Technologies for Teaching and Learning L2 Reading

Second language (L2) reading technologies offer an array of options for teaching and learning; they also mark an exciting area of research. This chapter describes the processes of L2 reading and the skills and strategies involved, as well as the theoretical underpinnings of technology‐assisted L2 reading. It introduces technologies that have been applied to the teaching and learning of L2 reading as well as the concepts and pedagogical approaches underlying their developments. The current challenges that language educators face in finding creative ways to leverage students’ intense uses of social media and consumption of a vast and diverse quality of reading materials on the Web for effective teaching and learning of L2 reading will be discussed. Finally, we conclude with thoughts on future directions for applying technologies for L2 learners to engage in ubiquitous, independent, autonomous reading that may help ensure active global participation in the digital age.