STELLA K. HADJISTASSOU Language Center E-mail address: [email protected] of Cyprus [email protected] Kallipoleos Avenue 29, Iacovio Building, P.O. Tel: 9771026 Box 20537 CY 1678 Nicosia, Cyprus Tel: +357 22892902

EDUCATIONAL PROFILE

Ph.D. in Rhetoric/Composition and Linguistics (Specialization in Computer-Assisted Language Learning), , Tempe, AZ, 2009 Dissertation Title: “Polyphony, Conflict and Argumentation in Networked and Face-to-Face Exchanges among Advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) Learners: A Cultural-Historical Activity Perspective." Overall GPA: 4.00/4.00 (Chair: Dr. Karen L. Adams, Committee Members: Dr. Elly van Gelderen and Dr. Christian Faltis- University of California at Davis)

Master of Teaching English as a Second Language, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 2002 Focus: Second Language Acquisition from a Vygotskian Psycholinguistic Perspective Applied Project: Second Language Acquisition from a Vygotskian Perspective: Microgenetic Development Overall GPA: 4.00/4.00 (Chair: Dr. Marysia Johnson, Committee Members: Dr. Elly Van Gelderen and Dr. Sarah Brem)

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL, 2000 Overall GPA: 3.45/4.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Acting Director, Language Center, February 2018-Present Visiting Lecturer University of Cyprus

Research Fellow, KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, University of Cyprus, December 2008-Present Managing and Coordinating Externally-Funded Research Projects; Conducting Research in Virtually- Constructed Environments; Teacher Training; Using Various Web 2.0 Technologies to Prepare Pedagogical Material for Teaching Undergraduate Students Key Terminology in English; Coordinating and Actively Participating in the Construction of a Virtual Engineering Village; Proposing and Submitting Research Grants

Scientific Collaborator, European University Cyprus, October 2012 – Fall 2017 Taught the following courses: Graduate-level Courses: LIN 501: English Teaching Methodology (Spring 2014, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Fall 2017; Online Course) LIN 512: Research Methodology (Spring 2015) LIN 561: Core Issues in Second Language Acquisition (Fall 2013) 2

LIN 621: Introduction to Computer-Assisted Language Learning (Spring 2017; Online Course)

Undergraduate-level Courses: LIN 325: Second Language Acquisition (Fall 2014 & Fall 2016) LIN 362: Teaching Methodology I (Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017) LIN 365: Technology in Second Language Learning (Spring 2015) LIN 367: Second Language and Technology (English Materials & the Media) (Fall 2012) LIN 430A: English Teaching Internship (Spring 2013, Spring 2017)

Teaching Associate, English Dept., Arizona State University, August 2004 – May 2009 Taught the following courses: ENG 101 – First Year Composition (Fall 2004: Sole instructor; Self-designed syllabus) ENG 102 – First Year Composition (Spring 2005: Sole instructor; Self-designed syllabus) ENG 107 – First Year Composition for International Students (Two Sections: Fall 2005 and Fall 2006: Sole instructor; Self-designed syllabi) ENG 107 Hybrid- (Spring 2008 as a Hybrid course – met twice a week in a conventional classroom and once a week in an online forum; Self-designed syllabus) ENG 108 – First Year Composition for International Students (Three Sections; two sections for fall 2007 and one for Spring 2007: Sole instructor; Self-designed syllabi) ENG 108 Hybrid – (Spring 2006 as a Hybrid course – met once a week online and once a week in class; Sole instructor; Self-designed syllabus) ENG 301 Online – Writing for the Professions (Fall 2008; Two Sections: Sole instructor; Self- designed syllabi; The course was taught using the Blackboard System and Second Life) ENG/LIN 312 – English in its Social Settings/ Sociolinguistics (Five Sections: Sole instructor for Spring 2007 and Spring 2008: Self-designed syllabi; Sole instructor for three break-out sessions for Dr. Don L. Nilsen for Fall 2005, Spring 2006, and Fall 2006; All sections taught in computer- mediated classrooms with self-designed material)

Instructor, Upward Bound Program, Arizona State University, October 2001 – May 2002 Taught English Grammar and Usage (Three sessions of junior students) Taught Research Skills for Academic Writing (Three sessions of senior students)

Research Associate, Computer Science Dept., Arizona State University, August 2002 – April 2004 Edited students’ dissertations, theses, and technical papers for grammar and syntax errors.

Editor, Computer Science Dept., Arizona State University, November 2001- July 2002 Edited students’ dissertations, theses, and technical papers for grammar and syntax errors.

Language/Lab Assistant at the American English and Culture Program (AECP), Arizona State University, June 2003 - August 2003 Edited students’ papers for grammar, provided tutoring individually and in small groups, assisted students in the computer & language lab.

Tutor, Upward Bound Program, Arizona State University, May-July, 2001 Tutored entering freshmen in English Composition for ENG 101 and UNI 101, to prepare them for college entry. Provided tutoring individually and in-groups, and consulted with instructors regarding students’ academic needs; edited their essays for the above courses.

RESEARCH FUNDING

European-Level Projects

Title: Redesigning educational curricula and digitally afforded collaborations to promote multimodal learning experiences (REDESIGN) Funding Agency: European Union 3

Coordinator: Stella K. Hadjistassou Total: € 228,504 Duration: 1 Nov. 2016-30 Apr. 2019 Description: Redesign educational curricula in second language learning and electrical engineering to offer immersive, engaging, and collaborative learning experiences for students across different academic institutions; develop a collaborative digital platform that instructors can use to post their resources, collaborative lectures, and instructional materials.

Title: Improvement of master-level education in the field of physical sciences in Belarusian (Physics) Funding agency: Capacity Building in Higher Education - Erasmus+, Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) UCY Principal Investigators: Stella Hadjistassou and Elias Kyriakides Total: € 660,576 Duration: 15 Oct. 2015-14 Oct. 2018 Description: Assist universities in Belarus to transit from the “5 plus 1” educational system to the “4 plus 2” system, compliant with the Bologna system principles; develop electronic books in English in technical and non-technical (e.g., thesis writing) subjects; development of a virtual laboratory by ICT means; use of Web 2.0 tools to improve the educational experience of students.

Title: EUROversity Funding agency: Capacity Building in Higher Education - Erasmus+, Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) UCY Principal Investigator: Stella Hadjistassou (and WP leader) Amount for UCY: €25,500 (total project EU contribution: €633,200) Duration: Dec. 2011- Nov. 2014 Description: Good practice in teaching and learning within virtual worlds; realize a community of practitioners deploying 2D/3D virtual worlds for education; lay the ground work for a virtual pan- European cross-educational platform and virtual pan-European courses.

National-Level Projects

Title: From Virtual Worlds to Virtual Engineering Classrooms: Emerging Virtual Learning Experiences in Engineering and English as a Second Language (VIRTUALWORLDS). Funding Agency: Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation Coordinators: Stella Hadjistassou and Elias Kyriakides Total: € 99,958 Duration: 1 Dec. 2008-28 Feb. 2011 Description: Implement innovative, constructive and task-oriented activities to expand students’ learning beyond the conventional classroom experience; development of a virtual village in Second Life, allowing students to interact with objects and immerse in new educational experiences; promotion of student interaction to acquire new knowledge and master newly taught concepts.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING IN SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING AND DIGITAL ENVIRONMENTS

Participated in CALICO preconference workshops on “H5P, ANVILL, and the Case for Faculty Authoring” where open-source authoring and media-centric tools were introduced. University of Illinois at Urbana Champagne, June 2018.

Participated in CALICO preconference workshops on “Multiple Literacies and ICC and Online Language Instruction.” These two workshops featured multiple tools and applications for online instruction and enacting multiple literacies and ICC. Michigan State University, Michigan, May 2016.

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Participated in the ISCAR 2011 preconference workshop on “Cultural-Historical Approaches to Children and Development (CHACDOC).” Various established scholars in the field of Cultural-Historical Activity, such as Anna Stetsenko, examined the multiple approaches related to psychological and linguistic development of children. Rome, Italy, May 2011.

Participated in the CALICO preconference workshop on “Holodecks as Educational Environments, or How to Teach in Second Life for (almost) Free.” This workshop examined the potential of helping instructors become acquainted with and implement holodeck technology in social virtualities, such as Second Life. Amherst College, MA, June 2010.

Participated in the CALICO preconference workshops on Virtual Worlds for Newbies: An Introduction to Life, Living and Teaching in Virtual Environments” and “Virtual Worlds for Advanced Users: Beyond the Basics.” The workshops explored the constructs and pedagogical values of virtual environments (Second Life and World of Warcrafts). Arizona State University, March 2009.

Participated in the CALICO preconference workshop on “Virtual Worlds and Language Teaching: Real Ideas for a Virtual Classroom.” The workshop provided an overview of virtual worlds (Second Life and Language Learning and Teaching. University of San Francisco, March 2008.

Participated in “The 24th Summer School of Applied Language Studies.” Focus: ''Language in Action: Vygotsky and Leontievian Legacy Today.'' Center for Applied Language Studies & Department of Languages. University of Jyväskylä, Finland, June 2006 (Taught among others by James Lantolf, Gordon Wells and Anna Stetsenko).

RESEARCH INTERESTS

The Integration of Tech in ESL and Teacher Training, such as Newly Constructed Platforms and Augmented Reality; English as a Second Language (ESL) Learning in Virtually-Constructed Environments; Epistemology in Pre-service Teacher Training; Ecological Perspectives in Linguistics; Emerging Contradictions in Virtually-Constructed Environments; The Application of Engeström’s (1987;1993;1999) Complex Cultural-historical Activity Model (CHAT) in Synchronous and Asynchronous Computer- mediated Communications and Face-to-face Encounters in ESL; Second Language Learning in Web 2.0 and More Precisely Learning in Virtual Environments such as Second Life; Second Language Acquisition and Vygotskian and Leont’evian Approaches to Activity Theory; Microgenetic Development; Peer Feedback Exchanges in Advanced ESL Classrooms; Sociolinguistics.

OTHER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE iPad Integration in Evaluating Pre-service Teachers’ Teaching Practice Responsibilities, Fall 2015 to present Devised a framework for recording and evaluating pre-service teachers’ teaching practice. This innovative project was initiated by Dr. Christopher Allen and Mr. David Richardson at in .

Virtual Learning in Business Virtual Environments: The Role of Interactive Collaboration in Completing Assigned Tasks and Navigating Through Virtual Forums, Oct. 2008 to 2009, Arizona State University (Study conducted in the context of an online technical communication course at Arizona State University, including online sections of ENG 301) Primary Investigator: Dr. Karen L. Adams Position Held: Co-investigator Responsible for devising tasks in virtual forums for both native and ESL students; the study was conducted within a Cultural-historical Activity Theory perspective.

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The Application of Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) in Second Language Acquisition (ESL) in Synchronous and Asynchronous Forums (using Blackboard Vision, Version 7.0 of Blackboard Academic Suite), Oct. 2006 to 2009, Arizona State University (Studies conducted in multiple advanced ESL sections at Arizona State University, including ENG 107 and ENG 108) Primary Investigator: Dr. Karen L. Adams Position Held: Co-investigator Responsible for the application of what has been termed by scholars as the third generation of Cultural- Historical Activity Theory or CHAT and more precisely Engeström’s (1987;1993;1999) proposed framework along with Wells (in press) dialogic discoursing in ESL classrooms at Arizona State University. Collection of data included face-to-face interactions and Synchronous and Asynchronous Computer- Mediated Communications (CMC) using the asynchronous "Discussion Board" and the synchronous "Collaboration Sessions" of Blackboard Academic Suite, version 7.0 to investigate peer review sessions, group and other-related activities. Responsibilities also included devising the research methodology, collecting, transcribing and analyzing the data.

The Application of Cultural-historical Activity Theory in the Second Language Classroom Sep. 2005 to 2009, Arizona State University (Studies conducted in two advanced ESL writing sections, ENG 107 and ENG 108) Primary Investigator: Dr. Karen L. Adams Position Held: Co-investigator Responsible for the application of Engeström’s (1987;1993) and Cole and Engeström’s (1993) proposed framework on Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) in ESL classroom settings at Arizona State University, for the collection of data during in-class activities and peer review sessions, as well as online activities, for their transcription and analysis of research findings.

PUBLICATIONS

A. BOOKS

Hadjistassou, S. K., & Kyriakides (2018). E. Master Thesis Guidelines in Applied Physics. ISBN – 978-9934-22- 101-9

B. BOOK CHAPTERS (Refereed)

[1] Hadjistassou, S. K. (2018). Composing a Literature Review Section. Master Thesis Guidelines in Applied Physics.

[2] Fedotov, A. K. & Hadjistassou, S. K. (2018). Selection of Innovative Topics. Master Thesis Guidelines in Applied Physics.

[3] Hadjistassou, S. K. (2018). Type of Research Undertaken and Research Methodology. Master Thesis Guidelines in Applied Physics.

[4] Hadjistassou, S. K. (2018). Presentation and Discussion of Findings. Master Thesis Guidelines in Applied Physics.

[5] Hadjistassou, S. K. & Molka-Danielsen, J. (2016). Designing Alien Mysteries in Chatterdale: An Instructor’s Perspective. Handbook of Research on Gaming Trends in P-12 Education.

[6] Hadjistassou, S. K (2008). Emerging Feedback in Two English as a Second Language (ESL) Writing Forums. In Felicia Zhang and Beth Barber (Eds.) The Handbook of Research on Computer Enhanced Language Acquisition and Learning. IGI Global, 343-362. 6

[7] Hadjistassou, S. K. (2007). A Cultural-historical Activity Perspective: Collaborative Peer Review Exchanges Using Asynchronous Communications and Face-to-Face Interactions. In Riikka Alanen and Sari Poyhonen (Eds.) Language in Action. Vygotsky and Leontievian Legacy. Cambridge University Press, 380-394.

C. JOURNAL ARTICLES (Refereed)

[8] Hadjistassou, I. & Avgousti, M. I. [In-Preparation]. ReDesign: ReDesigning learning through a new LMS.

[9] Hadjistassou, S., Avgousti, M. I., & Allen, C. [Under Review]. An instructor’s quest for action research as a path for enhancing remote feedback provision and pre-service teachers’ self- reflections during geographically distant school placements in Kenya and Tanzania.

[10] Allen, C., & Hadjistassou, S. K. [In-press]. Transforming pre-service teachers’ experiences through i- Pads.

[11] Hadjistassou, S., & Allen, C. [2018] Using i-Pad mediated recordings and virtual feedback to introduce pre-service teachers to the epistemology of the teaching practice. Journal of Computers in Education, 373-392.

[12] Hadjistassou, S. K. (2017). The epistemology of skill and knowledge development to teach Portuguese in a virtual learning environment. The International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments (IJVPLE), 7 (1), 12-29.

[13] Hadjistassou, S. K. & Molka-Danielsen, J (2016). An experienced Austrian educator’s view on the 3D skills implemented to design and integrate an alien mystery in OpenSim. International Journal of Computer- Assisted Language Learning and Teaching, 6 (4), 1-19.

[14] Hadjistassou, S. K. (2016). Culturally Afforded Tensions in the Second Life Metaverse: From Sustainability Initiatives in Europe to Sustainability Practices in the United States. Web-based Learning and Teaching Technologies, 11 (2), 14-38.

[15] Hadjistassou, S. K. (2012). “An Activity Theory Exegesis on Conflict and Contradictions in Networked Discussions and Feedback Exchanges." CALICO Journal, 12 (2), 1-39.

D. ENCYCLOPEDIA ENTRIES (Refereed)

[16] Faltis, C. and Hadjistassou, S. K. (2008). “Situated Learning.” In J. M. Gonzalez (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education. Sage Publications, Inc (Invited publication).

[17] Hadjistassou, S. K (2008). “Culture Shock.” In J. M. Gonzalez (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education. Sage Publications, Inc (Invited publication).

[18] Hadjistassou, S. K. (2008). “Deficit-based Education Theory.” In J. M. Gonzalez (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education. Sage Publications, Inc (Invited publication).

[19] Hadjistassou, S. K. (2008). “Home Language Survey.” In J. M. Gonzalez (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education. Sage Publications, Inc (Invited publication).

E. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS (Refereed)

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[19] Molka-Danielsen, J., Hadjistassou, S., & Messl-Egghart, G. (2016) Investigating the affordances in affective learning in the Chatterdale mystery. CALL Communities and Culture, EuroCALL conference proceedings, 319-324.

[20] Allen, C., S. K. Hadjistassou, & Richardson, D. (2016). Using iPads as tools to evaluate preservice teachers’ teaching practice. CALL Communities and Culture, EuroCALL conference proceedings, 20-24.

[21] Molka-Danielsen, J, Mundy, D., Hadjistassou, S., Stefanelli, C. (2012). “Working Towards Good Practice in Virtual Worlds Teaching: Developing a Framework through the Euroversity Project.” Chapter in IRIS 2012 Selected Papers, Tapir Akademisk Press, Nr. 3.

[22] Hadjistassou, S. K. (2006). “A Cross-Cultural Examination of the Role of Gender in the Pragmatic Use of Diminutives.” Proceedings of 31st International LAUD Symposium, Landau, Germany, 1-25.

F. OTHER PUBLICATIONS

[1] Hadjistassou, S. K. (2011). “Οι προοπτικές των τρισδιάστατων εικονικών κόσµων στην εκµάθηση µιας δεύτερης ή ξένης γλώσσας, στην εκπαίδευση και έρευνα.” University of Cyprus Newsletter.

[2] Kyriakides, E. and Hadjistassou, S. K. (2010). “From Virtual Worlds to Virtual Engineering Classrooms: Emerging Virtual Learning Experiences in Engineering and English as a Second Language.” KIOS Newsletter, University of Cyprus.

[3] Hadjistassou, S. K. (2009). “A Teaching Tip: 3-D Learning for Online Technical Writing.” Writing Notes, Spring 2009, Arizona State University, 6.

[4] Hadjistassou, S. K. (2007). “Utilizing the Discussion Board in the ESL Writing Classroom: Paper Postings and Constructive Feedback Exchanges.” Writing Notes, Spring 2007, Arizona State University, 3-5.

G. NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

[1] Hadjistassou, S. and Kyriakides, E. (2017). Σηµαντική έρευνα από το Ερευνητικό Κέντρο Αριστείας του Πανεπιστηµίου Κύπρου «Κοίος». Paideianews.

[2] Hadjistassou, S. and Kyriakides, E. (2017). Συνεργασία µεταξύ έξι Ευρωπαϊκών ακαδηµαϊκών ιδρυµάτων. ΧΑΡΑΥΓΗ.

[3] Hadjistassou, S. and Kyriakides, E. (2017). “Συνεργασία µεταξύ έξι ευρωπαϊκών ακαδηµαϊκών ιδρυµάτων: Συντονίζει το ΚΟΙΟΣ µε στόχο την ενδυνάµωση ψηφιακών δεξιοτήτων.” ΧΑΡΑΥΓΗ.

[4] Hadjistassou, S. and Kyriakides, E. (2017). “Σηµαντική έρευνα από το Ερευνητικό Κέντρο Αριστείας του Πανεπ. Κύπρου «Κοίος». Paideianews.

[5] Kyriakides, E. and Hadjistassou, S. K. (2016). “Μεταρρύθµιση στη Λευκορωσία µε βούλα Πανεπιστηµίου Κύπρου.» ΦΙΛΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΟΣ.

[6] Kyriakides, E. and Hadjistassou, S. K. (2016). Το Κοίος του Πανεπιστηµίου Κύπρου σε εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραµµα στη Λευκορωσία. Διάλογος.

[7] Kyriakides, E. and Hadjistassou, S. K. (2016). “Σηµαντική έρευνα για Τριτοβάθµια Εκπαίδευση στη Λευκορωσία διεξάγει το Ερευνητικό Κέντρο ΠΚ «Κοίος». Paideianews.

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[8] Kyriakides, E. and Hadjistassou, S. K. (2016). “Σε εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραµµα στη Λευκορωσία το Ερευνητικό Κέντρο 'Κοίος' του Πανεπιστηµίου Κύπρου.” Κυπριακό Πρακτορείο Ειδήσεων (ΚΥΠΕ).

[9] Κyriakides, E. and Hadjistassou, S. K. (2016). Σε εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραµµα το Ερευνητικό Κέντρο «Κοίος». ΧΑΡΑΥΓΗ.

[10] Hadjistassou, S. K. (2011). “Οι προοπτικές των τρισδιάστατων εικονικών κόσµων στην εκµάθηση µιας δεύτερης ή ξένης γλώσσας, στην εκπαίδευση και έρευνα.” Χαραυγή, Kalimera.GR, Campus CY, and several other online portals.

INTERVIEWS

[1] Hadjistassou, S. K. (2011). “University enters another reality.” Cyprus Mail.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

[1] Hadjistassou, S. (2018). “ReDesign: Redesigning educational curricula across academic institutions around digital participatory learning.” CALICO Conference, Urbana, Champagne, June 2018.

[2] Hadjistassou, S., & Allen, C. (2018). Using iPad minis to enact affordances for constructive feedback and self-reflection as preservice teachers embark on a teaching journey in Tanzania." CALICO Conference, Urbana, Champagne, June 2018.

[3] Hadjistassou, S., & Allen, C. (2018). Recording Lessons on iPads during Field Experiences in Tanzania to Immerse Pre-service EFL Teachers in the Epistemology of Teaching. American Association of Applied Linguistics, Chicago, March, 2018.

[4] Allen, C., & Hadjistassou, S. (2017). The Use of Mobile Devices in the Provision of Remote Feedback on EFL Teaching Practice. CALICO Conference, Flagstaff, AZ May 2017.

[5] Molka-Danielsen, J., Hadjistassou, S., & Messl-Egghart, G. Investigating the affordances in affective learning in the Chatterdale mystery. EuroCALL conference, Limassol, August, 2016.

[6] Allen, C., S. K. Hadjistassou, & Richardson, D. (2016). Using iPads as tools to evaluate preservice teachers’ teaching practice. EuroCALL conference, Limassol, August, 2016.

[7] Hadjistassou, S. K. Using Wikis and iPads to Transform Future ESL/EFL Teachers’ Learning Experiences and Teaching Practices. The Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) Conference, Michigan State University, May 2016.

[8] Hadjistassou, S. K. “Developing online language teaching skills to teach oral Portuguese in a virtual environment.” American Association of Applied Linguistics, Orlando, Florida, 2016.

[9] Hadjistassou, S. K. Using iPads and Blogs to Guide Future ESL/EFL Teachers in Enhancing their Learning Experiences and Teaching Practices. The Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) Conference, Ohio University, May 2014.

[10] Meissl-Egghart, G., Richardson, D., & Hadjistassou, S. “EUROVERSITY: A Virtual World Network for European Higher Education.” Talking Head’s session at OnlineEduca, Berlin, December, 2012. 9

[11] Molka-Danielsen, J., Mundy, D. L., Hadjistassou, S. & Stefanelli, C. “Working Towards Good Practice in Virtual Worlds Teaching: Developing a Framework through the Euroversity Project.” International Symposium on Robotics and Intelligent Sensors (IRIS) conference, Germany, September, 2012.

[12] Hadjistassou, S. K. "Practice as the Guiding Principle in Research and Teaching in Second Life." The Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) Conference, , June 2012. [13] Hadjistassou, S. K. “The Role of Culture-specific Values in Molding Learning and Communicative Activity in Second Life.” Insights into applied linguistics: Languaging, agency, and ecologies, University of Jyväskylä Finland, June 2012.

[14] Hadjistassou, S. K. “Shaping Context and Dialogic Interactions in a Virtually-constructed Environment," The American Association of Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference, Chicago, March 2011.

[15] Hadjistassou, S. K. “Emerging Contradictions in Virtually-Constructed Exchanges: An Activity Theory Exegesis.” The International Society for Culture and Activity Research (ISCAR) Conference, Rome, Italy, 2011.

[16] Hadjistassou, S. K. “Instructor’s Role in Virtual Environments.” The Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) Conference, Amherst College, Massachusetts, June 2010.

[17] Hadjistassou, S. K. “Expanding the Collaborative Frameworks among Engineering and Technical and Professional Communication Students and Faculty through the Implementation of Virtually- Constructed Villages.” The American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, March 2010.

[18] Hadjistassou, S. K. “Virtual Learning in 3-D Business Virtual Environments: The Construction of Interactive Frames to Complete Assigned Tasks in an Online Classroom.” The Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) Conference. Arizona State University, March 2009.

[19] Hadjistassou, S. K. “Asynchronous and Synchronous Forums: Polyphony, Conflict and Argumentation in an English as Second Language Classroom." The American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference, Denver, Colorado, March 2009.

[20] Hadjistassou, S. K. “Emerging conflicts and collaborative frames in peer feedback exchanges on the Synchronous ‘Collaboration Sessions,’ on the Asynchronous ‘Discussion Board’ and on their Following Face-to-face Encounters in an Advanced ESL Classroom.” The International Society for Culture and Activity Research (ISCAR) Conference, University of San Diego, September 2008.

[21] Hadjistassou, S. K. “A Cultural-historical Activity Perspective: Synchronous and Asynchronous Computer-mediated Communications and Face-to-face Interactions in an Advanced ESL Writing Classroom.” Graduate Forum, TESOL Convention and Exhibition (Doctoral Forum), New York, April 2008 (1 out of the only 6 presentations selected by a panel of TESOL scholars).

[22] Hadjistassou, S. K. “Synchronous, Asynchronous and Face-to-face Feedback Exchanges in ESL: Ιnstrumental Components of the Peer Review Process.” The Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) Conference, University of San Francisco, California, March 2008.

[23] Hadjistassou, S. K. “Emerging Feedback during Synchronous and Asynchronous Computer Mediated Communications and their Subsequent Face-to-face Interactions in ESL.” XVI Annual Gathering for Sociocultural Theory and Second Language Learning Research Working Group, University of Arizona, October 2007.

[24] Hadjistassou, S. K. “Collaborative Peer-Review Feedback: An Activity for Transforming Learning and Expanding Knowledge during Asynchronous, Computer-Mediated Communications and Face-to- Face Interactions in an ESL Writing Classroom.” Language in Action: Vygotsky and Leontievian Legacy Today, University of Jyväskylä Finland, June 2006. 10

[25] Hadjistassou, S. K. “A Cross-Cultural Examination of the Role of Gender in the Pragmatic Use of Diminutives.” LAUD Symposium, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany, March 2006.

[26] Hadjistassou, S. K. “A Critical Examination of the Agendas that Dominate Literacy in English as a Second Language (ESL).” Western States Rhetoric and Literacy Conference, University of San Francisco, California, October 2005.

[27] Hadjistassou, S. K. “Second Language Literacy, Technology and the Sociopolitical Forces Influencing Τheir Development,” Western States Rhetoric and Literacy Conference, Tempe, AZ, October 2004.

[28] Hadjistassou, S. K. “The Semantic Space that Gender Occupies within Language,” 10th Annual Linguistics Symposium, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, March 2004.

[29] Hadjistassou, S. K. “The Syntactic Distribution of Greek Adverbs, their Syntactic and Semantic Properties, and the Formal Licensing Condition that They Obey,” 9th Annual Linguistics Symposium, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, April 2003.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS/LECTURES

[1] Hadjistassou, S. K. & Kyriakides, E. “ReDesign: Redesigning digital curricula around digitally participatory learning.” 30th Erasmus Program Anniversary Event, Nicosia, Cyprus, October, 2017.

[2] Hadjistassou, S. K. “The Implementation of the Second Life Metaverse in Second Language Teaching and Research.” European University Cyprus, July 2012.

[3] Hadjistassou, S. K. “The Implementation of Web 2.0 Technologies in Teaching and Learning.” Inclusive Education Seminars, Department of Education, University of Cyprus, October, 2011.

[4] Hadjistassou, S. K. “An Activity Theory Perspective on Contradictions in Networked and Face-to-Face Feedback Exchanges among English as a Second Language Learners.” Department of Education, University of Cyprus, January, 2011.

[5] Hadjistassou, S. K. “Culturally-Enacted Contradictions in Online Paper-Topic Postings and Peer- Feedback Exchanges and Virtually-Constructed Learning Environments.” In Dr. Papapavlou’s Research Method Class, Department of English, University of Cyprus, February, 2010.

[6] Hadjistassou, S. K. “Emerging Contradictions in Networked and Face-to-Face Exchanges among English as a Second Language Learners.” Department of English, University of Cyprus, October, 2009.

[7] Hadjistassou, S. K. “Emerging conflicts and collaborative frames in peer feedback exchanges on the Synchronous ‘Collaboration Sessions,’ on the Asynchronous ‘Discussion Board’ and on their Following Face-to-face Encounters in an Advanced ESL Classroom.” ISCAR, University of San Diego, September 2008 (presentation also available in Second Life)

[8] Hadjistassou, S. K. “A Cultural-historical Activity Perspective: Synchronous and Asynchronous Computer- Mediated Communications and Face-to-face Interactions in an Advanced ESL Writing Classroom.” Graduate Forum, TESOL Convention and Exhibition (Doctoral Forum), New York, April 2008 (1 out of the only 6 presentations selected by a panel of TESOL scholars).

EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER

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Telecollaboration and Virtual Exchange: The Journal of UniCollaboration Dialogic Pedagogy Journal

INVITED REVIEWER

ReCALL Journal, March, 2016 Journal of Computers in Education, April 2016, December 2016, November 2017, August 2018 Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Handbook of Research on Gaming Trends in P-12 Education, January 2015 The Computer Assisted Language Instructor Consortium (CALICO) Journal TESOL International Convention and English Language Expo 2013, 2017 International Symposium on Robotics and Intelligent Sensors (IRIS) 2012 International Society for Cultural and Activity Research (ISCAR) Conference, Italy 2011. HANDBOOK ON LANGUAGE RESEARCH, IGI Global Group, October 2006 and May 2007 14th Annual Graduate Linguistic Symposium, Arizona State University, April 2008

MEMBERSHIP

• UNICollaboration Organization (2016 to present) • EuroCALL (2015 to present) • EUROversity, (2010 to present) • AVALON Access to Virtual and Action Learning live ONline (2010 to present) • CALICO/EUROCALL Virtual Worlds Special Interest Group (2009 to present) • International Society for Cultural and Activity Research (ISCAR) (2007 to present) • The Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) (2007 to present) • American Association of Applied Linguistics (AAAL) (2005 to present) • Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (2005 to present) • The Graduate Scholars of English Association (GSEA) (2004 to 2008)

HONOR SOCIETIES

Honorary Member at The International Scholars Honor Society (Spring 2008 to present)

HONORS AND AWARDS

Sun Award: Serving University Needs, Arizona State University, Dec. 10, 2008 Award presented by Dr. Paul Matsuda, Director of the Writing Program in the English Department, for Excellent Performance and Fostering Collaboration at Arizona State University

Nomination for the Teaching Excellence Award by the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) at ASU for the academic year of 2007-2008 Nominated as a Graduate Teaching Associate for the pedagogical techniques implemented in class, as well as the utilization of resources and outstanding service to students at Arizona State University

TESOL Convention & Exhibition (Doctoral Forum), New York, April 2008 Selected by a panel of TESOL scholars to present 1 out of the only 6 presentations in the Doctoral Forum, TESOL Convention, New York, April 2008

Teaching Associate from the Department of English at ASU Academic Years of 2004-to present (accompanied by a stipend and out-of-state tuition fees waiver)

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Research Associate from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at ASU Academic Years of 2002-2004 (accompanied by a stipend and out-of-state tuition fees waiver)

Academic Award from the Dean of ASU Graduate College Academic Year of 2004-to present (In-state tuition fees waiver)

Academic Award from ASU Department of English Spring 2001, Academic Year of 2001-2002, Spring 2004, and Academic Years of 2004-2005 (out-of-state tuition fees waiver)

Roosevelt University Scholarship Roosevelt University, Spring 1998 – Spring 2000 (Partial tuition-fees scholarship)

TRAVEL GRANTS

The GPSA (Graduate and Professional Student Association) Travel awards from the Graduate and Professional Student Association at Arizona State University to attend the TESOL Doctoral Forum in New York, Spring 2008; the ISCAR Conference in San Diego, Fall 2008; and American Association of Applied Linguistics, Spring 2009

The GSEA (Graduate Scholars of English Association) Travel Grant Travel award from the Graduate Scholars of English Association to attend the CALICO conference in San Francisco; Spring 2008

The Earl A. and Lenore H. Tripke Travel Award Travel award from the Associate Dean of the ASU Graduate College, Spring 2006

Department of English Travel Grant Travel grant to attend the LAUD conference in Landau, Germany, Spring 2006

University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany Travel Grant Travel grant to attend the LAUD conference in Landau, Germany, Spring 2006

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Invited expert panel on HORIZON Higher Ed Expert Panel, 2016 & 2017

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Session Chair, EuroCALL conference, Limassol, August, 2016. • Co-Chair of Virtual Worlds Special Interest Group, CALICO, May 2012-2013. • Session Chair, CALICO Conference, Amherst College, MA, June 2010. • Session Chair, American Association of Applied Linguistics, Denver, Colorado, March 2009. • Session Chair, 14th Annual Linguistics Symposium, Arizona State University, AZ, April 2008. • Session Chair, ''Language in Action: Vygotsky and Leontievian Legacy Today'' 2006, University of Jyväskylä, Finland, June 2006. • Session Chair, 12th Annual Linguistics Symposium, Arizona State University, AZ, April 2006. • Session Chair, 8th Annual Linguistics Symposium, Arizona State University, AZ, April 2002.

MENTORING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

Ph.D. (Committee member) 13

Maria Iosifina Augusti, A research synthesis and systematic review of the impact of Web 2.0 tools and applications on the intercultural communicative competence of second or foreign language learners. Saint Louis University, April 2016.

Master’s (Committee Chair)

Margariti, Foteini [in-progress]. Teachers’ perceptions on the use of ICT in language education. European University, Cyprus.

Georgia, Costa. Past and future trends in Cloud-based learning. European University, Cyprus, May 2015.

Master Thesis (Committee Member)

Styliani Karatzia. European University, Cyprus, December 2017.

Peer mentor for Graduate Scholars of English Association (GSEA)

Cynthia Simmons and Wongjian Poolpoem. Arizona State University, AZ Fall 2006.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL/DEPARTMENTAL AND UNIVERSITY CONTRIBUTIONS

• Organizer of the event: “Reflections on how IT developments influence current trends in the use of ICT in education in general and in Modern Language Education in particular” by Ton Koenraad, European University Cyprus, Dec. 2016 • Guide for English Teaching Internship, European University Cyprus, May, 2017 (Manual submitted to the Ministry of Education and Culture) • GSEA Organizing Committee Chair, 14th Annual Graduate Linguistics/TESOL symposium, Arizona State University, May 2008 • Contributed educational material and suggestions to the Department of Electrical Engineering at Arizona State University for the development of a Search Engine that promotes collaborative learning and teaching in Power Engineering • Designed and contributed educational material for English Composition to the Chirton Project (An On-line Educational rEsource) • Designed and contributed educational material for ESL at Arizona State University • Designed and contributed material on various areas of Sociolinguistics for Dr. Don L. Nilsen’s break-out sections.

VOLUNTEER WORK

• CALICO conference, March 2008 and April 2009 • ASU Writing Program, Fall 2008 (received Sun Award for volunteer work) • Mentoring graduate students for the Graduate Scholars of English Association (GSEA), Arizona State University • Arizona Coalition against Domestic Violence

COMPUTER SKILLS

Augmented Reality (AR) in ESL Teacher Education; Holodecks in Second Life, Social Virtualities (Second Life, OpenSim, Minecraft), TYPO3; Adobe Illustrator; Camtasia; Multiple Learning Management Systems (such as Blackboard, Moodle); Photoshop, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 14 for 14

Windows; A wide multiplicity of Web 2.0 tools and applications and iPad applications; FrontPage; Dreamweaver

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Greek (Native speaker) English (Educated in the US; taught courses in English composition, ESL, and Sociolinguistics) Italian (Three years of formal instruction) Spanish (Introductory-level course)

REFERENCES

Available upon request