley, Linda; Thouësny, Sylvie (Eds), Future-proof CALL: language learning as exploration and encounters – short papers from EUROCALL 2018 (pp. 70-76). Research-publishing.net. https://doi.org/10.14705/rpnet.2018.26.815
Thompson, A., Gibson, A., Howarth, M., & Nakao, K. (2018). Promoting interest in English: Creating relevant and meaningful connections. In P. Clements, A. Krause, & P. Bennett (Eds.), Language teaching in a global age: Shaping the classroom, shaping the world. Tokyo: JALT.
Fryer K. L., Ainley M., Thompson A., Gibson A., & Sherlock Z. (2017). Stimulating and sustaining interest in a language course: An experimental comparison of chatbot and human task partners. Computers in Human Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2017.05.045
Fryer K. L., Ainley M., & Thompson A. (2016). Modeling the links between students’ interest in a domain, the tasks they experience and their interest in a course: Isn’t interest what university is all about? Learning and Individual Differences, Journal of Psychology and Education. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2016.08.011
Thompson A., Howarth M., & Williams R. A. (2015). Course and classroom activity interest: students' and teachers' perceptions. Fukuoka University Language Education and Research Center Journal. FULERC Journal No. 14. Fukuoka.
Howarth M., & Thompson A. (2015). Moving beyond meaning level of knowledge to a usage level of knowledge. In S. McLean & M. Kitano (Eds.), Vocabulary Education & Research Bulletin (VERB) Vol. 4. Issue 2 Fall 2015
Thompson A., Ozono S., Howarth M., Williams R. A., & Fryer K. L. (2015). The development and validation of a measure of student interest in the English learning task. Kyushu Sangyo University Language Education and Research Center Journal, No. 10. Fukuoka.
Thompson A. (2014). Investigating student interest in an English for Specific Purposes course. Fukuoka University Language Education and Research Center Journal. FULERC Journal No. 13. Fukuoka.
Thompson A. (2014). Measuring university student interest in vocabulary. In T.Ishii & TJ Boutorwick (Eds.), Vocabulary Education & Research Bulletin (VERB) Vol. 3. Issue 2 Fall 2014
Thompson A. (2013). Learning strategies use and Japanese university student proficiency. Fukuoka University Language Education and Research Center Journal. FULERC Journal No. 12. Fukuoka.
Thompson A. & Cochrane R. (2013). Learning strategies and low proficiency students. In N. Sonda & A. Krause (Eds.), JALT2012 Conference Proceedings. Tokyo: JALT.
Thompson, A., Lazic, D., Tanoue, Y., Toms, A., & Gallacher, A. (2023). Virtual Library Experiences, Interests, and Preferences: What Did We Learn? Vol. 6 (2023): Extensive Reading World Congress Proceedings. Under Review
Lazic, D., & Thompson, A. (2023). AI Technology: Effective and Ethical Use in Language Teaching. AsiaTEFL Proceedings 2023. Under Review
Thompson A. (2021). Japanese Students’ Study abroad: interest, preferences and awareness. In P. Conaway, & D. Iske (Eds.), PanSIG Journal 2020, Selected papers from PanSIG Conference (pp. 1-6). Pansig-publications. https://pansig.org/publications/2020/2020_PanSIG_Journal.pdf
Thompson, Andrew; Tsuji, Saori. (2020). L2 Extensive reading: online graded readers or ‘old school’ paperbacks? In Frederiksen, Karen-Margrete; Larsen, Sanne; Bradley, Linda; Thouësny, Sylvie (Eds), CALL for widening participation: short papers from EUROCALL 2020 (pp. 327-333). Research-publishing.net. https://doi.org/10.14705/rpnet.2020.48.1209
Lazic, Dragana; Thompson, Andrew; Pritchard, Tim; Tsuji, Saori. (2020). Student preferences: using Grammarly to help EFL writers with paraphrasing, summarizing, and synthesizing. In Frederiksen, Karen-Margrete; Larsen, Sanne; Bradley, Linda; Thouësny, Sylvie (Eds), CALL for widening participation: short papers from EUROCALL 2020 (pp. 183-189). Research-publishing.net. https://doi.org/10.14705/rpnet.2020.48.1186
Fryer, L., Thompson, A., Nakao, K., Howarth, M. & Gallacher, A. (2020). Supporting self-efficacy beliefs and interest as educational inputs and outcomes: Framing AI and human partnered task experiences. Learning and Individual Differences. (80) May 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2020.101850
Fryer, L. K., Nakao, K., Thompson, A. (2019). Chatbot learning partners: Connecting learning experiences, interest and competence. Computers in Human Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2018.12.023
Thompson, Andrew; Gallacher, Andrew; Howarth, Mark. (2018). Stimulating task interest: human partners or chatbots? In Taalas, Peppi; Jalkanen, Juha ; Bradley, Linda; Thouësny, Sylvie (Eds), Future-proof CALL: language learning as exploration and encounters – short papers from EUROCALL 2018 (pp. 302-306). Research-publishing.net. https://doi.org/10.14705/rpnet.2018.26.854
Gallacher, Andrew; Thompson, Andrew; Howarth, Mark. (2018). “My robot is an idiot!” – Students’ perceptions of AI in the L2 classroom. In Taalas, Peppi; Jalkanen, Juha ; Bradley, Linda; Thouësny, Sylvie (Eds), Future-proof CALL: language learning as exploration and encounters – short papers from EUROCALL 2018 (pp. 70-76). Research-publishing.net. https://doi.org/10.14705/rpnet.2018.26.815
Thompson, A., Gibson, A., Howarth, M., & Nakao, K. (2018). Promoting interest in English: Creating relevant and meaningful connections. In P. Clements, A. Krause, & P. Bennett (Eds.), Language teaching in a global age: Shaping the classroom, shaping the world. Tokyo: JALT.
Fryer K. L., Ainley M., Thompson A., Gibson A., & Sherlock Z. (2017). Stimulating and sustaining interest in a language course: An experimental comparison of chatbot and human task partners. Computers in Human Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2017.05.045
Fryer K. L., Ainley M., & Thompson A. (2016). Modeling the links between students’ interest in a domain, the tasks they experience and their interest in a course: Isn’t interest what university is all about? Learning and Individual Differences, Journal of Psychology and Education. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2016.08.011
Thompson A., Howarth M., & Williams R. A. (2015). Course and classroom activity interest: students' and teachers' perceptions. Fukuoka University Language Education and Research Center Journal. FULERC Journal No. 14. Fukuoka.
Howarth M., & Thompson A. (2015). Moving beyond meaning level of knowledge to a usage level of knowledge. In S. McLean & M. Kitano (Eds.), Vocabulary Education & Research Bulletin (VERB) Vol. 4. Issue 2 Fall 2015
Thompson A., Ozono S., Howarth M., Williams R. A., & Fryer K. L. (2015). The development and validation of a measure of student interest in the English learning task. Kyushu Sangyo University Language Education and Research Center Journal, No. 10. Fukuoka.
Thompson A. (2014). Investigating student interest in an English for Specific Purposes course. Fukuoka University Language Education and Research Center Journal. FULERC Journal No. 13. Fukuoka.
Thompson A. (2014). Measuring university student interest in vocabulary. In T.Ishii & TJ Boutorwick (Eds.), Vocabulary Education & Research Bulletin (VERB) Vol. 3. Issue 2 Fall 2014
Thompson A. (2013). Learning strategies use and Japanese university student proficiency. Fukuoka University Language Education and Research Center Journal. FULERC Journal No. 12. Fukuoka.
Thompson A. & Cochrane R. (2013). Learning strategies and low proficiency students. In N. Sonda & A. Krause (Eds.), JALT2012 Conference Proceedings. Tokyo: JALT.
PRESENTATIONS
Thompson A., & Lazic D. (August, 2023). Lessons learned from implementing an extensive reading program online. Poster presentation at the JACET 50th Summer Seminar, Tokyo, Japan.
Lazic D., & Thompson A. (August, 2023). Language Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI-Powered Chatbots. Workshop at the 21st Asia TEFL International Conference, Daejeon, South Korea.
Thompson A., Lazic D., Tanoue Y., Toms A., & Gallacher A. (August, 2023). Virtual library experiences, interests, and preferences: What did we learn? Research presentation at the 6th Extensive Reading World Congress, Denpasar, Indonesia.
Thompson A., Lazic D., & Pritchard T. (February, 2023). Understanding Student Online Learning Preferences Today to Make Smarter Decisions in the Future. Research presentation at the 19th CamTESOL Conference , Phnom Penh, Camdodia.
Thompson A. (February, 2023). Marketing Yourself as a Former JET in Japan. Presentation at SHS/ JHS/ Muni/ PSPD ALT Meeting, Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan.
Thompson A., Pritchard T., & Lazic D. (May, 2022). Students' perspectives of online language learning: What did we learn? Research grant poster presentation at Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan.
Thompson A., & Pritchard T. (March, 2022). Online or In-Person: Student Interest, Experiences, Preferences and Academic Outcomes. Research grant presentation at the 56th RELC Virtual Conference, Singapore.
Thompson A., Lazic D., & Tsuji S. (February, 2021). University Student Interest, Experiences and Preferences for Online Zoom Lessons. Research presentation at the 17th CamTESOL Virtual Conference, Camdodia.
Lazic D., Thompson A., & Tsuji S. (February, 2021). Teaching Textual Borrowing Skills with Grammarly: From Noticing to Input Intake. Research grant presentation at the 17th CamTESOL Virtual Conference, Camdodia.
Thompson, Andrew; Tsuji, Saori. (August, 2020). Interest in an Extensive Reading Virtual Library. Research grant presentation at EUROCALL International Online Convention, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Dragana Lazic; Andrew Thompson; Tim Pritchard; Saori Tsuji. (August, 2020). Writing from sources: using Grammarly to help EFL writers with paraphrasing, summarizing, and synthesizing. Research grant presentation at EUROCALL International Online Convention, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Thompson A. (June, 2020). Study abroad: Interest, preferences and awareness. Research presentation at JALT PanSIG 2020 Online Conference, Tokyo, Japan.
Thompson A. (February, 2020). Developing Interest: Building Student Interest In Study-Abroad Programs. Research presentation at the 16th CamTESOL Conference , Phnom Penh, Camdodia.
Thompson A., & Gibson, A. (August, 2019). Study Abroad Programs: Japanese Student Interest and Intent Levels. Research presentation at the JACET 58th Convention, Nagoya, Japan.
Thompson A., & Gibson, A. (August, 2019). Are Japanese University Students Really Interested in Studying Abroad? Poster presentation at World Education Research Association (WERA) Tokyo, Japan. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.32935.29607
Fryer, L. K., Nakao, K., Thompson A., Gallacher, A., & Howarth, M. (August, 2019). Opening up the classroom to Bots as learning partners: Integrating ideas from educational psychology, technology and language learning. Poster presentation at World Education Research Association (WERA) Tokyo, Japan.
Thompson A., Gallacher, A., & Howarth, M. (August, 2018). Usefulness of AI in English Language Classrooms. Research presentation at the JACET 57th Convention, Sendai, Japan.
Thompson A., Gallacher, A., & Howarth, M. (August, 2018). Stimulating Task Interest: Human Partners or AI? Research presentation at EUROCALL International Convention, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Gallacher, A., Thompson A., & Howarth, M. (August, 2018). “My Robot is an Idiot!” - Students’ Perceptions of AI in the L2 Classroom. Research presentation at EUROCALL International Convention, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Fryer, L. K., Ainley, M. D., Thompson, A., & Nakao, K. (August, 2018). Getting and Keeping University Students Interested: An Educational Technology Perspective. A symposium presentation at the International Conference on Motivation, Aarhus, Denmark.
Thompson A., Gallacher, A., & Howarth, M. (May, 2018). Impact of AI in L2 Classrooms: Student Interest. Research presentation at JALT PanSIG 2018 Conference, Tokyo, Japan.
Gallacher, A., Thompson A., & Howarth, M. (May, 2018). “My robot is an idiot!” - Students’ perceptions of AI in the classroom. Research presentation at JALT PanSIG 2018 Conference, Tokyo, Japan.
Fryer, L. K., Ainley, M., Zeng, L., Thompson, A., Oga-baldwin, W. L. Q., Zishan, H., Salim, Y., & Kwok, T. (November, 2017). A practical model for researching interest development in university courses: Assessing and connecting Task/Course/Domain interest and the engagement they engender. Seminar presentation at the Learning Strategies in Social and Informal Learning Contexts research group, Bruges, Belgium.
Thompson A., Howarth M., Gibson, A., & Nakao, K. (November, 2017). Building Interest in English: Supporting Relevance. Paper presentation at the 43nd JALT International Conference, Tsukuba, Japan.
Thompson, A., Fryer, L. K., Nakao, K., Gibson, A., & Sherlock, Z. (September, 2017). Investigating student interest in blending learning: Chatbot or human learning partner preferences? Paper presented at the Biennial European Association of Research into Learning and Instruction, Tampere, Finland.
Fryer, L. K., Ainley, M., Thompson, A., & Gibson, A. (September, 2017). Stimulating and sustaining interest in a language course: An experimental comparison of AI and Human task partners. A symposium presentation Stimulating And Sustaining Interest: The Profits And Pitfalls Of Technology In Education at the Biennial European Association of Research into Learning and Instruction, Tampere, Finland.
Thompson A., Howarth M., & Gibson A. (August, 2017). Making an English Language Course Personally Relevant and Meaningful: Investigating an Intervention’s Impact on Student Interest in English. Research presentation at the JACET 56th Convention, Tokyo, Japan.
Thompson A., Gibson A., & Sherlock Z. (November, 2016). Development of a Student Interest Measurement. Paper presentation at the 42nd JALT International Conference, Nagoya, Japan.
Gibson A., Thompson A., & Sherlock Z. (November, 2016). Analysis of Student Conversations With Chatbots. Poster Presentation at the 42nd JALT International Conference, Nagoya, Japan.
Thompson A., Gibson A., & Sherlock Z. (September, 2016). The Validation of an Interest Measurement: Understanding the Learner Experience. Paper presentation at the The 35th Second Language Research Forum Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, USA.
Thompson A. (September, 2016). The Validation of an Interest Measurement: The First Step to Better Understanding the Learning Experience. Paper presentation at the JACET 55th Convention, Sapporo, Japan.
Thompson A., & Gibson A. (July, 2016). The Relationship Between Student Interest and Student Learning. Research presentation at the JACET Kyushu-Okinawa 28th Annual Conference, Fukuoka, Japan.
Thompson A. (December, 2015). Development of a Web-based Platform to Measure Students' Interest in English: Pilot Study. Paper presentation of grant funded research project to Kyushu Sangyo University, Information Technology Center (CNC), Fukuoka, Japan.
Thompson A. (October, 2015). Measuring Student Interest: Creating an Efficient and Reliable Tool. Research grant presentation at the Chulalongkorn University Language Institute (CULI) International Conference 2015, Bangkok, Thailand.
Fryer K. L., Thompson A., & Ainley M. (August, 2015). Interest at the Domain, Course and Task Level: An Applied Model of Interest. Paper presentation at the 8th SELF Biennial International Conference, Kiel, Germany.
Thompson A. (August, 2015). The Development of a Tool to Measure Student Interest in English. Research grant presentation at the Annual International TESOL Conference International Conference, Manila, Philippines.
Howarth M., & Thompson A. (June, 2015). Moving Beyond Meaning-level of Knowledge to a Usage-level of Knowledge. Poster Presentation at the 4th Annual Vocabulary Symposium, Fukuoka, Japan.
Thompson A. (October, 2014). Exploring University Students’ Situational Interest in English. Research presentation at the International Conference of Applied Linguistics and Language Education (ICALLE), Manila, Philippines.
Williams R. A., & Thompson, A. (October, 2014). Exploring English Language Learner Strategy Usage. Research presentation at the International Conference of Applied Linguistics and Language Education (ICALLE), Manila, Philippines.
Thompson A. (June, 2014). Measuring University Student Interest in Vocabulary. Poster Presentation at the 3rd Annual Vocabulary Symposium, Fukuoka, Japan.
Thompson A. (June, 2014). Measuring Students’ Interest in English Class. Research presentation at the TRI-ELE International Conference on English Language Education, Bangkok, Thailand.
Thompson A. (October, 2013). Measuring Students' Situational Interest in English. Research presentation at the 11th Asia TEFL International Conference, Manila, Philippines.
Thompson A. (September, 2013). Measuring Japanese University Students' Situational Interest in English. Research presentation at the JACET 52nd International Convention, Kyoto, Japan.
Thompson A. (July, 2013). Measuring Situational Interest in a Japanese English Language Learning Classroom. Research presentation at the JACET Kyushu-Okinawa 26th Annual Conference, Kitakyushu, Japan.
Thompson A., & Cochrane R. (October, 2012). Language Learning Strategy Use by Low Proficiency Students. Paper presentation at the JALT Fukuoka Conference, Fukuoka, Japan.
Thompson A., & Cochrane R. (October, 2012). Learning Strategies and Low Proficiency Students. Paper presentation at the 38th JALT International Conference, Hamamatsu, Japan.
Thompson A., & Cochrane R. (October, 2012). Use of Language Learning Strategies among Low Proficiency Japanese University Students. Paper presentation at the 20th KOTESOL International Conference, Seoul, South Korea.
Thompson A., & Cochrane R. (July, 2012). Japanese Students and Language Learning Strategy Use. Research presentation at the JACET Kyushu-Okinawa 25th Annual Conference, Nagasaki, Japan.
Thompson A., & Lazic D. (August, 2023). Lessons learned from implementing an extensive reading program online. Poster presentation at the JACET 50th Summer Seminar, Tokyo, Japan.
Lazic D., & Thompson A. (August, 2023). Language Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI-Powered Chatbots. Workshop at the 21st Asia TEFL International Conference, Daejeon, South Korea.
Thompson A., Lazic D., Tanoue Y., Toms A., & Gallacher A. (August, 2023). Virtual library experiences, interests, and preferences: What did we learn? Research presentation at the 6th Extensive Reading World Congress, Denpasar, Indonesia.
Thompson A., Lazic D., & Pritchard T. (February, 2023). Understanding Student Online Learning Preferences Today to Make Smarter Decisions in the Future. Research presentation at the 19th CamTESOL Conference , Phnom Penh, Camdodia.
Thompson A. (February, 2023). Marketing Yourself as a Former JET in Japan. Presentation at SHS/ JHS/ Muni/ PSPD ALT Meeting, Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan.
Thompson A., Pritchard T., & Lazic D. (May, 2022). Students' perspectives of online language learning: What did we learn? Research grant poster presentation at Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan.
Thompson A., & Pritchard T. (March, 2022). Online or In-Person: Student Interest, Experiences, Preferences and Academic Outcomes. Research grant presentation at the 56th RELC Virtual Conference, Singapore.
Thompson A., Lazic D., & Tsuji S. (February, 2021). University Student Interest, Experiences and Preferences for Online Zoom Lessons. Research presentation at the 17th CamTESOL Virtual Conference, Camdodia.
Lazic D., Thompson A., & Tsuji S. (February, 2021). Teaching Textual Borrowing Skills with Grammarly: From Noticing to Input Intake. Research grant presentation at the 17th CamTESOL Virtual Conference, Camdodia.
Thompson, Andrew; Tsuji, Saori. (August, 2020). Interest in an Extensive Reading Virtual Library. Research grant presentation at EUROCALL International Online Convention, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Dragana Lazic; Andrew Thompson; Tim Pritchard; Saori Tsuji. (August, 2020). Writing from sources: using Grammarly to help EFL writers with paraphrasing, summarizing, and synthesizing. Research grant presentation at EUROCALL International Online Convention, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Thompson A. (June, 2020). Study abroad: Interest, preferences and awareness. Research presentation at JALT PanSIG 2020 Online Conference, Tokyo, Japan.
Thompson A. (February, 2020). Developing Interest: Building Student Interest In Study-Abroad Programs. Research presentation at the 16th CamTESOL Conference , Phnom Penh, Camdodia.
Thompson A., & Gibson, A. (August, 2019). Study Abroad Programs: Japanese Student Interest and Intent Levels. Research presentation at the JACET 58th Convention, Nagoya, Japan.
Thompson A., & Gibson, A. (August, 2019). Are Japanese University Students Really Interested in Studying Abroad? Poster presentation at World Education Research Association (WERA) Tokyo, Japan. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.32935.29607
Fryer, L. K., Nakao, K., Thompson A., Gallacher, A., & Howarth, M. (August, 2019). Opening up the classroom to Bots as learning partners: Integrating ideas from educational psychology, technology and language learning. Poster presentation at World Education Research Association (WERA) Tokyo, Japan.
Thompson A., Gallacher, A., & Howarth, M. (August, 2018). Usefulness of AI in English Language Classrooms. Research presentation at the JACET 57th Convention, Sendai, Japan.
Thompson A., Gallacher, A., & Howarth, M. (August, 2018). Stimulating Task Interest: Human Partners or AI? Research presentation at EUROCALL International Convention, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Gallacher, A., Thompson A., & Howarth, M. (August, 2018). “My Robot is an Idiot!” - Students’ Perceptions of AI in the L2 Classroom. Research presentation at EUROCALL International Convention, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Fryer, L. K., Ainley, M. D., Thompson, A., & Nakao, K. (August, 2018). Getting and Keeping University Students Interested: An Educational Technology Perspective. A symposium presentation at the International Conference on Motivation, Aarhus, Denmark.
Thompson A., Gallacher, A., & Howarth, M. (May, 2018). Impact of AI in L2 Classrooms: Student Interest. Research presentation at JALT PanSIG 2018 Conference, Tokyo, Japan.
Gallacher, A., Thompson A., & Howarth, M. (May, 2018). “My robot is an idiot!” - Students’ perceptions of AI in the classroom. Research presentation at JALT PanSIG 2018 Conference, Tokyo, Japan.
Fryer, L. K., Ainley, M., Zeng, L., Thompson, A., Oga-baldwin, W. L. Q., Zishan, H., Salim, Y., & Kwok, T. (November, 2017). A practical model for researching interest development in university courses: Assessing and connecting Task/Course/Domain interest and the engagement they engender. Seminar presentation at the Learning Strategies in Social and Informal Learning Contexts research group, Bruges, Belgium.
Thompson A., Howarth M., Gibson, A., & Nakao, K. (November, 2017). Building Interest in English: Supporting Relevance. Paper presentation at the 43nd JALT International Conference, Tsukuba, Japan.
Thompson, A., Fryer, L. K., Nakao, K., Gibson, A., & Sherlock, Z. (September, 2017). Investigating student interest in blending learning: Chatbot or human learning partner preferences? Paper presented at the Biennial European Association of Research into Learning and Instruction, Tampere, Finland.
Fryer, L. K., Ainley, M., Thompson, A., & Gibson, A. (September, 2017). Stimulating and sustaining interest in a language course: An experimental comparison of AI and Human task partners. A symposium presentation Stimulating And Sustaining Interest: The Profits And Pitfalls Of Technology In Education at the Biennial European Association of Research into Learning and Instruction, Tampere, Finland.
Thompson A., Howarth M., & Gibson A. (August, 2017). Making an English Language Course Personally Relevant and Meaningful: Investigating an Intervention’s Impact on Student Interest in English. Research presentation at the JACET 56th Convention, Tokyo, Japan.
Thompson A., Gibson A., & Sherlock Z. (November, 2016). Development of a Student Interest Measurement. Paper presentation at the 42nd JALT International Conference, Nagoya, Japan.
Gibson A., Thompson A., & Sherlock Z. (November, 2016). Analysis of Student Conversations With Chatbots. Poster Presentation at the 42nd JALT International Conference, Nagoya, Japan.
Thompson A., Gibson A., & Sherlock Z. (September, 2016). The Validation of an Interest Measurement: Understanding the Learner Experience. Paper presentation at the The 35th Second Language Research Forum Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, USA.
Thompson A. (September, 2016). The Validation of an Interest Measurement: The First Step to Better Understanding the Learning Experience. Paper presentation at the JACET 55th Convention, Sapporo, Japan.
Thompson A., & Gibson A. (July, 2016). The Relationship Between Student Interest and Student Learning. Research presentation at the JACET Kyushu-Okinawa 28th Annual Conference, Fukuoka, Japan.
Thompson A. (December, 2015). Development of a Web-based Platform to Measure Students' Interest in English: Pilot Study. Paper presentation of grant funded research project to Kyushu Sangyo University, Information Technology Center (CNC), Fukuoka, Japan.
Thompson A. (October, 2015). Measuring Student Interest: Creating an Efficient and Reliable Tool. Research grant presentation at the Chulalongkorn University Language Institute (CULI) International Conference 2015, Bangkok, Thailand.
Fryer K. L., Thompson A., & Ainley M. (August, 2015). Interest at the Domain, Course and Task Level: An Applied Model of Interest. Paper presentation at the 8th SELF Biennial International Conference, Kiel, Germany.
Thompson A. (August, 2015). The Development of a Tool to Measure Student Interest in English. Research grant presentation at the Annual International TESOL Conference International Conference, Manila, Philippines.
Howarth M., & Thompson A. (June, 2015). Moving Beyond Meaning-level of Knowledge to a Usage-level of Knowledge. Poster Presentation at the 4th Annual Vocabulary Symposium, Fukuoka, Japan.
Thompson A. (October, 2014). Exploring University Students’ Situational Interest in English. Research presentation at the International Conference of Applied Linguistics and Language Education (ICALLE), Manila, Philippines.
Williams R. A., & Thompson, A. (October, 2014). Exploring English Language Learner Strategy Usage. Research presentation at the International Conference of Applied Linguistics and Language Education (ICALLE), Manila, Philippines.
Thompson A. (June, 2014). Measuring University Student Interest in Vocabulary. Poster Presentation at the 3rd Annual Vocabulary Symposium, Fukuoka, Japan.
Thompson A. (June, 2014). Measuring Students’ Interest in English Class. Research presentation at the TRI-ELE International Conference on English Language Education, Bangkok, Thailand.
Thompson A. (October, 2013). Measuring Students' Situational Interest in English. Research presentation at the 11th Asia TEFL International Conference, Manila, Philippines.
Thompson A. (September, 2013). Measuring Japanese University Students' Situational Interest in English. Research presentation at the JACET 52nd International Convention, Kyoto, Japan.
Thompson A. (July, 2013). Measuring Situational Interest in a Japanese English Language Learning Classroom. Research presentation at the JACET Kyushu-Okinawa 26th Annual Conference, Kitakyushu, Japan.
Thompson A., & Cochrane R. (October, 2012). Language Learning Strategy Use by Low Proficiency Students. Paper presentation at the JALT Fukuoka Conference, Fukuoka, Japan.
Thompson A., & Cochrane R. (October, 2012). Learning Strategies and Low Proficiency Students. Paper presentation at the 38th JALT International Conference, Hamamatsu, Japan.
Thompson A., & Cochrane R. (October, 2012). Use of Language Learning Strategies among Low Proficiency Japanese University Students. Paper presentation at the 20th KOTESOL International Conference, Seoul, South Korea.
Thompson A., & Cochrane R. (July, 2012). Japanese Students and Language Learning Strategy Use. Research presentation at the JACET Kyushu-Okinawa 25th Annual Conference, Nagasaki, Japan.
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PROJECTS
Principal Investigator: Thompson, A., Lazic, D., Tanoue, Y., Toms, A & Gallacher, A. (2022). Virtual library benefits, experiences, interests, and preferences: What did we learn?「仮想図書館の利点、経験、興味、好み: 私たちは何を学びましたか?」Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan. Internal Grant Result: Awarded.
Principal Investigator: Thompson, A., & Pritchard, S. (2021). Online or In-Person: Student Interest, Experiences, Preferences and Academic Outcomes.「オンラインまたは対面: 大学生の興味、経験、好み、英語能力」Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan. Internal Grant Result: Awarded.
Principal Investigator: Thompson, A., & Tsuji, S. (2019). Japanese University Student Extensive Reading vs. Intensive Reading Interest/Experience.「日本人学生の多読と精読に関する調査」Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan. Internal Grant Result: Awarded.
Principal Investigator: Thompson, A., & Fryer, K, L. (2014). To develop a classroom, tablet-based, situational interest measurement tools. Kyushu Sanyo University Computer Network Center research assistance program, Fukuoka, Japan. Internal Grant Result: Awarded.
KANKENHI Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research [科研費基盤]
Principal Investigator [研究代表者: 科研費基盤 B] Thompson, A. (2013). To investigate the use of language learning strategies among Japanese high school and university students. KAKENHI: Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Challenging Exploratory Research Grant.
Principal Investigator [研究代表者: 科研費基盤 B] Thompson, A. (2012). Investigating the use of language learning strategies among Japanese public and private high school students. KAKENHI: Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Start-up Grant Application.
Principal Investigator: Thompson, A., Lazic, D., Tanoue, Y., Toms, A & Gallacher, A. (2022). Virtual library benefits, experiences, interests, and preferences: What did we learn?「仮想図書館の利点、経験、興味、好み: 私たちは何を学びましたか?」Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan. Internal Grant Result: Awarded.
Principal Investigator: Thompson, A., & Pritchard, S. (2021). Online or In-Person: Student Interest, Experiences, Preferences and Academic Outcomes.「オンラインまたは対面: 大学生の興味、経験、好み、英語能力」Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan. Internal Grant Result: Awarded.
Principal Investigator: Thompson, A., & Tsuji, S. (2019). Japanese University Student Extensive Reading vs. Intensive Reading Interest/Experience.「日本人学生の多読と精読に関する調査」Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan. Internal Grant Result: Awarded.
Principal Investigator: Thompson, A., & Fryer, K, L. (2014). To develop a classroom, tablet-based, situational interest measurement tools. Kyushu Sanyo University Computer Network Center research assistance program, Fukuoka, Japan. Internal Grant Result: Awarded.
KANKENHI Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research [科研費基盤]
Principal Investigator [研究代表者: 科研費基盤 B] Thompson, A. (2013). To investigate the use of language learning strategies among Japanese high school and university students. KAKENHI: Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Challenging Exploratory Research Grant.
Principal Investigator [研究代表者: 科研費基盤 B] Thompson, A. (2012). Investigating the use of language learning strategies among Japanese public and private high school students. KAKENHI: Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Start-up Grant Application.
TEXTBOOKS
Thompson, A. (2023). Sustainable English: Student Book. Tokyo, Japan. *Print-on-Demand
BISAC: Foreign Language Study / English as a Second Language
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): LEVEL B1/B2 — Independent User — Intermediate
Thompson, A. (2022). University English: Student Book. Tokyo, Japan. *Print-on-Demand
BISAC: Foreign Language Study / English as a Second Language
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): LEVEL B1/B2 — Independent User — Intermediate
Thompson, A. (2017). Essential English Communication: Student Book 1. Tokyo, Japan. *Out-of-Print
BISAC: Foreign Language Study / English as a Second Language
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): LEVEL A2 — Basic User — Elementary
Thompson, A. (2017). Essential English Communication: Student Book 2. Tokyo, Japan. *Out-of-Print
BISAC: Foreign Language Study / English as a Second Language
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): LEVEL B1 — Independent User — Pre-Intermediate
Thompson, A. (2023). Sustainable English: Student Book. Tokyo, Japan. *Print-on-Demand
BISAC: Foreign Language Study / English as a Second Language
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): LEVEL B1/B2 — Independent User — Intermediate
Thompson, A. (2022). University English: Student Book. Tokyo, Japan. *Print-on-Demand
BISAC: Foreign Language Study / English as a Second Language
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): LEVEL B1/B2 — Independent User — Intermediate
Thompson, A. (2017). Essential English Communication: Student Book 1. Tokyo, Japan. *Out-of-Print
BISAC: Foreign Language Study / English as a Second Language
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): LEVEL A2 — Basic User — Elementary
Thompson, A. (2017). Essential English Communication: Student Book 2. Tokyo, Japan. *Out-of-Print
BISAC: Foreign Language Study / English as a Second Language
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): LEVEL B1 — Independent User — Pre-Intermediate
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