Universidad de Panamá

Research at the intersection of language and technology.

ElaTech is an emerging research group from the Department of English, bringing together researchers who explore how digital technologies can strengthen language education, learning, and analysis.

Learn · Connect · Innovate

A young group with a collaborative purpose.

Founded by emerging researchers from the Department of English, ElaTech studies how technology and innovation are reshaping the ways languages are taught, learned, and understood.

Technology should be a door—not a barrier—to language learning.

Our work connects applied linguistics, educational technology, artificial intelligence, game-based learning, translation, inclusion, and human-centered approaches to language education.

We value questions grounded in real educational needs and research that can create meaningful experiences for learners and educators.

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Rigor

Evidence-informed inquiry with clear educational relevance.

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Access

Technology designed to include, support, and empower learners.

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Collaboration

Research built through shared expertise and open exchange.

What we explore.

Our lines of inquiry connect the human dimensions of language with the possibilities of digital and emerging technologies.

Educational Technology

Digital tools and learning environments that support effective teaching and meaningful learning.

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Applied Linguistics

Language learning, teaching, translation, and communication across educational and professional contexts.

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AI in Education

Responsible uses of artificial intelligence to extend teaching, feedback, and language learning.

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Game-Based Learning

Serious games, gamification, and interactive experiences designed for measurable learning.

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Digital Pedagogy

Research-informed teaching practices for contemporary, connected, and multimodal classrooms.

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Emerging Technologies

Immersive, computational, and data-informed approaches to language education and research.

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Prince of Words fantasy educational role-playing game
Active project

Prince of Words

An educational fantasy RPG that supports English vocabulary learning through quests, exploration, storytelling, and battle-based interaction.

Spaces to learn and connect.

ElaTech creates opportunities for researchers, educators, and students to exchange ideas and engage with new tools and methods.

Conversations

ElaTech Talks

Focused conversations with researchers and practitioners about language, education, technology, and the questions shaping the field.

Hands-on learning

ElaTech Labs

Practical sessions for exploring emerging tools, research methods, educational applications, and responsible experimentation.

Let’s explore what research can make possible.

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