My research explores the convergence of educational technologies and university IT systems, especially for second language studies. The publications below reflect my ongoing work in leveraging technology to enhance teaching, learning, and institutional effectiveness.
Journals:
- Schoonmaker, R. G. (2015). A blended learning approach to reading circles for English language learners. Second Language Studies Papers. Volume 33(1). https://www.hawaii.edu/sls/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/1-Schoonmaker.pdf
Materials:
Schoonmaker, R. G. (2025). Second Language Tech. https://www.secondlanguagetech.com/
Schoonmaker, R. G. (2024). Website for the Institute for International Strategy (IIS) at Tokyo International University. Tokyo International University. https://tiu-iis.org/
Schoonmaker, R. G. (2016). Website for the Global Teaching Institute (GTI) of Tokyo International University. Tokyo International University. https://tiugti.com/
Schoonmaker, R. G. et al. (2016). Handbook Website for the Global Teaching Institute (GTI). Tokyo International University. https://gtihandbook.com/
Schoonmaker, R.G. et al. (2012) HELP Website for the Hawai‘i English Language Program, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. https://manoa.hawaii.edu/eslhelp/
Presentations & Workshops:
Schoonmaker, R.G. – Essential Tech Resources for the 6 Principles of TESOL – Principles, Pedagogy, and Practice – HI TESOL Annual Conference – Hawaii, USA – February 13th, 2021
Schoonmaker, R.G. – Increasing your Presence when Teaching Online – GTI MyShare Presentations – Tokyo International University, Saitama, Japan – October 7th, 2020
Schoonmaker, R.G. – Tech Workshops: Essential Synchronous and Asynchronous Technologies for Teaching ESL – Tokyo International University, Saitama, Japan – October 3rd and November 14th, 2018
Schoonmaker, R. G., and Zheng, D. – Synchronous and asynchronous co-annotation in hybrid reading circles for second language learners. – Finding Common Ground: Ecological, and Cognitive Perspectives on Language Use. – University of Connecticut, USA – June 12-14, 2014
Schoonmaker, R.G. – Technologies for Teaching English for Academic Purposes – Hawai‘i English Language Program – University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa – August 16, 2013
Schoonmaker, R.G. – Working with Assistant Language Teachers – Eiken Foundation (of Japan) English Teachers Training Course (2012 ) – University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa – August 8, 2012
Schoonmaker, R.G. – Technologies and Activities for Enhancing English Classes – Saga Prefecture Conferences for English Teachers – Several Presentations from 2005 to 2009
Minor Publications:
Schoonmaker, R.G. [@tiugti]. (2020, December 7th). The Gift of the Magi: Intermediate Graded Reader. Global Teaching Institute (GTI) of Tokyo International University (TIU).
Available online: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIfeOpxhplY/?igshid=15ky2jchhs0go
Schoonmaker, R.G. [@tiugti]. (2020, August 4th to November 13th). The First Five Stories of Beatrix Potter: Intermediate Graded Readers. Global Teaching Institute (GTI) of Tokyo International University (TIU).
Serial publication available online:
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Schoonmaker, R.G. (2018). Tech Lit (TL): IT Literacy Website. Global Teaching Institute (GTI), Tokyo International University (TIU).
Available online: https://tiu.technology/
Self-Published Here:
- Bischoff, M., & Schoonmaker, R.G. (2014) Curriculum development for distance learning at the Hawai‘i English Language Program. Available Here: Curriculum development for distance learning at the Hawai‘i English Language Program – PDF
- Schoonmaker, R.G. (2014) Attention bias modification for anxiety in second language acquisition. Pilot study. Available Here: Attention bias modification for anxiety in second language acquisition – PDF
- Schoonmaker, R.G. (2014) My understanding of second language reading. Available Here: My understanding of second language reading – PDF
- Schoonmaker, R.G. (2014) Visual word recognition of code-switched words: Possible evidence for selective lexical access. Available Here: Visual word recognition of code-switched words: Possible evidence for selective lexical access – PDF
- Wilding, M., & Schoonmaker, R.G. (2014) Advanced technologies for lifelong learning. Available Here: Advanced technologies for lifelong learning – PDF
Academic Organizations:
Japan Association of Language Teaching (JALT)
Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Japan Association of Language Teaching (JALT)
International Association for Language Learning Technology (IALLT) Asia-Pacific Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning (APACALL)
Hawai‘i Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (HITESOL)
Distributed Language Group (DLG)
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