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Greg Kessler is a Professor of Innovative Learning Design and Technology. He has published extensively and delivered keynotes and featured talks (opens in a new window)around the world. His research addresses technology, teaching, learning, culture, and language with an emphasis on teacher preparation. He has been the founding editor of the CALICO Equinox book series, Advances in CALL Practice & Research (opens in a new window), and the Language Teaching & Technology (opens in a new window)forum in the journal (opens in a new window)Language Learning & Technology (opens in a new window) among others.
He holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology (opens in a new window) from Ohio University, as well as an MA in English with a focus on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and certificates in Ethnic Studies and TESOL from California State University-Sacramento. He also has a BA in English with a focus on Poetry & Anthropology from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Research, Engagement, and Outreach Interests: Technology, Teaching, Learning, Culture and Language with an emphasis on teacher preparation
Most Recent Publications:
Kessler, G. (2024). Computer Assisted Language Learning. In E. Hinkel (Ed) Handbook of Research in Second Language Teaching and Learning (opens in a new window), Volume 4, Routledge.
Kessler, G. (2024). Using Technology to Improve Language Learners' Accuracy. In E. Hinkel (Ed) Practical Grammar Teaching for the Second Language Classroom, Routledge.
Allan, J., Healey, D., Hubbard, P., Kessler, G., McBride, R., Rajabi, S., & Sturm, M. (2024). Developing targeted technology standards for avenue language instructors, programs, and learners: an initiative of new language solutions (opens in a new window), Contact, TESL Ontario.
Hafour, M., De Felice, D., & Kessler, G. (2023). A/synchronous telecollaborative digital media projects: comparative effects on learners’ macro-and micro-level oral proficiency and intercultural competence. Computer Assisted Language Learning,36 (7).
Kessler, G. (2023). Computer Assisted Language Learning. In E. Hinkel (Ed) Handbook of Research in Second Language Teaching and Learning (opens in a new window), Volume 4, Routledge.
Kessler, G. (2021). Current realities and future challenges for CALL teacher preparation. CALICO Journal (opens in a new window)38(3), i-xx.
Kessler, G. (2020). Professionalizing your use of technology in English language teaching. In C. Coombe, N.J. Anderson, and L. Stephenson (Eds.), Professionalizing Your English Language Teaching. Springer.
Dani, D., Wu, M. L., Hartman, S., Kessler, G., Gibbs-Grey, T. M., Liu, C., and Francis, J. (2020). Leveraging Partnerships to Support Community-Based Learning in a College of Education. In M. C.P.O. Okojie and T. C. Boulder (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Adult Learning in Higher Education. IGI Global.
Kessler, G. (2019). Promoting engagement through participatory social practices in next generation social media contexts. In S. Adesope and A.G. Rud (Eds.), Contemporary Technologies in Education: Maximizing Student Engagement, Motivation, and Learning (opens in a new window). Palgrave Macmillan.
Kessler, G. (Ed.) (2018). Voices from the TESOL Classroom: Participant Inquiries in Online and Hybrid Classes (opens in a new window). TESOL Publications.
Kessler, G. (2018). Technology and the future of language teaching (opens in a new window). Foreign Language Annals, 51(1), p. 205-218.
Kessler, G. (2018). CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning). The TESOL Encyclopedia of English Language Teaching (opens in a new window). 1–6.
Kessler, G. (2018). Introduction to teaching and technology. The TESOL Encyclopedia of English Language Teaching (opens in a new window). 1–5.
Kessler, G., & Hubbard, P. (2017). Language teacher education and technology. In C. Chapelle & S. Sauro (Eds.), The Handbook of Technology and Second Language Teaching and Learning. Wiley-Blackwell: Oxford.
Kessler, G. (2017). Second Language Writing, New Media, and Co-construction Pedagogies. In S. Thorne & S. May (Ed), Encyclopedia of Language and Education (opens in a new window). Springer.
Kessler, G. (2017). Technology in second language teaching and learning. In E. Hinkel (Ed) Handbook of Research in Second Language Teaching and Learning (opens in a new window), Volume 3, Routledge.
Incerti, F., Franklin, T., & Kessler, G. (2017). Amazon Echo: Perceptions of an Emerging Technology for Formal and Informal Learning. In Y. Baek (Ed.) Game-Based learning: Theory,strategies and performance outcomes (opens in a new window). Nova Science publishers: Hauppauge, NY.
Reshad, A, Hendrickx, J., Schwartz, A., & Kessler, G. (2017). Reflections on the virtual boardroom: Business presentations in the Holodeck.In P. Hubbard & S. Ioannou-Georgiou (Eds.) Teaching English reflectively with technology. Canterbury: IATEFL.
Kessler, G. (2017). Preparing CALL professionals: A survey course in a CALL degree program. In J. B. Son and S. Windeatt (Eds.), Language teacher education and technology: Approaches and practices. (opens in a new window) Bloomsbury: London.
Hubbard, P., Kessler, G., & Ware, P. (Eds.) (2016) 20th AnniversarySpecial Issue (opens in a new window), Language Learning & Technology.
Ware, P., & Kessler, G. (2016). Telecollaboration in the secondary language classroom: Impact of an international blogging project. Computer Assisted Language Learning.
Kessler, G. (Ed.) (2016). Landmarks in CALL Research. Advances in CALL Research & Practice. CALICO Book Series. Equinox Publishing.
Kessler, G. (2016). Technology standards for language teacher preparation. In F. Farr & L. Murray (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of Language Learning and Technology (opens in a new window). London: Routledge.
Kessler, G. (2015). Using technology to teach ESL readers & writers. In N. Evans, N. Anderson & B. Eggington (Eds.), ESL Readers and Writers in Higher Education: Understanding Challenges, Providing Support. Routledge: London & New York.
Yeh, E., & Kessler, G. (2015). Enhancing linguistic and intercultural competencies through the use of social network sites and Google Earth. In J. Keengwe (Ed.) Promoting Global Literacy Skills Through Technology-Infused Teaching and Learning. IGI Global: Hershey, PA.
Kessler, G. (2014). Social media and writing in a second language. Intercom: University of Oregon. Online at: http://caslsintercom.uoregon.edu/content/18083 (opens in a new window)
Kessler, G. (2013). Collaborative language learning in co-constructed participatory culture. CALICO Journal (opens in a new window), 30(3), 307-322.
Kessler, G. (2013). Teaching ESL/EFL in a world of social media, mash-ups and hyper-collaboration. TESOL Journal, 4(4).
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 (opens in a new window). John Benjamins: Amsterdam.
Ware, P., & Kessler, G. (2013). CALL and digital feedback. In M. Thomas, H. Reinders, & M. Warschauer, (Eds.), Contemporary Studies in Linguistics: Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning (opens in a new window). Continuum: London.
Kessler, G. (2012). Language teacher training in technology. In C. A. Chapelle (ed.), The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics (opens in a new window), Oxford:Wiley-Blackwell.
Kessler, G. (2012). Authoring tools for language assessment. In C. A. Chapelle (ed.), The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics (opens in a new window), Oxford:Wiley-Blackwell.
Kessler, G., Bikowski, D, & Boggs, J. (2012). Collaborative Writing Among Second Language Learners in Academic Web-Based Projects (opens in a new window). Language Learning & Technology (opens in a new window), 16(1), 91-109.
Kessler, G. (2012). Preparing tomorrow’s second language writing teachers (opens in a new window). In G. Kessler, A. Oskoz, & I. Elola, (Eds.), Technology Across Writing Contexts and Tasks (opens in a new window). CALICO Monograph.
Kessler, G., Oskoz , A., & Elola, I. (2012). Technology across writing contexts and tasks. CALICO Monograph.
Kessler, G., & Bikowski, D. (2011). The influence of SLA training in curricular design among teachers in preparation (opens in a new window). CALICO Journal, (opens in a new window) 28(2),522-545.
Hanson-Smith, E., Healey, D., Hubbard, P., Iannou-Georgiou, S., Kessler, G., & Ware, P. (2011). TESOL Technology Standards: Description, Implementation, Integration (opens in a new window). TESOL Publications: Alexandria, VA.
Kessler, G. (2010). Fluency and anxiety in self access speaking tasks: The influence of environment (opens in a new window). Computer Assisted Language Learning (opens in a new window), 23(4), 359–373.
Kessler, G., & Bikowski, D. (2010). Developing collaborative autonomous learning abilities in computer mediated language learning: Attention to meaning among students in wiki space (opens in a new window). Computer Assisted Language Learning (opens in a new window), 23(1), 41-58.
Kessler, G. (2010). When they talk about CALL: Discourse in a required CALL class (opens in a new window).CALICO Journal, (opens in a new window) 27(2), 376-392.
Kessler, G. (2010). Virtual business: An Enron email corpus study (opens in a new window). Journal of Pragmatics (opens in a new window). 42(1), 262-270.
Healey, D., Hegelheimer, V., Hubbard, P., Iannou-Georgiou, S., Kessler, G., & Ware, P. (2009). TESOL Technology Standards Framework (opens in a new window). TESOL Publications: Alexandria, VA.
Kessler, G. (2009). Student initiated attention to form in wiki based collaborative writing (opens in a new window). Language Learning & Technology (opens in a new window), 13(1),79-95.
Kessler, G. (2009). Integrating technology in the foreign language education (opens in a new window). In K. Cennamo, J. Ross, P. Ertmer, & K. Potter (Eds.), Technology Integration for Meaningful Classroom Use: A Standards-Based Approach (opens in a new window). Wadsworth Publishing.
Kessler, G. (2009). Instructional technology for international students (opens in a new window). In M. Andrade & N. Evans (Eds), International Students: Strengthening a Critical Resource (opens in a new window). American Council on Education: Washington, DC.
Kessler, G., & Plakans, L. (2008). Does teachers' confidence with CALL equal innovative and integrated use? (opens in a new window) Computer Assisted Language Learning (opens in a new window), 21(3), 269-282.
Kessler, G. (2007). Formal and informal CALL preparation and teacher attitude toward technology. (opens in a new window) Computer Assisted Language Learning (opens in a new window), 20(2), 173-188.
Kessler, G. (2007). Moodle: Getting together online gets even better. ESL Magazine, 56, 12-16 (Pre-print version (opens in a new window))
Kessler, G. (2006). Assessing CALL teacher training: What are we doing and what could we do better? (opens in a new window) In P. Hubbard, & M. Levy (eds.,) Teacher education in CALL. (opens in a new window)John Benjamins: Amsterdam, 22-42.