Kory Lawson Ching

Dr. Kory Lawson Ching is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis, specializing in writing technologies, digital literacies, and composition pedagogy. His work emphasizes peer response groups in the writing classroom and the integration of technology in education. Prior to UC Davis, he taught at UC Irvine, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and San Francisco State University, where he also instructed graduate courses in composition theory and qualitative research methods.

Education:

• PhD in English (Writing Studies) - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2008)
• MA in English - UC Irvine (1997)
• BA in English (Medieval Studies) - UC Irvine (1994)

Research focuses on how digital environments mediate writing processes and teacher preparation. His publications explore topics like distraction-free writing tools, qualitative research, and socio-cultural theories of literacy. He has been recognized with awards including the James L. Kinneavy Award (2008) and K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award (2000).

Teaching interests include writing in digital environments, ethnographic fieldwork, and game analysis. Grants include the Pathways Core Initiative Hybrid Course Redesign (2020–present) and a California State University technology grant (2014–2015). His work bridges traditional pedagogical practices with innovative digital methodologies.