UPCOMING TALKS & PRESENTATIONS​
  • Kessler, M. (May 5, 2025). Research methods and future directions in L2 digital multimodal composing. Invited talk for special event held by the L2 Writing Research Group at Iowa State University (online), Ames, IA, USA.
  • Kessler, M. (May 23, 2025). Digital multimodal composing: Reflecting on research trends and charting future directions. Invited plenary talk to be presented at the L2 Writing Research Seminar, Murcia, Spain.
  • Kessler, M., & Tardy, C. M. (March 21-23, 2026). Reimagining disciplinary writing: Leveraging digital multimodal genres for sharing applied linguistics research with broad audiences. Co-organizers for invited colloquium to be presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, USA.

PREVIOUS TALKS & PRESENTATIONS
  1. Rostrán Valle, J. M., Çekmegeli, K., & Kessler, M. (2024, November). Foreign language learners' reported uses of GenAI for L2 writing purposes. Paper presented at the ACTFL Annual Convention, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
  2. Akay, M., Kim, J., Ferronato, T., Torres Centurion, M. J., & Kessler, M. (2024, November). Methods and ethics in the commercial language app landscape: Exploring MALL research. Paper presented at the International Symposium on Applied Linguistics (online), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 
  3. Çekmegeli, K., Rostrán Valle, J. M., & Kessler, M. (2024, October). Artificial intelligence and second language writing: Writers' usage and perceptions of GenAI tools' ethicality. Paper presented at 21st annual Technology for Second Language Learning Conference at Iowa State University (online), Ames, IA, USA.
  4. Marino, F., & Kessler, M. (2024, March). Exploring rhetorical moves, multimodal features, and accessibility in infographics: A comparative study. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Annual Conference, Houston, TX, USA.
  5. Kessler, M. (2024, January). Developing a professional web presence. Invited speaker for workshop hosted by the LINGO Graduate Student Group and the Digital, Discourse, Media, & Writing Lab, Tampa, FL, USA.
  6. Kessler, M. (2024, January). Mobile assisted language learning. Invited panelist for a special event held by the CALICO Graduate Student Special Interest Group. Online event.
  7. Kessler, M. (2023, October). Discussant for the colloquium, Approaches to researching genre knowledge development across languages and contexts (colloquium organizer: Christine Tardy). Presented at the Symposium on Second Language Writing (SSLW), Tempe, AZ, USA.
  8. Casal, J. E., & Kessler, M. (2023, October). Generative AI, research writing, and ethics in applied linguistics: How do we identify human-produced writing? Paper presented at the 20th annual Technology for Second Language Learning Conference at Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA. 
  9. Kessler, M. (2023, August). Digital multimodal visualizations and metacognitive awareness: Insights for language teacher education and L2 learning. Paper presented at the EUROCALL 2023 Conference, Reykjavik, Iceland.
  10. Kessler, M. (2023, June). Digital multimodal composing: A systematic review of tasks, activities, and tools used in empirical research. Paper presented at the CALICO 2023 Conference, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
  11. Kessler, M., & Casal, J. E. (2023, March). Genre theory, genre-based tasks, and pedagogical activities in L2 writing instruction: A state-of-the-field study. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Annual Conference, Portland, OR, USA.
  12. Kessler, M., & Marino, F. (2023, March). Online ethnographic research in applied linguistics: A systematic review of data collection and handling practices. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Annual Conference, in the colloquium (organizer: Daniel R. Isbell) Ethics in applied linguistics research methods: Evidence and action, Portland, OR, USA.
  13. Kessler, M. (2023, March). AAAL orientation session for first-time attendees. Invited panelist and presenter for the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Annual Conference, Portland, OR, USA.​
  14. Kessler, M. (2023, January). Preparing cover letters and CVs for the job market. Invited guest lecture for graduate student seminar, LIN 7635 (Professional Development), University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA.
  15. Kessler, M. (2022, November). Multimodal writing activities for ELT. Invited guest lecture for graduate student seminar, LLT 809, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
  16. Kessler, M. (2022, October). Self-guided language learning: Principles and practices for success beyond the classroom. Invited guest lecture for USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Fall Global Experience Workshop, Tampa, FL, USA. 
  17. Kessler, M. (2022, May). L2 English learners' corrective feedback-seeking behaviors and L1 speakers' responses: An investigation of an asynchronous online community. Paper presented at the 4th annual conference on Technological Innovation for Specialised Linguistic Domains, Madrid, Spain.
  18. Kessler, M., & Casal, J. E. (2022, March). Using visualization reflections for promoting English language writers' genre awareness.  Paper presented at the TESOL 2022 International Convention, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  19. Kessler, M. (2022, March). Ethics in online and social media research: Collecting data while respecting and protecting participants' identities. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Annual Conference, in the colloquium (organizers: Amr Rabie-Ahmed, Carlo Cinaglia, Rosa Manchón, and Peter De Costa) Ethical issues in applied linguistics: Engaging with different communities, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  20. Kessler, M. (2021, November). Language learning beyond the classroom. Invited guest lecture for USF Judy Genshaft Honors College Fall Global Experience Workshop, Tampa, FL, USA. 
  21. Farrell, S., & Kessler, M. (2021, October). Leveraging OASIS for EFL writing teacher professional development workshops. Paper  presented at the Sunshine State TESOL Conference, Tampa, FL, USA. 
  22. Kessler, M. (2021, June). Supplementing mobile-assisted language learning with reflective journal writing:  A case study of Duolingo users' experience. Invited talk presented as a part of Duolingo's Research Colloquia Series, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. 
  23. Kessler, M. (2021, March). Using digital activity logs to support reflective English language learning. Tech tip presented at the TESOL 2021 International Convention  - CALL IS Electronic Village, Houston, TX, USA.
  24. Kessler, M. (2021, March). L2 writers' metacognitive genre awareness: Understanding the social and learner-internal factors influencing development. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Annual Conference, Houston, TX, USA.
  25. Kessler, M., Ma, W., & Solheim, I. (2020, October). Topical knowledge effects on L2 writing: A conceptual replication of He and Shi (2012).  Paper presented at the Second Language Research Forum, Nashville, TN, USA.​
  26. Kim, S., & Kessler, M. (2020, October). Exploring EFL university students' uses of lexical bundles and their relationship to writing quality.  Paper presented at the Second Language Research Forum, Nashville, TN, USA.
  27. Kessler, M. (2020, February). What you know, how you use it, and why: A longitudinal study of L2 writers' metacognitive genre development.  Invited talk as part of Ohio University's Linguistics Colloquium Series, Ohio University, Athens, OH, USA.
  28. Kessler, M. (2019, November). Technology-mediated writing: Using stimulated recall to explore L2 writing strategies. Paper presented at the Symposium on Second Language Writing (SSLW), in the colloquium (organizer: Charlene Polio) Leveraging stimulated recall for L2 writing research: The effects of design factors on data characteristics, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA.
  29. Kessler, M. (2019, September). Sociocultural Theory and SLA. Invited lecture for graduate student seminar, LLT 861, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
  30. Kessler, M., & Solheim, I. (2019, July). Can TBLT be 'authentic' in EFL contexts?: The case of China. Paper presented at the Sino-US Symposium on Foreign Language Education, Wuhan, China.
  31. Kessler, M., & Loewen, S. (2019, March). Synchronous video computer-mediated communication with TalkAbroad: An exploratory study of Spanish-as-a-foreign-language pedagogy. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, USA.
  32. Kessler, M. (2019, March). Technology-mediated L2 English writing: Exploring a new graduate student's writing strategies. Paper presented at the 4th Purdue Linguistics, Literature, & Second Language Studies Conference, Lafayette, Indiana, USA.
  33. Kessler, M. (2019, March). A text analysis and raters' perspectives of a promotional genre: Exploring Fulbright ETA application statements. Paper presented at the Michigan Academy of Science Annual Conference, Alma, MI, USA.
  34. Loewen, S., & Kessler, M. (2019, January). Connecting SLA theory and CALL technologies in the L2 classroom. Invited talk for Center for Language Teaching Advancement, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
  35. Kessler, M. (2018, March). Fulbright ETA personal statements and statements of grant purpose: A rhetorical move-step analysis.  Paper presented at the 3rd Purdue Linguistics, Literature, & Second Language Studies Conference, Lafayette, Indiana, USA.
  36. Kessler, M. (2018, February). A genre analysis of Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship statements. Poster presented at the Council of Graduate Students 10th Annual Academic Conference, East Lansing, Michigan, USA.​



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