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Shannon Sauro is a Professor in the Department of Education at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), with a focus on technologically-mediated language teaching and learning. Her research explores intersections between fan practices, digital literacy, and second language acquisition, particularly through virtual exchange and task-based methodologies. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Linguistics from the University of Pennsylvania and is a docent in English language education at Malmö University.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Educational Linguistics, University of Pennsylvania
- Docent in Engelska med språkdidaktisk inriktning, Malmö University
- M.A. in TESOL, Iowa State University
- B.A. in German, Political Science & History, Duke University
Research Interests:
- Fanfiction and online communities' role in language learning
- Virtual exchange programs for intercultural competence
- Task-based language teaching (TBLT) methodologies
- Educational technology integration in language classrooms
Professional Roles:
- Associate Editor, Language Learning & Technology
- Editorial Board Member: CALICO Journal and TESOL Quarterly
- Former President, Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO)
- Communications Officer, UNICollaboration
Projects:
- VALIANT: EU-funded initiative for teacher innovation networks
- FanTALES: Leveraging fanfiction for language education
- EVOLVE: Evidence-based virtual exchange research
Teaching Experience:
- U.S., Sweden, and Japan: Courses in academic writing, TESOL, and language education
- Supervised doctoral research on technology and telecollaboration in language learning
Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles, co-edited volumes including CALL for Mobility and The Handbook of Technology and Second Language Teaching and Learning, and special journal issues on digital wilds in language learning.
