Today I gave a workshop on the IRB application process. The workshop was hosted by FLRT. I had done a workshop last April, so we asked FLRT members what they wanted this time. After an overview of the new Huron system and the SmartForm, we focused on the Protocol template, with lots of Q&A.
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New Language Pod pub!
I have a new open-access publication, co-authored with my Language Pod colleagues Anna Babel, Nikole Patson, Laura Wagner, Kathryn Campbell-Kibler, Cynthia G. Clopper, Rachael Frush Holt, and Shari Speer. Language science and intergenerational learning in a science center is part of a special issue of the Journal of Museum Education on intergenerational learning. We discuss how language science can promote intergenerational learning in informal learning institutions. We describe our work with and at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) over the past decade, explain what language science is, and relate how we have leveraged it to engage visitor groups. We then focus on two projects: (1) a study of science center programs that engage young emergent bilinguals and their families and (2) an outreach project to develop and implement language science activities about Spanish to be conducted in Spanish and/or English.
FLRT Leadership for AY 2025-26
We have a fabulous new leadership team for FLRT!
President Ruiping Chen is a second-year PhD student in MLE. Her research interests center on how language teachers and learners construct and reconstruct their identities in response to the integration of digital tools in educational contexts.
Vice President Mega Wulandari is a second-year PhD student in MLE. Her research interests focus on supporting preservice English teachers in integrating technology-enhanced language learning and fostering more humanized approached to digital education.
Treasurer Maya Ardianti is a PhD student in MLE. Her research centers on process-based learning and authentic assessment in EFL and ESP, with a focus on how professional demands and technological advances shape foreign language education.
Secretary Ruonan Yang is a second-year Ph.D. student in MLE. Her research focuses on technology-enhanced and AI-assisted education, with particular interests in digital multimodal composing, AI for academic writing, and automated writing.
Jaee Sonalkar awarded EHE Travel Grant for ACTFL
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aee Sonalkar has been awarded the EHE Graduate Student Travel Award to present her research at the 2025 American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her work explores innovative approaches to teacher education in Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), with a focus on developing effective strategies to support language educators.
Multilingual Grandmaster Showdown
YouTuber Xiaomanyc came to OSU on May 1st to showcase his multilingual skills as he conversed with OSU students in 12 different languages… at the same time! The event was sponsored by FLRT, the Multilingual Language Education program, and the Buckeye Language Education Resource Center (BuckLER). Check out the video posted by Xiaomanyc about his visit.
FLRT workshop on IRB Huron
Today I gave a workshop on OSU’s new IRB application system Huron for members of FLRT. To begin, I went over some Huron basics, shared a few useful links, and pointed out some benefits of the new system. After that, we focused on 10 key issues in creating a successful application to the Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSS) IRB. My workshop is one of 4 organized by FLRT leadership this semester. The other 3 were on grant writing, leveraging technology in research, and building connections at conferences.
LingComm 2025!
This week I am participating in the International Conference on Linguistics Communication, LingComm25, an online conference for people who do (or who enjoy) science communication in linguistics. With my friends and colleagues Anna Babel (Spanish & Portuguese), Kathryn Campbell-Kibler (Linguistics), and Laura Wagner (Psychology), I am presenting on our project Aquí se habla español!! Public Outreach at COSI in Spanish.
Jaee Sonalkar receives travel awards
Jaee Sonalkar has been awarded the Edward J. Ray Travel Award for Scholarship and Service ($1,000) and an EHE Graduate Student Travel Award ($950) to present her research at the International Association for Task-Based Language Teaching (IATBLT) Conference in the Netherlands. In addition, Jaee’s first academic publication, a book review, has been published in the Language Education & Technology journal.
Bahar Balaban wins 3MT competition
Bahar Balaban recently participated in the Three Minute Thesis competition at OSU, a prestigious event that challenges graduate students to present their research in just three minutes. She won 1st place in the College of Education and Human Ecology with her presentation on multilingual identity development of international students at OSU. The 3MT competition provides a valuable opportunity for graduate students to refine their presentation skills, gain confidence, and share their work with a broader audience.
AOEL project webpages are live!
The Advancing Ohio’s English Learners (AOEL) project webpages are now live! Start at the AOEL landing page, from which you can explore the 3 resources created by our team:
- Family Roadmap
- Instructional Roadmap
- Administrator’s Toolkit
Please note that ODEW is still making some last-minute adjustments to the English Learners with Suspected Disabilities webpage in the Instructional Roadmap. All other pages are published.