Organization
Faculty of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Global Education Associate Professor
Title
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Institute of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Global Education
Simon Thomas
Position
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Faculty of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Global Education
Associate Professor 2022.04 - Now
Degree
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PhD. E-Research and Technology Enhanced Learning （ Others ）
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MSc. English Language Teaching Management （ Others ）
Research subject summary
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Research interests are influenced by the teaching of Academic English writing and presentation. Themes include: language acquisition, the influences of technology on teacher choices in the classroom, the motivational and learning effects of a bring your own device policy for students, and developing independent learners through reflective practices and attributional retraining.
Professional Memberships
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Japan Association for Language Education & Technology
2012 - Now
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Japan Association of Language Teachers
2009 - Now Domestic
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JALT CALL Special Interest Group
2009 - Now
Awards
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学長表彰（社会貢献部門、個人表彰
2020 大阪府立大学
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機構長教育奨励賞
2016 大阪府立大学高等教育推進部門
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機構長教育奨励賞
2013 大阪府立大学高等教育推進部門
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機構長教育奨励賞
2010 大阪府立大学高等教育推進部門
Papers
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Student’s evaluation of a classroom bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy Reviewed
Thomas, S.
The JALT CALL Journal 雑誌 16 ( 1 ) 29 - 49 2020
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Reflection on a teacher’s English language teaching workshop 2019
Thomas, S., & Healy, D.
Language and Culture, Osaka Prefecture University 雑誌 19 11 - 40 2020
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Cultural dimensions of online learning.
Thomas, S.
Bulletin of the Osaka Prefecture University Humanities and Social Sciences 雑誌 63 75 - 100 2019
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Impacting motivation, identity and autonomy in learning by increasing the appeal of tools
Thomas, S.
CLaSIC 2018 – The Eighth CLS International Conference. National University of Singapore, Center for Language Studies, Singapore 2018
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Knowledge collaboration in non-organic virtual communities of practice: The benefits, barriers and motivations
Toland, S., & Thomas, S.
CLaSIC 2018 – The Eighth CLS International Conference. National University of Singapore, Center for Language Studies, Singapore 2018
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Music Festival: Looking for a headliner and opening act
Thomas, S. & Toland, S.
New Ways in Teaching with Music 著書 TESOL Press: Alexandria, USA 2017
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Make a music video with a social message
Toland, S., & Thomas, S.
New Ways in Teaching with Music TESOL Press: Alexandria, USA 2017
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Comical contraptions: Internet resources and digital literacy
Thomas, S. & Toland, S.
New Ways in Teaching with Humor 著書 TESOL Press: Alexandria, USA 2016
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Humorous online commercials
Toland, S., & Thomas, S.
New Ways in Teaching with Humor 著書 TESOL Press: Alexandria, USA 2015
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Phenomenographic study to identify teachers’ experiences of computer assisted language learning classrooms
Thomas, S.
Bulletin of the Osaka Prefecture University Humanities and Social Sciences 雑誌 63 75 - 100 2015
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A stepping-stone to skills building with students’ chosen topics Reviewed
Thomas, S.
The Language Teacher 雑誌 39 ( 2 ) 35 - 36 2015
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Imitating podcasts by providing audio content to support and enhance language learning Reviewed
Thomas, S.
JALTCALL Journal 雑誌 11 ( 1 ) 3 - 17 2015
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What’s in a Wiki for me? How a Wiki can be used to enhance a language learning classroom and student collaboration
Thomas, S.
The Journal of Teachers Helping Teachers 雑誌 1 ( 1 ) 11 - 32 2013
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Virtual communities of practice: An inquiry into the creation, benefits, motivations, enablers and barriers to participation Reviewed
Thomas, S.
JALTCALL Journal 雑誌 7 ( 2 ) 235 - 249 2011
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English language learning through culture promotion and computer assisted language learning technology – The English at Fudai Wiki
Britton, J. & Thomas, S.
Osaka Prefecture University, The Language Center Journal 雑誌 ( 10 ) 2011
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Using Wikis in an online socially-networked classroom
Thomas, S.
Third International Wireless Ready Symposium: Digital Technologies in Language Education 2009
Presentations
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Applying Keller’s model of instructional design to positively affect learning International conference
Thomas, S.
2019 Taipei Tech International Conference on Applied Linguistics. GIS Taipei Tech Convention Center, Taipei, Taiwan 2019
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A process method of instructional design to increase learner motivation International conference
Thomas, S.
The 17th Asia TEFL International Conference, Bangkok, Thailand 2019
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Impacting motivation, identity and autonomy in learning by increasing the appeal of tools International conference
Thomas, S.
CLaSIC 2018 – The Eighth CLS International Conference. National University of Singapore, Center for Language Studies, Singapore 2018
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Knowledge collaboration in non-organic virtual communities of practice: The benefits, barriers and motivations International conference
Toland, S. & Thomas, S.
CLaSIC 2018 – The Eighth CLS International Conference. National University of Singapore, Center for Language Studies, Singapore. 2018
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Virtual communities of practice: An inquiry into the creation, benefits, motivations, enablers and barriers to participation International conference
Thomas, S.
JALTCALL Conference 2012, Hirano School of Management (Konan CUBE), Nishinomiya, Japan 2012
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English language learning through culture promotion and computer assisted technology – Wiki Domestic conference
Thomas, S.
Osaka Prefecture University, Special presentation 2010
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Overcoming challenges and preparing learners for the future through travel motivated projects
Thomas, S.
Osaka/Kobe JALT & Kansai University of International Studies Forum “Overcoming Challenges for High School and University Language Teaching, Kansai University of International Studies, Japan 2010
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Technology enhanced classrooms and Wiki: Facilitating the integration of French exchange students into life and study in Japan and building relations with Japanese students International conference
Thomas, S.
Fourth International Wireless Ready Symposium: Digital Technologies in Language Education, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business, Nagoya, Japan 2010
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East meets west online as a precursor to an international exchange program International conference
Thomas, S.
Asian Conference on Arts and Humanities 2010, Osaka, Japan 2010
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Wiki – The online collaborative classroom International conference
Thomas, S.
Third International Wireless Ready Symposium: Digital Technologies in Language Education, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business, Nagoya, Japan 2009
Charge of on-campus class subject
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Academic English IV
2021
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Academic English III
2021
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Academic English IV
2021
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Academic English III
2021
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Academic English IV
2021
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Academic English III
2021
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Academic English IV
2021
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Academic English III
2021
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English Seminar K
2021
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Academic English IV
2021
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Academic English III
2021