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Krisztina Domjan
CAS | English Language Training Academy
Spring Valley Building 409
SVB 409 by appointments virtual or in person
Additional Positions at AU
Dr. Domjan is the past Chair of the OGIS Faculty Council
Dr. Domjan is CTRL's inaugural Artificial Intelligence in Instruction Faculty Fellow AY23-24 and AY24-25
Degrees
PhD, English Language and Intercultural Communication, 2013
Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, United Kingdom


M.A., European Languages and Intercultural Studies, 2003
Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, United Kingdom

B.A., Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), 1999
Kodolányi János University College, Szekesfehervar, Hungary

Languages Spoken
English, Hungarian
Favorite Spot on Campus
W-B Amphitheater
Favorite Place in Washington DC
ARTECHOUSE
Book Currently Reading
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, Digital for Good, Richard Culatta, Metafizika by Puzser
Bio
Krisztina is a progressive and compassionate educator with experience in a range of educational settings: higher, adult, and secondary education of civilian and military learners. She has taught Intercultural Studies, Research Writing, Composition and Discussion courses in Hungary, in England, in Germany (military base) and in the USA. She is an advocate of lifelong learning, professional development, innovative teaching practices, continuous fieldwork and qualitative research in education for the enhancement of the learning experience, inclusion and student retention. She shares innovative and stimulating ideas and professional development resources with colleagues and in professional learning circles. She has experience teaching in-person and online courses.
Dr. Domjan is currently serving as the Chair of the OGIS Faculty Council.
For the Media
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Teaching

Fall 2024

  • CORE-105 Complex Problems Seminar: iGen Reboot

  • ELTA-081 Intro to Grad Academic Writing

  • OGIS-130 Intercultural Understanding

Spring 2025

  • CORE-105 Complex Problems Seminar: iGen Reboot

  • ELTA-130 Intercultural Understanding

  • ELTA-130 Intercultural Understanding

Partnerships & Affiliations


  • President 2023-2024


  • Member


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Scholarly, Creative & Professional Activities

Professional Presentations

  • 2024 April 11 - International TESOL Convention Virtual, Future ESL Writing Unveiled: When Human Creativity Meets AI Precision

  • 2024 March 21 - International TESOL Convention, Navigating Intercultural Skills Acquisition through Inclusive Task-based Adventures

  • 2024 January 11-12 - Ann Ferren Conference at 鶹ý

    • AI-n’t Cheating: Effective Pedagogy, Academic Integrity and the Unpredictable in Predictive Technology, Co-Presenter

    • Instructional Efficiency with Generative AI: Traditional Meets GAI-Assisted Teaching, Co-Presenter

    • Bridging Perspectives: Fostering Global Dialogue in the University Classroom, Co-Presenter

    • Getting Feedback on Your Feedback (Or 'The Feedback Loop'), Co-Presenter

  • 2023 October 13 - AAC&U Global Learning Conference, Bridging Perspectives: Fostering Global Dialogue in the University Classroom, Co-Presenter

  • 2023 November 04 - WATESOL Annual Conference, Instructional Efficiency with ChatGPT: Traditional Meets AI-Assisted Teaching, Presenter

  • 2023 April 11 - 鶹ý CTRL Workshop, Leveraging the Power of Generative and Assistive AI Tools in Higher Education: Strategies for Management, Utilization, and Awareness, Co-Presenter

  • 2023 April 08 - WATESOL Spring Webinar Series: Generative AI: An Inevitable Part of ESL Writing Classes? Co-Presenter

  • 2023 March 22 - International TESOL Convention: Automated Corrective Feedback Programs: Deficits to Learning or Emeging Assests? Co-Presenter

  • 2023 March 23 - International TESOL Convention: Building Learner Competence through Inclusive Synchronous Discussions Innovate and Implement - Practical Tech-Supported Instruction Mini-Session, Presenter

  • 2023 January 13 - Ann Ferren Conference at 鶹ý, Session 502, , Co-Presenter

  • 2023 January 12 - Ann Ferren Conference at 鶹ý, Session 202, , Co-Presenter

  • 2022 October 29 - WATESOL Annual Conference, , Presenter

  • 2022 May, 鶹ý CTRL May Workshops: - Panel Discussion and Workshop
  • 2022 March, International TESOL Conference: ID 177:

  • 2022 January Ann Ferren Conference at 鶹ý, , Panel Discussion Chair

  • 2021 October WATESOL Higher Ed SIG session:

  • 2021 August - 鶹ý CTRL August Workshops:

  • 2021 May - 鶹ý CTRL May Workshops:

  • 2021 March - April 鶹ý CTRL IP Fellows FLC:

  • 2021 February - April WATESOL Higher Ed PLC:

  • 2021 February Greenberg Seminar (鶹ý Greenberg Year 2 Students)

  • 2021 January, Ann Ferren Conference at 鶹ý. and
  • 2020 Nov29-Dec 05 :
    • Poster: Bringing Transparency to the Classroom: Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment
    • Ignite-talk: Equity Action Forum (panel presenter), Higher Education Transparency and Inclusive Pedagogy
  • 2020 Sept 14, 鶹ý, Senate FacCDEI Campus Dialogues: Working with International Students, panelist
  • 2020 Aug 12, 鶹ý, August Workshop: Seeing Diversity-Equity-Inclusion in a New Light
  • 2020 June 12, Inclusivity in the Classroom for Georgia Southern’s Curriculum Studies Summer Collaborative, panelist
  • 2020, June 5 Annual Shorelight Virtual TESOL Conference, Building Learner Competence through Inclusive Synchronous and Asynchronous Discussions
  • 2020 April Professional Development for the ELTA Department at 鶹ý: s
  • 2020 February 29, WATESOL Spring Mini-Conference
  • 2020 January 10, Ann Ferren Conference at 鶹ý,
  • 2019 Oct 05, WATESOL Fall 2019 Conference Poster Presentation Creating Transparency in the Classroom with Online Tools
  • 2019 Oct 02, Intensive English Program Directors National Summit, Shorelight Education, Washington DC. Creating a Transparent and Inclusive Learning Environment with Digital Tools
  • 2019 April Professional Development Workshop for the ELTA Department at 鶹ý: Source Integration Techniques
  • 2019 April 17, Chalk Talk, at CTRL 鶹ý,
  • 2018 AU Annual Report - Lead in Academics, Teaching and Experiential Learning
  • 2018 August 16, Teaching, Research, and Technology Workshops at CTRL 鶹ý, Engaging the Reluctant Learner: Facilitating Growth with Google Tools
  • 2018 June, Universal Language
  • 2018 April, VCCS New Horizons Conference - Student Success, 2018.
  • 2018 January, Ann Ferren Conference, 鶹ý. Panel Discussion Participant Tips and Tricks for Googling Your Way to a Learner-Centered Classroom
  • 2017 April CLLC at Virginia International University: Next Generation Learning with Google Drive
  • 2017 March: VCCS English, History, & Related Humanities Peer Group ConferenceNewest Technology in Classroom or Online: Tips and Tricks on Creating a Learner-driven Environment
  • 2017 January 03 & 14: PUP at NVCC, Annandale:
  • 2015 October: VCCS Distance Education Peer Group Conference (Session: “Engaging ELLs and Building Student Confidence in Oral and Written Communication: Effective Uses of Web 2.0 Tools”)
  • 2015 October: ACLI Faculty Appreciation Day (Session: : ”)
  • 2012 October, WATESOL Fall Conference (SIG Session: “Addressing the Absence of First/Heritage Language Support and the Promotion of Multicultural Growth among Immigrant Students in the Secondary School Environment”) published in the newsletter
  • 2012 April, WVTESOL Spring Conference (Session: “Addressing the Absence of First/Heritage Language Support and the Promotion of Multicultural Growth among Immigrant Students in the Secondary School Environment”)

INVITED TALKS

  • Presenter, 2024 March 26, Eurasia Foundation , Forging Professional Opportunities and Cultivating Collaborative Learning Communities: The WATESOL Model

  • Presenter, 2024 March 25, ELEL - English Language Exchange for Lebanese teachers: Advancing Careers and Building Learning Networks: The Synergy Between WATESOL Association and TESOL International

  • Presenter, 2023 March 27, Eurasia Foundation , Uniting the ESL Community: The Washington TESOL Association and its Connection to TESOL International

  • Panelist, 2023 February 07, 鶹ý, Leveraging the Power of Generative and Assistive AI Tools in Higher Education: Strategies for Management, Utilization, and Awareness

  • 2022 May, 鶹ý CTRL May Workshops: - Panel Discussion

  • Panelist, 2020 Sept 14, 鶹ý,

  • Panelist, 2020 Jun 12, for Georgia Southern’s Curriculum Studies Summer Collaborative

  • Presenter, 2019 Oct 02, Intensive English Program Directors National Summit, Shorelight Education, Washington DC. Creating a Transparent and Inclusive Learning Environment with Digital Tools

Work In Progress

  1. Domjan, K. (2023). The Significance of Information Literacy and Transparency in Academic Class Discussions. In Sengupta, E. (Ed.). High Impact Practices in Higher Education: International Perspectives. Emerald Publishing Limited

  2. Essay: [2021] WATESOL Newsletter; and

  3. Essay: [2023]

  4. Journal Article: Finding the Boundaries of Assistive and Generative AI as Learning and Teaching Assets (April 2022 - Research in progress)
  5. Journal Article: Protecting Socio-cultural Identity Rhizomes from Social Media: The Consequences of Hyperstimulated Roots and Shoots of Digital Participants (Dec 2022- Research in progress)

Honors, Awards, and Fellowships

Artificial Intelligence in Instruction FacultyFellow in the Faculty Fellows Program AY 2023/2024, The Center for Teaching, Research and Learning (CTRL) at 鶹ý

CTRL's 2021-2022 Milton and Sonia Greenberg Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award 2022 May at 鶹ý

Inclusive Pedagogy Fellow in the Faculty Fellows Program AY 2019/2021, The Center for Teaching, Research and Learning (CTRL) at 鶹ý

Jack Child Teaching with Technology Award, 2018 April, 鶹ý

New Horizons Excellence in Education Award Finalist: Innovative Teaching and Learning (Providing Equal Opportunities for Traditional and Next Generation Learners: A Learning Environment Supported by Basic Interactive Tools), 2018 April,Virginia Community College System

Outstanding Service to the College Award, October 2016, NVCC Annandale Campus

Research Interests

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging: Inclusive, and Transparent Teaching Practices

  • Intergroup Dialogues

  • AI Literacy Skills and Digital Citizenship Competencies

  • Intercultural Understanding, International Relations

  • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Communication Skills

  • Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

  • Composition/Written and Oral Communication Skills

  • Generation Z intellectual habits