Low-Tech CALL,High-Impact Speaking

This conference workshop explores how simple, low-tech CALL activities can support meaningful speaking practice through short student-generated videos. Grounded in task-based language teaching and interactionist perspectives on second language acquisition, the presentation focuses on how thoughtful task design can encourage negotiation, collaboration, and purposeful language use in the classroom. The workshop introduces the BRAG Task Design Framework (Budget constraints, Rotating roles, Academic accountability, and Goal clarity) together with a practical 3–4 lesson movie-making cycle that guides students through planning, rehearsal, filming, and reflective feedback. Examples from university speaking courses illustrate how small design choices—such as rotating roles, language banks, and captioning—can turn simple video assignments into interaction-rich learning opportunities. The approach is adaptable across proficiency levels and teaching contexts and places particular emphasis on evaluating the learning process, rather than focusing only on the final video product.