Vocabulary Assessment and Study via IRT & Online Technology

How many words do our students know? Is it possible to accurately identify the specific vocabulary words that each learner knows and should study next? How can online technology be used to test and teach these words? Based on the doctoral research of the presenter and one of his colleague, this session will discuss both the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of the online testing and teaching of high-frequency vocabulary for EFL students. A variety of online tools will be introduced including ones developed by the presenter.