Greg Kessler 8878 Elliotsville Rd Athens, OH, 45701 kessler@ohio.edu Education Ph.D. Instructional Technology - Curriculum & Instruction, Ohio University, Dissertation: Computer Assisted Language Learning within masters programs for teachers of English to speakers of other languages (Advisor: Teresa Franklin) MA TESOL, California State University - Sacramento (Advisor: Dana Ferris) BA English/Anthropology Southern Illinois University Academic Positions • • • • • • • Director of Language Resource Center (9/2008-Present) College of Arts & Sciences, Associate Professor of Computer Assisted Language Learning (2012-Present), Assistant Professor (2007-2012), Director of Academic Oral Communication Program (2001-2007), Visiting Assistant Professor (1998-2007) Department of Linguistics--Ohio University Lecturer (8/1996-7/1998) Ohio State University Academic Supervisor/ Instructor (6/1993-4/1996) CSUS--LCP International Institute ESL Instructor (9/1995-6/1996) Cosumnes River College, Sacramento Teacher Trainer/CSUS Liaison (4/1995-9/1995) Seoul Language Center, Seoul, Korea Educational Opportunities Programs, California State University (7/1994-9/1994), Summer Bridge Instructor, Graduate TA/Computer Writing Lab Instructor (9/1993-9/1994) Limited English Proficiency lab Tutor (9/1993-6/1994) River City High School, West Sacramento ESL Instructor (1/1990-8/1992) ACON International College, Buena Park Other Leadership Positions Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium(CALICO) • President (2012-2013), Interim Co-Director (2011-2012)-w/Senta Goertler, Program Chair (2011), Executive Board Member (2009-2011) Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International • Chair - CALL Interest Section (2003-2004), Web Advisory Board (2003-2005), Technology Advisory Committee (2002-2007), CALL Interest Section steering Committee (2000-2003) Ohio TESOL • President (2007-2008), Executive board member (1996-2001) Ohio University • Chair (2012-present) Faculty Technology Advisory Group (Member since 2007), Information Technology Governance Council (2012-Present), Information Technology Advisory Council (2010-2012) Awards • • Ohio University Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award Ohio University Student Alumni Board Class of 1950 Teaching Excellence Award Editorial Positions Action Research Column Editor, Language Learning & Technology, 2012-Present Editorial Board, Language Learning & Technology, 2012-Present Editorial Board, International Journal of Language Studies, 2012-Present Volume Editor, Technology Across Writing Contexts (With A. Oskoz & I. Elola), CALICO Monograph Column Editor, ESL Magazine Column: Greg Kessler‘s Technology, 2003-2006 Publications Kessler, G., & Ware, P. (2013). Addressing the language classroom standards of the European higher education area through the use of technology. In M. L. Pérez Cañado (Ed.) Competency-based Language Teaching in Higher Education. John Benjamins: Amsterdam. Ware, P., & Kessler, G. (2013). CALL and digital feedback. In M. Thomas, H. Reinders, & M. Warschauer, (Eds.), In Contemporary Studies in Linguistics: Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning. Continuum: London. Kessler, G. (2012). Teacher training. In C. A. Chapelle (Ed.), The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. Kessler, G. (2012). Authoring tools for language assessment. In C. A. Chapelle (Ed.), The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. Kessler, G., Bikowski, D, & Boggs, J. (2012). Collaborative Writing Among Second Language Learners in Academic Web-Based Projects. Language Learning & Technology, 16(1). Kessler, G. (2012). Preparing today’s teachers to use tomorrow’s technology tools. In G. Kessler, A. Oskoz, & I. Elola, (Eds.), Technology Across Writing Contexts. CALICO Monograph. Kessler, G., Oskoz , A., & Elola, I. (2012). Technology across writing contexts. CALICO Monograph. Hanson-Smith, E., Healey, D., Hubbard, P., Iannou-Georgiou, S., Kessler, G., & Ware, P. (2011). TESOL Technology Standards: Description, Implementation, Integration. TESOL Publications: Alexandria, VA. Kessler, G. & Bikowski, D. (2011). The influence of SLA upon CALL curricular design among teachers in preparation. CALICO Journal, 28(2), 522-545. Kessler, G. (2010). Fluency and anxiety in self access speaking tasks: The influence of environment. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 23(4), 359–373. Kessler, G., & Bikowski, D. (2010). Developing collaborative autonomous language learning abilities in computer mediated language learning: Attention to meaning among students in wiki space. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 23(1), 41-58. Kessler, G. (2010). When they talk about CALL: Discourse in a required CALL class. CALICO Journal, 27(2), 376-392. Kessler, G. (2010). Virtual business: An Enron email corpus study. Journal of Pragmatics. 42(1), 262270. Kessler, G. (2010). Computer Assisted Language Learning: Critical Concepts in Linguistics. Philip Hubbard (Ed.) Routledge: London & New York. In Language Learning & Technology, 14(3), 14-18. (Book Review) Healey, D., Hegelheimer, V., Hubbard, P., Iannou-Georgiou, S., Kessler, G., & Ware, P. (2009). TESOL Technology Standards Framework. TESOL Publications: Alexandria, VA. Kessler, G. (2009). Student initiated attention to form in wiki based collaborative writing. Language Learning & Technology, 13(1) 79-95. Kessler, G. (2009). Instructional technology for international students. In M. Andrade & N. Evans (Eds), International Students: Strengthening a Critical Resource. American Council on Education: Washington, DC. Kessler, G. (2009). Technology standards in foreign language education. In K. Cennamo, J. Ross, P. Ertmer, & K. Potter (Eds.), Technology Integration with Meaningful Classroom Use: A Standards-Based Approach. Thomson Learning. Kessler, G., & Plakans, L. (2008). Does teachers' confidence with CALL equal innovative and integrated use? Computer Assisted Language Learning, 21(3), 269-282. Kessler, G. (2007). Formal and Informal CALL Preparation and Teacher Attitude Toward Technology. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 20(2), 173-188. Kessler, G. (2007). Moodle: Getting together online gets even better. ESL Magazine, 56, 12-16. Kessler, G. (2006). Assessing CALL teacher training: What are we doing and what could we do better? In P. Hubbard, & M. Levy, (Eds.), Teacher education in CALL. John Benjamins: Amsterdam. Kessler, G. (2006). A Multimedia Lab on Your Desktop. Essential Teacher, 3(3) Kessler, G. (2005). Interactive Exercise Generators. Essential Teacher, 3(2) Kessler, G. (2003-2006). ESL Magazine Column, Greg Kessler's Technology Kessler, G. (2003). Preparing for the Future of CALL. Essential Teacher, 1(1), 32-36 Kessler, G. (2003). The Virtual Computer Lab. OhioTESOL Newsletter, 12(2) Kessler, G. (2002). So You Want to Build a CALL Lab? OhioTESOL Newsletter, May 2002. Republished in ESL Mini Conference, June 2002. Bikowski, D. & Kessler, G. (2002). Making the Most of Discussion Boards in the ESL Classroom, TESOL Journal, 11(3), 26-29. Kessler, G. & Plakans, L. (2001). Incorporating ESOL Learners' Feedback and Usability Testing Into Instructor-Developed Materials, Spring 2001, TESOL Journal, 10(1), 15-20. Invited Presentations Kessler, G. (2013). Ubiquitous computing and the future of second language writing instruction. South Central Association for Language Learning and Technology, Texas Christian University, Forth Worth, TX Kessler, G. (2012). Introduction to CALL and Collaboration. Mutah University, Karak, Jordan. Kessler, G. (2012). Ubiquitous Computing and the Future of Language Teaching. Keynote: New York State TESOL, Albany, NY. Kessler, G. (2012). New Tools and CALL Methods for Writing Instruction. Cornell University. Language Resource Center , Ithaca, NY. Kessler, G. (2012). Collaboration, Ubiquitous Computing and the Future of Language Teaching. Keynote: Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium, Notre Dame: IN. Kessler, G. (2012). Round Table on Teacher Preparation. CCERBAL Conference, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada. Kessler, G. (2012). Language Teachers, Students and Pedagogy in an Era of Ubiquitous Computing. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati: OH Kessler, G. (2011). Language Learning in an Era of Ubiquitous Computing: Pedagogy, Teachers, and Students. Keynote: Michigan TESOL, Kalamazoo: MI. Kessler, G. (2011). Collaborative Learning in an Era of Ubiquitous Computing. Keynote: Aizu University ACM Chapter Conference on Elearning and Technical Communication. Aizu, Japan. Kessler, G. (2011). Social Media and Information Technology. American Center: Embassy of the United States. Rangoon, Burma. Kessler, G. (2011). Computer Assisted Language Learning and Web 2.0. American Center: Embassy of the United States. Rangoon, Burma. Kessler, G. (2011). The Evolution of Computer Assisted Language Learning. American Center: Embassy of the United States. Rangoon, Burma. Kessler, G. (2011). Ohio University Graduate Commencement Speech. Athens, OH. Kessler, G. (2011). Teacher training for Web 2.0 and Beyond. TESOL, New Orleans, LA. Kessler, G. (2011). Breakfast with TESOL’s Best. TESOL, New Orleans, LA. Healey, D., Hubbard, P., Kessler, G., & Ware, P. (2011). TESOL Technology Standards for Your Classroom. New Orleans, LA. Kessler, G. (2010). Higher education keynote: Language pedagogy in an era of ubiquitous computing. Ohio TESOL, Columbus, OH. Kessler, G. (2010). Information and Communications Technology in Education. Al-Baha University, AlBaha, Saudi Arabia. Kessler, G. (2009). Collaborative writing using many-to-many technologies. Symposium on Second Language Writing, Tempe, AZ. Kessler, G. (2009). State of the Profession: Collaborative writing using many-to-many technologies. Ohio TESOL, Columbus, OH. Kessler, G. (2009). Digital literacy and teacher CALL innovation and integration. American Corners, Bursa & Kayseri, Turkey. Kessler, G. (2009). New paradigms for collaborative writing. American Corners, Bursa & Kayseri, Turkey. Kessler, G. (2009). The trouble with everything: Collecting online student data. American Corners, Bursa & Kayseri, Turkey. Kessler, G. (2007). Trends in Developments in Educational Technology. American Corners, Prague, Czech Republic; Belgrade, Serbia; Nis, Serbia; Pecs, Hungary & Osijek, Croatia. Kessler, G. (2006). The online audio lab. Ohio State University. ICALL Group. October, 2006. Kessler, G. (2006). Technology and the future of Instruction and Ohio TESOL. OhioTESOL Columbus, OH, November. Kessler, G. (2006). Audio Labs on the Go: CALL IS Academic Session, TESOL 2006, Tampa, FL, March. Kessler, G. (2005). State of the Profession: What is the Current State of Computer Assisted Language Learning in Teacher Preparation Programs? OhioTESOL Conference, Columbus, Ohio, November. Kessler, G. (2005). The Current State of CALL. Instructional Technology Association, Ohio University. Kessler, G. (2005). Where are we now? Kansas TESOL Plenary. Emporia, KS, February. Kessler, G. (2005). What can we do to improve CALL teacher training? Kansas TESOL keynote. Emporia, KS, February. Kessler, G. (2003). Constructing Meaning with Computers. CALL IS Academic Session. TESOL, Baltimore, MD, March. Kessler, G. (2002). What is the current state of CALL?. Saginaw Valley State University. Saginaw, Michigan, February. Conference Presentations Kessler, G., Oskoz , A., & Elola, I. (2012). Technology across writing contexts. CALICO, South Bend, IN. Hubbard, P., Iannou-Georgiou, S., Kessler, G. (2012). Are you up to standard? Introducing the TESOL Technology Standards. IATEFL, Glasgow, UK. Arnold, N., Bikowski, D., Cunningham, J., Dooly, M., Ducate, L., Hasko, V., Kessler, G., Levet, S., & Sadler, R. (2011). Ensuring Successful Implementation of Telecollaboration: Issues of Design, Management, Maintenance, and Evaluation. CALICO, Victoria, BC, CA. Kessler, G. (2011). Complexity in asynchronous CMC. CALICO, Victoria, BC, CA. Arnold, N., Bikowski, D., Cunningham, J., Dooly, M., Ducate, L., Hasko, V., Kessler, G., Levet, S., & Sadler, R. (2011). Advances in Telecollaborative practices for foreign language teaching and learning: Sharing Experiences, Insights, and Visions for the Future. The American Association of Applied Linguistics, Chicago, IL. Kessler, G., Bikowski, D. & Stewart, R. (2010). Collaborative writing and web 2.0 Tools. CALICO, Amherst, MA. Kessler, G., & Bikowski, D. (2010). Developing collaborative autonomous learning abilities in computer mediated language learning: Attention to meaning among students in wiki space. CALICO, Amherst, MA. Stewart, R., Kessler, G., & Bikowski, D. (2010). There's no I in We: Collaborative writing using web based and desktop based word processing. CALICO, Amherst, MA. Bikowski, D., & Kessler, G. (2010). Politeness and Intercultural Competence in Computer-Mediated Cultural Exchanges. The American Association of Applied Linguistics, Atlanta, GA. Kessler, G., & Bikowski, D. (2010). Developing Collaborative Autonomous Learning Abilities in Computer Mediated Language Learning: Attention to Meaning among Students in Wiki Space. The American Association of Applied Linguistics, Atlanta, GA. Kessler, G. (2009). Use OhioTESOL’s Moodle site to host your classes online. Ohio TESOL, Columbus, OH, November. Kessler, G., & Bikowski, D. (2009). Collaborative writing and web 2.0: Realities, challenges & opportunities. CALICO, Tempe, AZ. Kessler, G., & Bikowski, D. (2009). Constructing community with web based collaboration. CALICO, Tempe, AZ. Burston, J., Goertler, S., & Kessler, G. (2009). National Foreign Language Instructional Technology Survey. CALICO, Tempe, AZ. Kessler, G. (2009). Writing and Web 2.0: New paradigms of collaboration. Uludag University; Bursa & Erciyes University; Kayseri, Turkey Kessler, G., & Ware, P. (2008). TESOL's Technology Standards. Ohio TESOL, Columbus, OH. Kessler, G., Bikowski, D., Aljoris, S., Bauerle, S., Buechele, S., Dombroski, M., Ford, A., Hill, C., Parnell, J., Soto, J.,& Spicher, A. (2008). Ohio TESOL technology fair. Columbus, OH. Coleman, D., & Kessler, G. (2008). Creating Professional Quality Illustrations for Teaching ESL. Ohio TESOL, Columbus, OH. Hubbard, P. & Kessler, G. (2008). Help shape TESOL's technology standards. WorldCALL, Fukuoka, Japan. Healey, D., Hubbard, P., Kessler, G., & Ware, P. (2008). Help shape TESOL's technology standards. New York, NY. Kessler, G., Bikowski, D., & Davis, R. (2008). Hardware fair. New York, NY. Waltje, J., & Kessler, G. (2008). Language Learning Tools for the 21st Century. CALICO, San Francisco, CA. Kessler, G. (2008). When they talk about CALL. CALICO, San Francisco, CA. Kessler, G. (2007). Ohio TESOL Technology Fair. Ohio TESOL, Columbus, OH Kessler, G. (2007). Rethinking the CMS: The Online Audio Lab. CALICO, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX Kessler, G. & Plakans, L. (2007). Instructional use and teacher perspective regarding digital audio and video. CALICO, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX Kessler, G. (2007). Is CALL Important in TESOL teacher preparation? TESOL, Seattle, WA Kessler, G. (2007). The Online Audio Lab. TESOL, Seattle, WA Kessler, G. (2006). Ohio TESOL and Technology: Help Define the Future of Your Online Professional Development, OhioTESOL, Columbus, OH, November. Kessler, G., Laurence, D., Bauer, E., Calle, A., Dombroski, M., Xu, H., Lee, I. & Ongito, O. (2006). The Best of Technology Fair. OhioTESOL, Columbus, OH, November. Waltje, J, Kessler, G. & Heller, M. (2006). Audio and Video for the 21st Century. CALICO, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. Krzic, G., Kessler, G., Ghazel, E., Chiha, B., Tamrabet, L., & Shorman, J. (2006). ESL and Civic Education Online Community for Middle East and North African teachers. TESOL Electronic Village Internet Fair, Tampa, FL. Kessler, G. (2005). How valuable is CALL teacher preparation? Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Phoenix, AZ, March. Kessler, G. (2004). Moodle: A free Language-focused Course Management System. OhioTESOL, Columbus, Ohio, November. Kessler, G. (2004). How are teacher training programs meeting the technology needs of language teachers? CALICO, Pittsburgh, June. Coleman, D. & Kessler, G. (2004). The Langland project. CALICO, Pittsburgh, June. Kessler, G. (2004). How Do We Train Better CALL Practitioners? TESOL 2004, Long Beach, CA., March Coleman, D. & Kessler, G. (2004). Langland. Developer's Showcase, Long Beach, CA, March. Hubbard, P., Kessler, G. & Madden, J. (2004). Technology, Techniques, and Materials for Web Listening. Internet Fair Classics, TESOL, Long Beach, March. Long, R. & Kessler, G. (2004). Video Chat Technologies for Language Teaching. Internet Fair, TESOL, Long Beach, March. Coleman, D. & Kessler, G. (2003). What is Langland? OhioTESOL conference, Columbus, Ohio, November 7th. Hubbard, P., Kessler, G. & Madden, J. (2003). Technology, Techniques, and Materials for Web Listening. TESOL, Baltimore, MD, March. Coleman, D. & Kessler, G. (2003). Virtual contexts for comprehensible input. TESOL, Salt Lake City, Utah, April. Kessler, G. (2002). Teaching Academic Oral Communication Skills Online. Spotlight on Learning Conference, Ohio University, Athens, OH, March 3 Mills, D. & Kessler, G. (2002). Making QuickTime Interactive for Enriched Language Learning. TESOL, Salt Lake City, Utah, April. Coleman, D. & Kessler, G. (2002). Creating Virtual Realities to Contextualize Learning. TESOL, Salt Lake City, Utah, April. Mills, D., Kessler, G. & Bradin, C. (2002). Using QuickTime in CALL multimedia materials development. TESOL, Salt Lake City, Utah, April. Coleman, D. & Kessler, G. (2002). Contextualizing Language Learning with Virtual Reality. TESOL, Salt Lake City, Utah, April. Kessler, G. (2001). Teaching Academic Oral Communication Skills Online. OhioTESOL, Athens, OH, April 21. Kessler, G. & Plakans, L. (2001). Considering Student Feedback in Developing Distance Learning Materials. Syllabus Conference, Cincinnati, OH, April 5, 2001. Kessler, G. & Bradin, C. (2001). Webmasters' Workshop. TESOL, April, 2001, St. Louis, MO. Kessler, G. & Sachs, C. (2000). Webmasters' Workshop. TESOL, March, 2000, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Kessler, G., Plakans, L & Forhan, L. (2000). Investigating Solutions to Academic Oral Communication Needs. Workshop presented at TESOL International, Vancouver, BC, Canada, March, 2000. Kessler, G. & Plakans, L. (2000). Developing Multimedia for Academic Oral Communication Needs. Paper presented at TESOL International, Vancouver, BC, Canada, March, 2000. Vickers, T, Panferov, S. & Kessler, G. (1999). Creating and Developing Communities of Online Learners. OhioTESOL Columbus, OH, October. Kessler, G. & Whitby, G. (1999). Multimedia Authoring without Technical Support. CALICO, Miami University, Oxford, OH, June. Kessler, G. (1999). Pronunciation Review. TESOL Electronic Village Developer's Showcase. March. New York, NY. Sachs, C. & Kessler, G. (1999). Webmaster's Workshop. TESOL, March, New York, NY. Kessler, G. & Sandholdt, L. (1999). Ohio State University's ESL Instructional Web Pages. TESOL Electronic Village Internet Fair, TESOL, March, New York, NY. Kessler, G. (1999). Hyperstudio--making multimedia easily. OhioTESOL Spring Conference, Euclid, OH, April. Kessler, G. (1999). OhioTESOL Online. OhioTESOL Spring Conference, Euclid, OH, April. Sandholdt, L., Kessler, G. & Rosenstiel, E. (1998). Web Pages Made Easy. TESOL, Seattle, WA, March. Sandholdt, L., Kessler, G. & Rosenstiel, E. (1998). Making A Web Page Can be Easy! Ohio TESOL. Dublin, OH, November. Kessler, G. (1994) Contextualizing Listening Activities. Capitol Area Pronunciation Specialists, Sacramento. Service TESOL International • Electronic Village Coordinator (2000-2002), Electronic Village Volunteer (1998 -2008) Ohio TESOL • Technology Coordinator for OhioTESOL conferences (1996-2011), Webmaster (1996-2001) Ohio University • Moodle Administrator (2003-Present) Grants and Consulting Mutah University, Jordan Winter 2012 U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist, Rangoon, Burma Summer 2011 University of Al-Baha, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia, ESL Program Evaluation EDCT Training Spring 2010 US Department of State English Language Specialist, Uludag & Erciyes Universities, Turkey Winter 2009 Pearson Evaluation Systems, Basic Skills Test Evaluator Fall 2008-Spring 2009 Ohio University 1804 Grant, Integrating iPod Technology into the classroom 2007-2008 U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Montenegro, Serbia Spring 2007 University of Arizona TEFL Certificate Program Beijing, China 2006 /2005 University of Arizona CESL Teacher Training Tucson, Arizona & Nogales, Mexico Spring 2006 U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist, Almaty and Kokshetau, Kazakhstan Fall 2004 Saginaw Valley State University, College Town, Michigan Spring 2002 U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist, Alexandria, Egypt Summer 2001 KETC Language Center, Komaki, Japan Autumn 2000 CAEP Program, Creation of Multimedia Center, Hong Kong Baptist University Spring 2000 Ohio University Technology Incentive Packages Grant 1999-2000 CAEP Program curriculum development, Hong Kong Baptist University Autumn 1999 Professional Membership SITE (Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education) 2005-2008 CALICO (Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium) 1998-Present TESOL International 1992-Present Ohio TESOL 1996-Present California TESOL 1993--1996