Keynote, Plenary and Featured Speeches

• Son, J.-B. (2026). Digital literacy in language teaching. Pre-conference workshop at the 2026 TaiwanCALL & GLoCALL Joint Conference, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan, 7 May 2026.
• Son, J.-B. (2025). Digital literacy and AI literacy for language teachers. Live online seminar for Vietnamese teachers. Webinar organised by VietCALL, Vietnam, 2 October 2025.
• Son, J.-B. (2025). AI literacy for language teachers. Live online workshop for Taiwanese teachers. Cross-cultural project operated by Tunghai University, Taiwan, 7 March 2025.
• Son, J.-B. (2024). Digital literacy for language teachers. Live online presentation at Castledown Webinar, 11 December 2024.
• Son, J.-B. (2022). Let's talk about challenges in technology-enhanced language teaching. Live online presentation at the APACALL Webinar 2022, 6 May 2022.
• Son, J.-B. (2021). Digital language teacher development through ECCR. Live online presentation at the APACALL Webinar 2021, 9 April 2021.
• Son, J.-B. (2019). Technology in language learning and teaching. Special lectures for Central Java teachers from Indonesia, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia, 3 September 2019.
• Son, J.-B. (2019). Technology in language learning and teaching. Special lectures for postgraduate students of Ritsumeikan University from Japan, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia, 15 August 2019.
• Son, J.-B. (2019). Online activities for language learning. Invited workshop at the National University of Singapore, Singapore, 24 January 2019.
• Son, J.-B. (2019). Teachers' roles in the CALL classroom revisited. Invited seminar at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, 22 January 2019.
• Son, J.-B. (2018). Intercultural language learning and teaching. Invited public lecture funded by the Australia-Korea Foundation Grant Program. Gyeongsangnam-do Office of Education, Changwon, Korea, 4 October 2018.
• Son, J.-B. (2018). Online activities and tools for language learning and teaching. Special lectures for Central Java teachers from Indonesia, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia, 4 September 2018.
• Son, J.-B. (2018). Computer-assisted language learning. Special lecture for postgraduate students of Ritsumeikan University from Japan, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia, 7 August 2018.
• Son, J.-B. (2017). Language teacher education and technology. Invited seminar at Pusan National University, Busan, Korea. 18 October 2017.
• Son, J.-B. (2017). Online tools and activities for Korean language teaching. Australian Association of Teachers of Korean (AUATK) 2017 Teacher Training Workshop, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia, 30 September 2017.
• Son, J.-B. (2017). Enhancing language teaching with digital technology: Activity design. Educational Engagement Professional Development Workshop, USQ Springfield Campus, Ipswich, Australia, 24 May 2017.
• Son, J.-B. (2016). Digital literacies in language teaching: Activity design. Workshop at the First Conference on Korean Language Education in Australia, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia, 5 November 2016.
• Stockwell, G., & Son, J.-B. (2015). Publishing in CALL Journals. Workshop at the Globalization and Localization in CALL (GLoCALL) 2015 Conference, Pai Chai University, Daejeon, Korea, 13 November 2015.
• Son, J.-B. (2015). Activity design in CALL. Workshop at the Globalization and Localization in CALL (GLoCALL) 2015 Conference, Pai Chai University, Daejeon, Korea, 12 November 2015.
• Son, J.-B. (2015). Learning English idioms with a web-based educational game: An international collaborative study. Seminar at the SoLASE Research Seminar Series 2015, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia, 15 October 2015.
• Son, J.-B. (2015). Mobile-assisted language learning. Special workshops for postgraduate students of Master programs of translation and interpreting at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 11 September 2015.
• Son, J.-B. (2015). Computer-mediated communication and web-based language learning. Special workshops for postgraduate students of Master programs of translation and interpreting at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 28 August 2015.
• Son, J.-B. (2015). Digital technology and language learning. Special workshops for postgraduate students of Master programs of translation and interpreting at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 21 August 2015.
• Son, J.-B. (2015). Mobile-assisted language learning. Special lecture for postgraduate students of Ritsumeikan University from Japan, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia, 11 August 2015.
• Son, J.-B. (2015). Computer-assisted language learning: An introduction. Special lecture for postgraduate students of Ritsumeikan University from Japan, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia, 4 August 2015.
• Son, J.-B. (2015). Mobile-assisted language learning. Special online lecture for graduate students of the L544 Computer-Assisted Language Learning course offered in the Department of Literacy, Culture, and Language Education, School of Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA, 2 July 2015.
• Son, J.-B. (2015). Computer-assisted language learning. Intensive workshops for USQ Master of Education (TESOL) students at Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 9–14 March 2015.
• Son, J.-B. (2015). Computer-assisted language learning: An introduction. Special lecture for Chinese teachers in the English Language Culture and Training Program, Open Access College, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia, 10 February 2015.
• Son, J.-B. (2014). Online tools and resources for learning and teaching in digital environments. Invited talk at Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea, 2 December 2014.
• Son, J.-B. (2014). New trends and tools in computer-assisted language learning. Invited seminar at SEAMEO RETRAC, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 26 February 2014.
• Son, J.-B. (2014). Learning English smartly. Guest lecture for USQ Alumni in Vietnam, Victory Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 22 February 2014.
• Son, J.-B. (2013). Studying English smartly. Invited talk at Mokpo National University, Mokpo, Korea, 13 September 2013.
• Son, J.-B. (2013). Learning Korean as a foreign language in computer-assisted language learning environments. Invited talk at the University of Foreign Language Studies, The University of Danang, Da Nang, Vietnam, 29 January 2013.
• Son, J.-B. (2013). Online tools for language teaching. Invited talk at the University of Foreign Language Studies, The University of Danang, Da Nang, Vietnam, 28 January 2013.
• Son, J.-B. (2011). Introduction to CALL. Workshop for local teachers at the Globalization and Localization in CALL (GLoCALL) 2011 Conference, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines, 27 October 2011.
• Son, J.-B. (2011). Computer-assisted language learning: An introduction. Special lecture for Chinese teachers in the English Language Culture and Training Program, Open Access College, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia, 23 August 2011.
• Son, J.-B. (2011). Using online tools in the laptop classroom. Invited talk in the Languages program, Kenmore State High School, Brisbane, Australia, 28 July 2011.
• Son, J.-B. (2011). Online professional development for language teachers. Invited talk in the Department of English and Applied Linguistics, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines, 25 January 2011.
• Son, J.-B. (2010). Introduction to CALL. Workshop for local teachers at the Globalization and Localization in CALL (GLoCALL) 2010 Conference, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, 1 December 2010.
• Son, J.-B. (2010). Internet-based language learning: Trends, issues and tools. Invited talk in the Graduate Institute of Network Learning Technology at National Central University, Jhongli, Taiwan, 28 October 2010.
• Son, J.-B. (2010). Language teacher development in online environments. Invited talk at the Applied Linguistics Seminar, School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, 20 August 2010.
• Son, J.-B. (2010). Online tools and resources for Korean language teaching. Invited talk at the KAREC-KOLTA Joint Workshop for Teachers of Korean, Korea-Australasia Research Centre, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 16 July 2010.
• Son, J.-B. (2010). Trends and issues in distance education. Invited online talk for Masters students in the Centre for Distance Education at Athabasca University, Canada, 10 March 2010.
• Son, J.-B. (2009). Introduction to CALL. Workshop for local teachers at the Globalization and Localization in CALL (GLoCALL) 2009 Conference, The Imperial Mae Ping Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 8 December 2009.
• Son, J.-B. (2009). Getting published in international journals. Invited seminar at the English Department, Faculty of Humanities, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2 December 2009.
• Son, J.-B. (2009). Writing academic papers for publication. Invited workshop in the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, 25 November 2009.
• Son, J.-B. (2009). Online tools for language teaching. Invited seminar at the School of Language Studies and Linguistics, Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, 19 November 2009.
• Son, J.-B. (2009). Writing academic English. Invited workshop in the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, 18 November 2009.
• Son, J.-B. (2009). Planning, conducting and reporting research. Invited workshop in the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, 18 November 2009.
• Son, J.-B. (2009). Understanding and using computer-assisted language learning. Invited seminar at the School of Language Studies and Linguistics, Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, 11 November 2009.
• Son, J.-B. (2009). Online supervision: Working together online. Invited talk at a research project team meeting in the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, 9 November 2009.
• Son, J.-B. (2009). Do you speak English? Invited seminar at Andong National University, Andong, Korea, 14 October 2009.
• Son, J.-B. (2009). Computer-assisted language learning: An overview. Seminar at Dongshin University, Naju, Korea, 13 October 2009.
• Son, J.-B. (2009). Write, present and publish. Seminar at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, Korea, 12 October 2009.
• Son, J.-B. (2009). Writing academic English and CALL. Seminar at Pusan National University, Busan, Korea, 9 October 2009.
• Son, J.-B. (2009). Australian English and culture. Seminar at Chinju National University of Education, Jinju, Korea, 8 October 2009.
• Son, J.-B. (2009). Teacher education in online environments. Invited seminar at Gyeonsang National University, Jinju, Korea, 8 October 2009.
• Son, J.-B. (2009). Studying TESOL. Seminar at Cheonan Ssangyong High School, Cheonan, Korea, 7 October 2009.
• Son, J.-B. (2009). Getting published in international journals. Seminar at Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea, 7 October 2009.
• Son, J.-B. (2009). Web-based language learning. Seminar at Kongju National University, Gongju, Korea, 6 October 2009.
• Son, J.-B. (2009). Understanding and using computer-assisted language learning. Seminar at the University of Southern Denmark, Sønderborg, Denmark, 21 September 2009.
• Son, J.-B. (2008). Introduction to CALL. Workshops for local teachers at the Globalization and Localization in CALL (GLoCALL) 2008 Conference, Hotel Ciputra Jakarta & Grand Quality Hotel Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 7 & 10 November 2008.
• Son, J.-B. (2008). LOTE teachers in CALL environments. Invited talk at the Darling Downs-South West Queensland Regional LOTE Teachers' Forum. University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia, 15 July 2008.
• Son, J.-B. (2007). Conceptualizing and contextualizing teaching and pedagogy. Invited workshop for teachers of the Brisbane Korean Language School. International Ubiquitous Education Consortium Pty Ltd., Brisbane, Australia, 24 November 2007.
• Son, J.-B. (2007). Using Web-based activities to facilitate second language learning. Presented at the Faculty of Education Research Seminar, University of Southern Queensland, Australia, 9 August 2007.
• Son, J.-B. (2006). Working as a language teacher in e-learning environments. Invited workshop at the Korean Language Pedagogy Workshop of UNSW Korea Week 2006, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 25 November 2006.
• Son, J.-B. (2006). Australian English. Presented for undergraduate students in the Department of English Education, Chinju National University of Education, Jinju, Korea, 26 October 2006.
• Son, J.-B. (2005). Writing academic English. Presented for graduate students in the Division of Foreign Language Education (English Education Major), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea, 1 October 2005.
• Son, J.-B. (2005). Computer-assisted language learning. Presented for undergraduate students in the Division of Foreign Language Education (English Education Major), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea, 30 September 2005.
• Son, J.-B. (2005). Australian English. Presented for undergraduate students in the Division of Foreign Language Education (English Education Major), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea, 30 September 2005.
• Son, J.-B. (2005). Language teacher development in e-learning environments. Invited and presented at the Professional Development Seminar of the Faculty of Education and Language Studies, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK, 30 August 2005.
• Son, J.-B., & Galligan, G. (2004). ELICOS students' experiences in Web-based language learning. Presented in the Brown Bag Seminar Series of the Office of Preparatory and Academic Support, The University of Southern Queensland, Australia, 7 December 2004.
• Son, J.-B. (2003). Using computers in Korean language teaching. Invited workshop for teachers of the Brisbane Korean Language School (BKLS), Choral English College Institute, Brisbane, Australia, 29 November 2003.
• Son, J.-B. (2003). Teacher development in computer-mediated communication environments. Presented in the Brown Bag Seminar Series of the Office of Preparatory and Academic Support, The University of Southern Queensland, Australia, 26 August 2003.
• Son, J.-B. (2001). Synchronous on-line meetings with distance students. Presented in the Brown Bag Seminar Series of the Office of Preparatory and Academic Support, The University of Southern Queensland, Australia, 30 October 2001.
• Son, J.-B. (2001). Writing academic English: Techniques and resources. Invited workshop for members of the Toowoomba/USQ Korean Society, The University of Southern Queensland, Australia, 19 July 2001.
• Son, J.-B. (2001). Using CALL applications and tools: Some guidelines for ESL teachers. Invited and presented at the Professional Development Seminar of the Australian English College, Toowoomba, Australia, 25 May 2001.
• Son, J.-B. (2001). Monitoring on-line interaction between students in a CALL course. Presented in the Brown Bag Seminar Series of the Office of Preparatory and Academic Support, The University of Southern Queensland, Australia, 6 March 2001.
• Son, J.-B. (2000). Web site design and evaluation. Presented in the Brown Bag Seminar Series of the Office of Preparatory and Academic Support, The University of Southern Queensland, Australia, 21 November 2000.
• Son, J.-B. (2000). Computer-assisted foreign language reading. Presented in the Brown Bag Seminar Series of the Office of Preparatory and Academic Support, The University of Southern Queensland, Australia, 16 May 2000.
• Son, J.-B. (1999). The effects of a hypertext approach to foreign language reading. Presented at the CALL seminar of the Centre for Applied Linguistics and Languages, Griffith University, Australia, 25 August 1999.
• Son, J.-B. (1997). Toward a context for CALL research in foreign language reading. Presented at the PhD research seminar of Griffith University, Australia, 6 June 1997.
• Son, J.-B. (1994). A checklist for evaluating CALL software. Presented at the Korean Teaching Workshop of TKFL (Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language) Project, The University of Sydney, Australia, September 1994.

• Son, J.-B. (1998). Reading Explorer Ra. Hypermedia Korean language learning program (Macintosh).
• Son, J.-B. (1998). Reading Explorer Da. Multimedia Korean language learning program (Macintosh).
• Son, J.-B. (1997). Reading Explorer Na. Hypermedia Korean language learning program (Macintosh).
• Son, J.-B. (1997). Reading Explorer Ga. Multimedia Korean language learning program (Macintosh).
• Son, J.-B. (1997-8). DownUnder Series. Multimedia English language learning program (Windows).
• Son, J.-B. (1997). Reading & Dragging. Multimedia Korean language learning program (Macintosh).
• Son, J.-B. (1996). Test Yourself (Pilot Version). Multimedia Korean language testing program (Macintosh).
• Son, J.-B. (1996). Vocabulary Review 1.0 (Test Mode). Multimedia English language testing program (Macintosh).
• Son, J.-B. (1996). Reading Explorer 1.1 for Classroom Use. Multimedia Korean language learning program (Macintosh).
• Son, J.-B. (1995). Reading Explorer 1.0. Multimedia Korean language learning program (Windows).