Elizabeth Deifell

Dr. Elizabeth Deifell is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures at Appalachian State University. She specializes in teaching Spanish and TESL/Applied Linguistics, with research interests in Second Language Acquisition, curriculum design, computer-assisted language teaching, and heritage language instruction. Her work addresses challenges in language education, particularly in leveraging technology for effective teaching and learning in disruptive contexts like the pandemic.

Dr. Deifell holds a Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition from The University of Iowa, an M.A. in Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a B.A. in Spanish and Latin American Studies from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Her recent publications focus on emergency remote language teaching strategies and technology integration in post-pandemic education. She has contributed to special journal issues and peer-reviewed articles exploring topics such as online dictionary use and character learning in language education.

Her research emphasizes practical solutions for educators in digital and crisis-driven environments, with a focus on adapting curricula and leveraging CALL tools to enhance student outcomes.