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Presentations

I am keen to participate in conferences in the areas of academic and scientific writing, corpus and computational linguistics, applied linguistics, and educational technology. Given the obvious limitations of time, funding and resources, I focus on conferences that are directly related to my current research projects. My forthcoming and completed conference and invited presentations are listed below in reverse chronological order.

Forthcoming

  • A. N. Other and Blake, J. (2025, June 22-27). Developing a computerized dynamic assessment of requesting-in-interaction for Japanese L2 English learners. Paper submitted to be presented at the 19th International Pragmatics Conference. University of Queensland, Brisban, Australia.
  • Blake, J. (2025, April 22-23). Title to be confirmed. Keynote to be presented at the Nisa Putra University (NPU) Global Conference co-hosted with the ETLTC conference series at The University of Aizu, Japan.
  • Blake, J. (2025, January 21-26). Feature Visualizer: Leveraging intelligent CALL for genre awareness in scientific writing. Keynote to be presented at the 7th International Conference on ICT Integration in Technical Education. The University of Aizu, Japan.

  • Some others and Blake, J. (2024, December 5-6). Virtualization for Kintsugi Art: Damaged Porcelain Figurine Recreation Supported by 3D Modeling Computer Technology. Paper submitted to ArteFacto 2024, the 4th International Conference on Digital Creation in Arts, Media and Technology.
  • Blake, J. (2024, November 15-16). Feature Visualizer: An online interactive tool to raise genre awareness. Paper accepted to be presented online at TELIC 2024: Technology-Enhanced Language Learning International Conference 2024. University of Texas Permian Basin, Odessa, TX, USA.
  • Kusakari, A., Bogach, N., Pyshkin, E. and Blake, J. (2024, November 15). StudyIntonation アプリの開発とその課題 [The development of StudyIntonation web app and its challenges]. Paper accepted to be presented at 日本語音声コミュニケーション学会2024年秋季大会 [Japanese Speech Communication Association 2024 Fall Conference]. Himeji, Japan.
  • Blake, J., Zhao, P. and Pyshkin, E. (2024, November 11-15). TrendScribe: Design and Development of a Pedagogic Trend Description Generator for Learners of English. Paper accepted to be presented at the 17th Multi-disciplinary International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (MIWAI) Pattaya, Thailand.

Completed

  1. Blake, J. (2024, October 17). Introduction to forensic authorship analysis. Invited talk presented at Yuan Ze University, Taiwan.
  2. Pyshkin, E., Sato, R., Nassani, A. and Blake, J. (2024, October 16-19). Fusing Cultures: Restoring English Porcelain Figurines with 3D Modeling and Kintsugi Art. Paper presented at 5th Kyoto Conference on Arts, Media and Culture. Kyoto, Japan.
  3. Blake, J. (2024, September 24-26). Forensic authorship analysis tool: Functionality and usability. Invited talk presented at Aston University, United Kingdom.
  4. Blake, J. (2024, September 7). Forensic authorship analysis tool: Design, development and demonstration. Invited talk presented at the Webinar Series on Contemporary Research in Engineering Innovations. Alliance University, India.
  5. Tamura, K. and Blake, J. (2024, July 12-14). Finer-grained part-of-speech classification of adjectives. Poster presented at The Japanese Society for Language Sciences 25th Annual International Conference. Shizuoka, Japan.
  6. Pyshkin, E. and Blake, J. (2024, July 11-15). The arts for computing: Broadening horizons with metaphors from melodies, masterpieces, and manuscripts. Paper presented at The 12th European Conference on Education. SOAS and University College London (UCL), London, U.K.
  7. Nicholas, A., Blake, J. and Mozgovoy, M. (2024, July 5-7). Japanese EFL learners’ L2 email writing and pragmatic failure: Developing tasks and analytical frameworks. Paper presented at Task-Based Language Teaching in Asia 2024 Conference. Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan.
  8. Blake, J., Mozgovoy, M., and Nicholas, A. (2024, June 26-28). Computerized Dynamic Assessment for pragmatic competence in second language learners’ English email requests. Paper presented at the 14th International Conference on Methodologies and Intelligent Systems for Technology Enhanced Learning. University of Salamanca, Spain.
  9. Pyshkin, E. and Blake, J. (2024, June 14-15). Dispelling the seven myths of Tchaikovsky’s Children’s Album through computational and language modeling. Paper presented at the International Conference of the Society for Education, Music and Psychology Research Music-Education-Technology (Sempre MET), 2024. The University of Hull, United Kingdom.
  10. Blake, J. (2024, June 13-15). Learning in the age of LLMs: Boosting not bypassing the learning process. Paper accepted presented at the Hong Kong Association for Educational Communications and Technology (HKAECT) International Conference, 2024. The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
  11. Carr, N., Blake, J. and Villegas, J. (2024, May 17-19). Dynamic online assessor: Scientific genre-specific automated feedback. Paper presented at JALTCALL 2024: The Impact of AI in Language Education. Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan.
  12. Blake, J. (2024, May 13-20). Research wrting: A martial artist's guide. Invited talk presented at the 2nd International Conference on Topics and Trends in Intelligent Information Management (AIIM 2024). The University of Aizu, Japan.
  13. Blake, J. (2024, May 13-20). Forensic linguistics: An introduction to authorshhip analysis. Invited talk presented at the 2nd International Conference on Topics and Trends in Intelligent Information Management (AIIM 2024). The University of Aizu, Japan.
  14. Nicholas, A., Blake, J. and Mozgovoy, M. (2024, March 11-13). Comparing graduated versus explicit-only feedback in a computerized dynamic assessment of L2 English email writing. Paper presented at the 58th RELC International Conference. Singapore.
  15. Pyshkin, E., Blake, J. and Bogach, N. (2024, March 8-10). Moving beyond the plateau with computer-assisted pronunciation mediation. Paper presented at the 5th European Advanced Educational Technology Conference (EAET 2024). University of Cambridge, Cambridge, U.K.
  16. Pyshkin, E., Blake, J., Khaustova, V., Khaustov, V., Lezhenin, I., Svechnikov, R., and Bogach, N. (2024, March 4-6). Multimodal contextualizing and targeting exercises in iCAPT system. Paper presented at the 18th annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED) Conference, 2024. Valencia, Spain.

  17. Blake, J. (2023, November 30). Crime scene investigation: Logic and the law. Invited talk presented at Yuan Ze University, Taiwan.
  18. Khaustova, V., Pyshkin, E., Khaustov, V., Blake, J. and Bogach, N. (2023, November 29 - December 2). CAPTuring Accents: An Approach to Personalize Pronunciation Training for Learners with Different L1 Backgrounds. Paper presented at the 25th International Conference on Speech and Computer (SPECOM). Dharwad, India.
  19. Pyshkin, E., Kusakari, A., Blake, J. and Bogach,N. (2023, October 10-13). Exploring music and choreographic metaphors to enhance Computer-Assisted Pronunciation Training in mora-timed Japanese. Paper presented at the 4th Kyoto Conference on Arts, Media and Culture. Kyoto, Japan.
  20. Carr, N. and Blake, J. (2023, August 10-12). Digital artefacts: A case study of AI-generated multimodal metalinguistic explanations. Paper presented at GloCALL, Inner Mongolia Normal University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China.
  21. Nicholas, A., Blake, J., Mozgovoy, M. and Perkins, J. (2023, July 9-14). Japanese English L2 learners' email writing and pragmatic competence: A corpus approach to identifying learner challenges. Paper presented at the 18th International Pragmatics Conference. Belgium.
  22. Carr, N. and Blake, J. (2023, July 9-14).Pronunciation Scaffolder 3.0: A User Experience and Usability Study. Paper presented at the 16th International Conference on E-Service and Knowledge Management, under the auspices of the 14th IIAI International Congress on Advanced Applied Informatics. Koriyama, Japan. Winner of the honourable mention award
  23. Pyshkin, E., Kusakari, A., Blake, J., Pham, N.B., and Bogach, N. (2023, July 9-14). Multimodal Modeling of the Mora-timed Rhythm of Japanese and its Application to Computer-assisted Pronunciation Training. Paper presented at the 14th International Conference on Learning Technologies and Learning Environments, under the auspices of the 14th IIAI International Congress on Advanced Applied Informatics. Koriyama, Japan.
  24. Blake, J. (2023, June 15-17). Noticing Language Patterns with Intelligent CALL. Keynote speech presented at the Hong Kong Association for Educational Communications and Technology (HKAECT) International Conference, 2023. The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
  25. Carr, N. and Blake, J. (2023, June 2-4). Pronunciation Scaffolder (ver. 3.0): Development and evaluation. Paper presented at JALTCALL 2023. Kumamoto, Japan.
  26. Blake, J. (2023, May 24-26). Safeguarding students: Cultivating cross-cultural competence. Short plenary presented at The Summer International Conference on Careers in Applied Sciences. The University of Aizu, Japan.
  27. Blake, J. (2023, May 18-21). Lessons learned from a case study on the correlation between self-assessed capability and actual competency. Paper presented at the International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology. Cappadocia, Turkey.
  28. Blake, J. (2023, May 17-21). Corpus-based investigation of ambiguity resolution in scientific and academic writing. Paper presented at the 44th annual conference of the International Computer Archive of Modern and Medieval English (ICAME44). North-West University in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa.
  29. Blake, J. (2023, May 12-14). Learning by teaching: Facilitating peer-to-peer tuition in Content and Language Integrated Learning. Paper presented at JALT PanSIG 2023, Kyoto Sangyo University, Kyoto, Japan.
  30. Nicholas, A., Blake, J. and Mozgovoy, M. (2023, March 13-15). Computerised diagnostic language assessment: Evaluating Japanese EFL learners' L2 English email writing. Paper presented at the 57th RELC International Conference. Singapore.
  31. Blake, J. (2023, March 6-8). Surprise and delight: Application of a service quality model to language teaching. Paper presented at the 17th annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED) Conference, 2023. Valencia, Spain.
  32. Blake, J., Tamura, K., Takeue, F., and Pyshkin, E. (2023, January 24-27). Trend description generation: Problem breakdown to principles to pseudocode to Python. Paper presented at the 5th International Conference on ICT Integration in Technical Education (ETLTC2023). Aizuwakamatsu, Japan.
  33. Blake, J. (2023, January 24-27). Systematic incremental innovation applied to an online course. Paper presented at the 5th International Conference on ICT Integration in Technical Education (ETLTC2023). Aizuwakamatsu, Japan.

  34. Blake, J., Pyshkin, E. and Pavlic, S. (2022, December 16-17). Automatic detection and visualization of information structure in English. Paper presented at 6th International Conference on Natural Language Processing and Information Retrieval. Bangkok, Thailand.
  35. Mozgovoy, M., Pyshkin, E., Blake, J., Purgina, M. and Leung, A. (2022, December 12-14). Teacher-oriented source code similarity detection and visualization for programming assignments. Paper presented at 13th International Conference on Learning Technologies and Learning Environments at IIAI AAI 2022-Winter Congress. Phuket, Thailand. Winner of competitive paper award
  36. Pyshkin, E. and Blake, J. (2022, December 9-10). Increasing inclusivity: Catering to the needs of socially inactive learners. Paper presented at the International Conference on Diversity and Inclusivity in English Language Education. Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand.
  37. Blake, J. (2022, December 9-10). Using a mastery learning approach to increase inclusivity in content and language integrated learning. Paper presented at the International Conference on Diversity and Inclusivity in English Language Education. Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand.
  38. Blake, J. (2022, November 25-27). Learner-created digital artefacts: Rapid production and incremental improvement. Paper presented at the 2022 AsiaCALL International Conference. Ha Noi University of Industry, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.
  39. Pyshkin, E. and Blake, J. (2022, September 20-22). Bringing linguistics to a programming class: A problem of automatic text generation for describing data series. Paper presented at the 21st International Conference on Intelligent Software Methodologies, Tools, and Techniques (SOMET 2022). Kitakyushu, Japan.
  40. Lesnichaia, M., Mikhailava, V., Bogach, N., Lezhenin, I., Blake, J. and Pyshkin, E. (2022, September 18-22). Classification of accented English using CNN model trained on amplitude mel-spectrograms. Paper presented at Interspeech 2022: Human and Humanizing Speech Technnology. Incheon, Korea.
  41. Nicholas, A., Blake, J. and Mozgovoy, M. (2022, August 16-19). A pragmatics-focused computerised diagnostic language assessment: Developing automated feedback sensitive to learners’ ZPDs. Paper presented at EUROCALL 2022. University of Iceland, Iceland.
  42. Blake, J. (2022, August 2). Forensic authorship analysis. Invited paper presented at the CLR Annual Work-in-progress Seminar on Applied Linguistics Teaching and Research 2022. University of Aizu, Japan.
  43. Blake, J., Pyshkin, E. and Bogach, N. (2022, July 13-15). Automatic generation of trend descriptions for language learning purposes: A pilot study. Paper presented at 2022 International Conference on Open and Innovative Education. Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong.
  44. Nicholas, A., Blake, J. and Mozgovoy, M. (2022, June 17-19). Japanese EFL learners and pragmatics: Developing an online diagnostic language assessment of English L2 email writing. Paper presented at JALTCALL Online Conference 2022. Japan.
  45. Blake, J. (2022, June 16-18). Intelligent CALL: Individualizing learning using natural language generation. Paper presented at HKAECT International Conference, 2022. The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  46. Nicholas, A., Blake, J. and Mozgovoy, M. (2022, June 10). Pragmatics and L2 English email writing: Developing a computerized diagnostic language assessment for Japanese EFL learners. Paper presented at The International Association for Teaching Pragmatics (ITAP) Seminar, 2022. University of Barcelona, Spain.
  47. Mikhailava, V., Blake, J., Pyshkin, E., Bogach, N., Chernonog, S., Zhuikov, A., Lesnichaya, M., Lezhenin, I., and Svechnikov, R. (2022, May 23-26). Dynamic Assessment during Suprasegmental Training with Mobile CAPT. Poster presented at Speech Prosody, 2022. Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal.
  48. Blake, J. (2022, April 22-23). Personalizing practice with natural language generation. Paper presented at ELT Research in Action (ELTRIA) Conference, 2022. University of Barcelona, Spain.
  49. Mikhailava, V., Pyshkin, E., Blake, J., Chernonog, S., Lezhenin, I., and Bogach, N. (2022, March 7-9). Tailoring computer-assisted pronunciation teaching: Mixing and matching the mode and manner of feedback to learners. Paper presented at the 16th annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED) Conference, 2022. Valencia, Spain.
  50. Blake, J. (2022, January 25-28). Seeking synergy: Integration and innovation. Short plenary presented at the ETLTC 4th International Conference on ICT Integration in Technical Education. University of Aizu, Aizuwakamatsu, Japan.
  51. Blake, J. (2022, January 21-22). Patterns and language: Using colorization to raise genre awareness. Paper presented at the 41st Thailand TESOL International Virtual Conference 2022. Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.

  52. Blake, J. (2021, December 17-18). Multimodal content creation for pedagogic purposes: Lessons learned. Paper presented at GLoCALL 2021. HELP University. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  53. Blake, J. (2021, December 4-5). Learning by teaching: Facilitating peer-to-peer tuition in Content and Language Integrated Learning. Paper presented at English Scholars Beyond Borders-Dhofar University International Conference 2021. Dhofar University, Oman.
  54. Blake, J. and Lingle, W. (2021, December 2-3). Automated assignment of agency mystification index for verbs in passive voice. Paper presented at The 4th Białystok-Kiev Conference on Theoretical and Applied Linguistics. University of Białystok, Białystok, Poland.
  55. Blake, J. (2021, November 18-19). Automatic annotation of information structure. Paper presented at Contrast and Annotation IS 2021: International Workshop on the Expression of Contrast and the Annotation of Information Structure in Corpora. Leuven, Belgium.
  56. Blake, J. (2021, October 14-15). Grammatical and lexical resolution of ambiguity in scientific and academic writing. Paper presented at Linguistics Beyond And Within 2021. John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland.
  57. Nicholas, A., Blake, J. and Mozgovoy, M. (2021, August 26-27). Development of a computerised diagnostic language assessment for English emails. Paper presented at EuroCALL 2021. Cnam and Sorbonne Université, Paris, France.
  58. Nicholas, A., Blake, J. and Mozgovoy, M. (2021, August 25-29). Identifying and addressing pragmatic failure in a learner corpus of request-based emails. Paper presented at JACET 60th Commemorative International Convention, Online, Japan.
  59. Blake, J. (2021, August 18-21). Visualizing rhetorical moves in a corpus of scientific research abstracts. Paper presented at ICAME42. TU Dortmund University, Dortmund, Germany.
  60. Blake, J. (2021, July 13-16). Syntactic and functional analysis of research article titles in information science. Paper presented at the Corpus Linguistics International Conference 2021. University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
  61. Hinchey, D., Blake, J. and Preining, N. (2021, July 7-9). Fair-Read: An extensive reading platform. Paper presented at the International Conference on Technology-enhanced Language Learning and Teaching and Corpus-based Language Learning and Teaching (TeLLT and CoLLT 2021). The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
  62. Nicholas, A., Blake, J. and Mozgovoy, M. (2021, July 7-9). Development of a computerized diagnostic language assessment platform for second language email writing. Paper presented at the International Conference on Technology-enhanced Language Learning and Teaching and Corpus-based Language Learning and Teaching (TeLLT and CoLLT 2021). The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
  63. Blake, J. (2021, July 1-3). Transition from textbook to digital delivery. Paper presented at 2021 Joint International Conference (KATE, PKETA, GETA, KAMALL, KEES, MEESO, KASEE and ETAK). Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea.
  64. Blake, J. (2021, June 24-26). Improving an online course: Systematic incremental innovation. Paper presented at the HKAECT International Conference 2001. Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
  65. Blake, J. (2021, June 6-9). Learning by teaching: Facilitating peer-to-peer tuition in Content and language Integrated learning. Paper presented at Realities, experiences, challenges, and remedies on teaching and learning English, translation, and literature in the post-pandemic world, the Democratic Arab Center, Berlin, Germany.
  66. Blake, J. (2021, June 4-6). Question generator: Preliminary evaluation. Paper presented at JALTCALL 2021. Hirosaki Gakuin University, Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan.
  67. Blake, J. (2021, June 3-5). Detecting focus, flow and end weight in research articles. Paper presented at the LSPPC6: 6th International Conference of Asia-Pacific LSP and Professional Communication Association. City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
  68. Blake, J. (2021, April 28-30). Repository of lexical lists for researchers and teachers of English. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Corpus Linguistics (CILC2021), College of Arts of the University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain.
  69. Blake, J. (2021, April 23-25). Developing autonomous writers online. Paper presented at the 1st AEJ UKI SLA Research Virtual Conference, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  70. Nicholas, A. and Blake, J. (2021, March 15-17). Japanese EFL Learners and Email Writing: Developing a Pragmatics-Focused Corpus. Paper presented at the 55th RELC International Conference - Sustainable Language Education: Standards, Strategies and Systems. Singapore.
  71. Blake, J. (2021, January 29-31). Asynchronous peer teaching using student-created multimodal materials. Paper presented at the 2021 8th International Conference on Education and Pyschological Sciences, Nishinipon Institute of Technology, Fukuoka, Japan.
  72. Tran Vu, D. and Blake, J. (2021, January 27-30). Design and development of a question generator for learners of English. Paper presented at the 3rd ACM Chapter International Conference on Educational Technology, Language and Technical Communication. University of Aizu, Aizu-wakamatsu, Japan. Winner of best paper award
  73. Blake, J. (2021, January 27-30). Learner-created digital artefacts: Rapid production and incremental improvement. Invited paper presented at the 3rd ACM Chapter International Conference on Educational Technology, Language and Technical Communication. University of Aizu, Aizu-wakamatsu, Japan.
  74. Blake, J. (2021, January 22-23). Transition from textbook to digital delivery. Paper presented at the 2021 AsiaCALL conference. Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.

  75. Blake, J. (2020, December 2). Explaining markedness with flow, focus and weight. Center for Language Research Seminar. University of Aizu, Aizu-wakamatsu, Japan.
  76. Blake, J. (2020, November 26-27). Development of English Verb Analyzer: Identifying tense, voice, aspect, sense and grammatical meaning in context for pedagogic purposes. Paper presented at the Eighth Swedish Language Technology Conference (SLTC). University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
  77. Blake, J. (2020, November 23-27). Applied logic: A mastery learning approach delivered fully online. Paper presented at the International Conference on Computers in Education 2020, Taiwan.
  78. Blake, J. (2020, November 23-27). Automatic identification of tense and grammatical meaning in context. Poster presented at the International Conference on Computers in Education 2020, Taiwan.
  79. Blake, J. (2020, August 20-21). Online tense and aspect identifier for English. Paper presented at EuroCALL 2020 Online Conference. University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
  80. Blake, J. (2020, January 27-31). Responding to scientific writing: The five filters approach. Invited paper presented at the 2nd ACM Chapter International Conference on Educational Technology, Language and Technical Communication. University of Aizu, Aizu-wakamatsu, Japan.
  81. Nicholas, A. and Blake, J. (2020, January 27-31). A Failure Mode and Effects Analysis of Pragmatic Errors in Learner E-mails. Paper presented at the 2nd ACM Chapter International Conference on Educational Technology, Language and Technical Communication. University of Aizu, Aizu-wakamatsu, Japan.

  82. Blake, J. (2019, December 2-6). Argument Analyzer: Visualizing and explaining logical arguments in context. Paper presented at the Workshop on teaching logical thinking and programming language at different levels of instruction. The 27th International Conference on Computers in Education. Kenting, Taiwan.
  83. Nicholas, A. and Blake, J. (2019, December 2-6). Diagnostic Language Assessment: Lessons Learned from Rapid Prototyping. Paper presented at the 27th International Conference on Computers in Education. Kenting, Taiwan.
  84. Blake, J., Bogach, N., Zhuikov, A., Lezhenin, I., Maltcev, M. and Pyshkin, E. (2019, October 21-23). CAPT Tool Audio-Visual Feedback Assessment Across a Variety of Learning Styles. Paper presented at the 2nd Workshop on Information Management in Human-Centric Systems at the 18th IEEE International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Communications, Shenyang, China.
  85. Nicholas, A. and Blake, J. (2019, September 29). Annotating Pragmatic Errors in a Japanese Learner Corpus of English Emails. Poster presented at the 4th Learner Corpus Studies in Asia and the World (LCSAW4). Kobe, Japan.
  86. Pyshkin, E., Blake, J., Lamtev, A., Lezhenin, I., Zhuikov, A. and Bogach, N. (2019, September 18-21). Prosody Training Mobile Application: Early Design Assessment and Lessons Learned. Paper presented at 2019 IEEE 10th International Conference on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems: Technology and Applications (IDAACS). Metz, France.
  87. Blake, J. (2019, August 29-31). Generic integrity: Visualizing lexicogrammatical features in scientific articles. Poster presented at the British Association of Applied Linguistics Conference 2019 (BAAL 2019). Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, England.
  88. Blake, J. (2019, August 29-31). The five-filters approach: Genre-specific automated feedback on errors in scientific writing. Paper presented at the British Association of Applied Linguistics Conference 2019 (BAAL 2019). Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, England.
  89. Blake, J. (2019, August 28-31). Annotated scientific text visualizer: Design, development and deployment. Poster presented at EUROCALL 2019. UCLouvain, Belgium.
  90. Blake, J. (2019, June 27-29). Pronunciation Scaffolder: Visualizing pronunciation features. Paper presented at the 17th Asia TEFL International Conference and the 6th FLLT International Conference. Bangkok, Thailand.
  91. Blake, J. (2019, May 31 - June 2). Tense and aspect identifier. Poster presented at JALTCALL 2019: AI and Machine Learning in Language Education. Aoyama Gakuin University, Tokyo, Japan.
  92. Blake, J. (2019, May 31 - June 2). Intelligent CALL: Using natural language processing to generate examples. Paper presented at JALTCALL 2019: AI and Machine Learning in Language Education. Aoyama Gakuin University, Tokyo, Japan.
  93. Yasuta, T. and Blake, J. (2019, May 27-28). Developing transferable writing skills through manga. Paper presented at Alternative Approaches to English Language Learning and Teaching. The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
  94. Blake, J. (2019, April 16-18). Real-world simulation: Software development. Paper presented at the International Conference on Applied Education, Technology and Innovation. Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.

  95. Blake, J. and Holden, W. (2018, December 4-5). Engaging and empowering technical writers across disciplines. Paper presented at the second International Conference on English Across the Curriculum. Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Hong Kong, China.
  96. Blake, J. (2018, November 24-26). Teaching critical thinking: A collaborative critique. Lead discussion in Critical Thinking Forum at JALT 2018 Annual Conference. Shizuoka, Japan.
  97. Blake, J. (2018, November 24-26). Critical reading: Integrating argument mapping into the curriculum. Paper presented in Critical Thinking Forum at JALT 2018 Annual Conference. Shizuoka, Japan.
  98. Blake, J. (2018, November 24-26). Using visualization to develop critical reading. Poster presented at JALT 2018 Annual Conference. Shizuoka, Japan.
  99. Blake, J. (2018, November 23). Visualizing language: Using Regex and JavaScript. Technology in Teaching (TnT) Workshop given at JALT 2018, Shizuoka Convention & Arts Center (Granship) Shizuoka City, Shizuoka, Japan. [ https ]
  100. Blake, J. (2018, November 10). Kaizen approach to teaching: 1%. Paper presented at the 2018 Meisei University International Studies Centre Professional Development Forum, Meisei University, Tokyo, Japan.
  101. Blake, J. (2018, November 8-9). Speed-marking: A case study. Paper presented at the International Conference on Innovation in Language Learning. Florence, Italy.
  102. Blake, J., Inoue, J., and Kondo, T. (2018, November 1-3). Grammatical Error Checker for Japanese Learners of English. Paper presented at the 3rd International Conference on Applications in Information Technology. University of Aizu, Aizu-wakamatsu, Japan.
  103. vietnamflag Blake, J. (2018, October 12-13). Tense identifier: Automatic identification and explanation of time and tense. Paper presented at VietTESOL 2018. Ha Noi University of Industry, Hanoi, Vietnam.
  104. vietnamflag Blake, J. (2018, October 12-13). Incremental response to writing: The five-filters approach. Poster presented at VietTESOL 2018. Ha Noi University of Industry, Hanoi, Vietnam.
  105. Kondo, T., Inoue, J., and Blake, J. (2018, September 19-21). Pronunciation Scaffolder: Annotation accuracy. Poster presented at the 2nd International Symposium on Applied Phonetics. University of Aizu, Aizu-wakamatsu, Japan.
  106. Blake, J. (2018, September 17-19). Inter-annotator agreement: By hook or by crook. Paper presented at the Asia Pacific Corpus Linguistics Conference 2018. Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan.
  107. Blake, J. (2018, September 17-19). Corpus-based Error Detector for Computer Scientists. Paper presented at the Asia Pacific Corpus Linguistics Conference 2018. Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan.
  108. Blake, J. (2018, September 5-8). Encouraging autonomy with technology-enhanced tools. Paper presented at the 2018 Independent Learning Association Conference. Konan Women`s University, Kobe, Japan.
  109. Kaneko, E., Park, M., Wilson, I., Heo, Y., Roy, D., Yasuta, T., Nicholas, A. and Blake, J. (2018, July 23-25). English Curriculum Innovation for Computer Science Majors in the Japanese EFL Context: From Needs to Tasks. Paper presented at the 2018 IEEE ProComm Annual Conference. University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
  110. Blake, J. (2018, July 8-13). Learning through induced errors: A garden-path approach to introductory statistics. Invited paper presented at the 10th International Conference on Teaching Statistics (ICOTS-10). Kyoto, Japan.
  111. Blake, J. (2018, July 8-13). Using concept questions to teach statistical terms. Poster presented at the 10th International Conference on Teaching Statistics (ICOTS-10). Kyoto, Japan.
  112. Blake, J. (2018, June 23-25). Collaborative development of a pronunciation application: Learning (about) English. Paper presented at the fourth biennial TBLT in Asia 2018. Ryukoku University, Kyoto, Japan.
  113. Kaneko, E., Park, M., Wilson, I., Roy, D., Heo, Y., Yasuta, T., Blake, J. and Nicholas, A. (2018, June 23-25). Task-based English curriculum innovation for computer science majors in Japan. Paper presented at the fourth biennial TBLT in Asia 2018. Ryukoku University, Kyoto, Japan.
  114. Blake, J. (2018, June 8-10). Scaffolding pronunciation: Reader-friendly text annotation. Paper presented at JALTCALL 2018: New directions in Educational Technology. Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan.
  115. Blake, J. (2018, May 18-20). Applied logic: A mastery learning approach. Paper presented at the 2018 JALT PanSIG Conference. Toyo Gakuen University, Tokyo, Japan.
  116. Blake, J. (2018, April 20-21). Responding to writing using the five-filters approach. Paper presented at the 2018 International Conference on Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching. National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan.
  117. Holden, W. and Blake, J. (2018, March 23-25). English for research purposes: Read, write and speak. Poster presented at the ESBB 2018 Conference and Symposium on English Academic Writing in a Global World. University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan.
  118. Blake, J. (2018, March 23-25). Genre-specific error detection: Online writing tool. Paper presented at the ESBB 2018 Conference and Symposium on English Academic Writing in a Global World. University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan.
  119. Blake, J. (2018, February 3). Project-based language learning: Technical solution to a pronunciation problem. Paper presented at the ACM Chapter Symposium on Project-Based Language Learning. University of Aizu, Aizu-wakamatsu, Japan.

  120. Inoue, H. and Blake, J. (2017, December 7-9). Script annotator: Design, development and evaluation. Paper presented at the International Conference on ESP, digital technologies and digital learning. Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Hong Kong, China.
  121. Blake, J. (2017, December 7-9). Online writing tool: Corpus-based error detection. Paper presented at the International Conference on ESP, digital technologies and digital learning. Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Hong Kong, China.
  122. vietnamflag Blake, J. (2017, November 24-26). Automated presentation script annotation tool: Development and evaluation. Paper presented at the 15th International Conference of AsiaCALL. Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
  123. Blake, J. (2017, October 14). Going global: the pathway from bi-part-lingual to bilingual. Paper presented at Seiryo University Global Symposium on Language Education, Tourism, and Culture in a Globalized Society: Issues and Prospects. Kanazawa Seiryo University, Kanazawa, Japan.
  124. Blake, J. (2017, August 31 - September 2). Scientific research abstracts: Commonalities and differences in similarity. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of British Association of Applied Linguists (BAAL 2017). University of Leeds, England.
  125. Blake, J. (2017, August 31 - September 2). Annotator agreement: Strategic decisions and rhetorical choices. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of British Association of Applied Linguists (BAAL 2017). University of Leeds, England.
  126. Blake, J. (2017, June 22-24). Annotator (dis)agreement. Paper presented at Doing Research in Applied Linguistics 3 / 19th English in South-East Asia Conference 2017. King Mongkut`s University of Technology Thailand, Thonburi, Thailand.
  127. Blake, J. (2017, June 22-24). Error proofing the data flow. Poster presented at Doing Research in Applied Linguistics 3 / 19th English in South-East Asia Conference 2017. King Mongkut`s University of Technology Thailand, Thonburi, Thailand.
  128. Blake, J. (2017, June 15). Patterns in spoken and written English. Invited lecture at Aizu high School, Aizu-wakamatsu, Japan.
  129. Blake, J. (2017, June 1-3). Scientific research abstracts: Commonalities and differences in similarity. Paper presented at Faces of English 2: Teaching and researching academic and professional English, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.

  130. Blake, J. (2016, December 10). Pedagogic application of regular expressions: Corpus-based online writing tool. Paper presented at the 2nd BAAL Corpus linguistics SIG Event 2016. Coventry University, England.
  131. Blake, J. (2016, July 15). Writing research abstracts. Seminar presented at J-Beans, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan.
  132. Blake, J. (2016, June 11). Increasing clarity in research writing. Paper presented at the 8th Annual NEAR conference. Niigata Prefectural University, Japan.
  133. Blake, J. (2016, June 11). Statistics simplified. Poster presented at the 8th Annual NEAR conference. Niigata Prefectural University, Japan.
  134. Blake, J. (2016, June 4). Developing statistical literacy through textual analysis. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Conference on Global Higher Education. Lakeland College, Tokyo, Japan.
  135. Blake, J. (2016, June 3-6). Ten hacks for academic writing. Paper presented at JALTCALL 2016 conference: CALL and the BRAIN. Tokyo, Japan.
  136. Blake, J. (2016, May 19-22). Scientific research abstracts: Statistical analysis of rhetorical territories and borders. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Conference of English Scholars Beyond Borders. Taichung, Taiwan.
  137. Blake, J. (2016, March 5). Individualized explanatory feedback handouts in a jiffy. Paper presented at The 8th Symposium on Writing Centers in Asia. Tokyo, Japan.
  138. Blake, J. (2016, February 8-12). Grammatical resolution of ambiguity in scientific and academic writing. Paper presented at The International Congress on English Grammar. Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar, Punjab, India.

  139. Blake, J. (2015, December 16-18). Visual evaluation framework for specialised corpora. Paper presented at International Conference on Corpus Linguistics and Technology Advancement 2015, The Hong Kong Institute of Education. Hong Kong, China.
  140. Blake, J. (2015, November 21). Invited panelist for the panel "Innovations in teaching" at the Symposium on Innovations in Teaching for the Top Global University, University of Aizu, Japan.
  141. Blake, J. (2015, November 21). Engaging and empowering technical writers. Invited paper presented at the Symposium on Innovations in Teaching for the Top Global University, University of Aizu, Japan.
  142. Blake, J. (2015, October 11). Pedagogic application of regular expressions. Paper presented at ICT and Language Education Conference, Campus Plaza, Kyoto, Japan.
  143. Blake, J. (2015, July 20-24). Prescriptive-descriptive disjuncture: Rhetorical organisation of research abstracts in information science. Poster presented at the 8th International Corpus linguistics Conference. Lancaster University, England.
  144. Blake, J. (2015, February 14). Incorporating information structure in the EAP curriculum. Poster presented at the 2nd International Symposium on Innovative Teaching and Research in ESP. University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, Japan.
  145. Blake, J. (2015, February 5-7). Transition from lecture-based learning to flipped-mastery learning. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference of English Scholars Beyond Borders, Bangkok, Thailand.
  146. Blake, X. and Blake, J. (2015, January 29-31). Academic literacy: Mentor and mentee perspectives. Poster presented at 35th International Conference of ThaiTESOL, Bangkok, Thailand.

  147. Holden, W. and Blake, J.(2014, December 15). Common errors in scientific research articles. Seminar presented at J-Beans, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan.
  148. Blake, J. (2014, September 13). Harnessing keyness: Corpus-based approach to ESP material development. Poster presented at JALT CUE 3rd Annual ESP Symposium, Kanto 2014, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan.
  149. Blake, J. (2014, June 20-21). Contrastive discourse markers in scientific research abstracts. Paper presented at 1st TRI-ELE International Conference on English Language Education, Bangkok, Thailand.
  150. Blake, J. (2014, June 12-14). Corpus linguistics: Pitfalls and problems. Paper presented at Doing Research in Applied Linguistics 2/Independent Learning Association Conference. King Mongkut`s University of Technology Thailand, Thonburi, Thailand.
  151. Blake, X. and Blake, J. (2014, June 12-14). Acquiring academic literacy: Symbols, stories and rituals. Poster presented at Doing Research in Applied Linguistics 2/Independent Learning Association Conference. King Mongkut`s University of Technology Thailand, Thonburi, Thailand.
  152. Blake, J. (2014, March 7-9). Move structure of scientific research abstracts: CARS vs. IMRAD. Paper presented at the Second Asia Pacific Corpus Linguistics Conference, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
  153. Blake, J. (2014, February 22-23). Overcoming the hidden conversation killers. Paper presented at 10th Annual CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching. Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
  154. Hinchey, D., Blake, J. and Holden, W. (2014, February 1). From paper to pixels: The design and delivery of online language courses. Paper presented at Paperless: Innovation and Technology in Education, 2014. Kanda University of International Studies, Chiba. Japan.
  155. Blake, J. (2014, February 1). Responding to extended writing electronically. Poster presented at Paperless: Innovation and Technology in Education, 2014. Kanda University of International Studies, Chiba. Japan.

  156. Blake, J. (2013, November 30-December 1). A corpus-based study of scientific research article titles. Paper presented at Oita Text Forum Workshop 5, Oita University, Japan.
  157. Blake, J.. (2013, October 5-6). Personalised statistical writing analysis. Paper presented at 39th Annual Conference of the Japan Association for English Corpus Studies, 2013. Sendai, Japan.
  158. Blake, J. and Blake, X. (2013, September 7). Statistics for scientists: incorporating data-driven decision making in the publishing process. Poster presented at Hokuriku ESP Symposium 2013. JAIST, Japan.
  159. Blake, J. (2013, March 15-16). A multimethod analysis of scientific research abstracts. Paper presented at 3rd International Conference on Foreign Language Learning and Teaching, 2013. Bangkok, Thailand.
  160. Blake, J. (2013, February 23-24). 51 ways to reduce your out-of-class marking. Paper presented at 9th Annual CamTESOL Conference. Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
  161. Blake, J. (2013, January 18-20). There are no crocodiles in this hospital. Poster presented at 10th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

  162. Blake, J.(2012, December 14-15). Gems of English: Scaffolding students through the transferability challenge. Paper presented at the 4th International Conference on ESP in Asia. Hong Kong, China.
  163. Blake, J. (2012, December 7-9). Research abstracts: A diachronic systemic functional analysis. Paper presented at the 2nd GDUFS Forum on Applied Linguistics, Guang Dong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, China.
  164. Blake, J. (2012, November 28-30). Corpus-based online written error detector. Poster presented at the 20th International Conference on Computers in Education. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
  165. Blake, J. (2012, November 15-16). Research abstract templates: The skeletons are out of the virtual cupboard. Paper presented at the 5th ICT for Language Learning Conference. Florence, Italy.
  166. Blake, J. (2012, October 27). Gems of English: A tale of triangulated testing. Paper presented at the 16th Japanese Language Testing Association Annual Conference, Senshu University, Tokyo, Japan.
  167. Blake, J. and Hinchey, D. (2012, October 20-21). Scientific abstracts vs. simplified readers: Investigating the effect on affect. Paper presented at KOTESOL International Conference 2012, Sookmyung Women`s University, Seoul, Korea.
  168. Blake, J. (2012, October 20-21). Harnessing technology to help researchers avoid plagiarism. Paper presented at KOTESOL International Conference 2012, Sookmyung Women`s University, Seoul, Korea.
  169. Blake, J. (2012, October 12-15). Surprise and delight: exceeding student expectations. Paper presented at 2012 Japan Association of Language Teachers National Conference. Hamamatsu, Japan.
  170. Holden, W. and Blake, J. (2012, September 8). Heuristic needs and means analysis. Poster presented at ESP Symposium Kansai 2012. Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan.
  171. Blake, J. (2012, July 21). One class, one improvement: A case study of systematic incremental improvement. Paper presented at 11th Seminar for English Education, Kansai University of International Studies, Amagasaki, Japan.
  172. Blake, J. (2012, July 5-7). The murky waters of copying and citing. Paper presented at the Regional Conference of the International Association of Forensic Linguists, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  173. Blake, J. (2012, May 25). Understanding samurai dramas: An investigation into scaffolding students of Japanese through the cultural and linguistic entry barriers. Poster presented at the 4th North East Asian Region Language Education Conference, Niigata, Japan.
  174. Blake, J. (2012, January 25). Value-based teaching. Seminar presented at Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Nomi, Japan.
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