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Greg Kessler is a Professor of Innovative Learning Design and Technology. He has published extensively and delivered keynotes and featured talksaround 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 , and the forum in the journal among others.
He holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology from 51ÉçÇø, 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:
Hafour, M., De Felice, D., & Kessler, G. (2023). . Computer Assisted Language Learning,36 (7).
Kessler, G. (2023). Computer Assisted Language Learning. In E. Hinkel (Ed) , Volume 4, Routledge.
Kessler, G. (2021). Current realities and future challenges for CALL teacher preparation. 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.), . Palgrave Macmillan.
Kessler, G. (Ed.) (2018). . TESOL Publications.
Kessler, G. (2018). . Foreign Language Annals, 51(1), p. 205-218.
Kessler, G. (2018). CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning). . 1–6.
Kessler, G. (2018). Introduction to teaching and technology. . 1–5.
Kessler, G., & Hubbard, P. (2017). Language teacher education and technology. In C. Chapelle & S. Sauro (Eds.), . Wiley-Blackwell: Oxford.
Kessler, G. (2017). Second Language Writing, New Media, and Co-construction Pedagogies. In S. Thorne & S. May (Ed), . Springer.
Kessler, G. (2017). Technology in second language teaching and learning. In E. Hinkel (Ed) , 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.) . 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.), Bloomsbury: London.
Hubbard, P., Kessler, G., & Ware, P. (Eds.) (2016) , 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.), . 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:
Kessler, G. (2013). Collaborative language learning in co-constructed participatory culture. , 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.) . John Benjamins: Amsterdam.
Ware, P., & Kessler, G. (2013). CALL and digital feedback. In M. Thomas, H. Reinders, & M. Warschauer, (Eds.), . Continuum: London.
Kessler, G. (2012). Language teacher training in technology. In C. A. Chapelle (ed.), , Oxford:Wiley-Blackwell.
Kessler, G. (2012). Authoring tools for language assessment. In C. A. Chapelle (ed.), , Oxford:Wiley-Blackwell.
Kessler, G., Bikowski, D, & Boggs, J. (2012). . , 16(1), 91-109.
Kessler, G. (2012). . In G. Kessler, A. Oskoz, & I. Elola, (Eds.), . CALICO Monograph.
Kessler, G., Oskoz , A., & Elola, I. (2012). Technology across writing contexts and tasks. CALICO Monograph.
Kessler, G., & Bikowski, D. (2011). . 28(2),522-545.
Hanson-Smith, E., Healey, D., Hubbard, P., Iannou-Georgiou, S., Kessler, G., & Ware, P. (2011). . TESOL Publications: Alexandria, VA.
Kessler, G. (2010). . , 23(4), 359–373.
Kessler, G., & Bikowski, D. (2010). . , 23(1), 41-58.
Kessler, G. (2010). . 27(2), 376-392.
Kessler, G. (2010). . . 42(1), 262-270.
Healey, D., Hegelheimer, V., Hubbard, P., Iannou-Georgiou, S., Kessler, G., & Ware, P. (2009). . TESOL Publications: Alexandria, VA.
Kessler, G. (2009). . , 13(1),79-95.
Kessler, G. (2009). . In K. Cennamo, J. Ross, P. Ertmer, & K. Potter (Eds.), . Wadsworth Publishing.
Kessler, G. (2009). . In M. Andrade & N. Evans (Eds), . American Council on Education: Washington, DC.
Kessler, G., & Plakans, L. (2008). , 21(3), 269-282.
Kessler, G. (2007). , 20(2), 173-188.
Kessler, G. (2007). Moodle: Getting together online gets even better. ESL Magazine, 56, 12-16 ()
Kessler, G. (2006). In P. Hubbard, & M. Levy (eds.,) John Benjamins: Amsterdam, 22-42.