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 American University

  • 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 - American University 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 American University, Session 502, Emerging Learning Assets in College Assignments: Automated Written Corrective Feedback Programs, Co-Presenter

• 2023 January 12 - Ann Ferren Conference at American University, Session 202, Spice Up Your Assignments, Co-Presenter

• 2022 October 29 - WATESOL Annual Conference, Inclusive Academic Class Discussions at College for ESL Students, Presenter

• 2022 May, American University CTRL May Workshops: Moving Past Silos: Antiracism, Equity, and Communities of Practice - Panel Discussion and Workshop

• 2022 March, International TESOL Conference: ID 177: The Significance of Information Literacy and Transparency in Class Discussions

• 2022 January Ann Ferren Conference at American University, College Students Scrolling and Strolling through Digital Spaces, Panel Discussion Chair

• 2021 October WATESOL Higher Ed SIG session: International Students Attaining Cultural Competence in Higher Ed

• 2021 August - American University CTRL August Workshops: Teaching Inclusively in the Hybrid Learning Modality: on Campus, in Person with Technology

• 2021 May - American University CTRL May Workshops: Critical Conversations with the Inclusive Pedagogy (IP) Fellows

• 2021 March - April American University CTRL IP Fellows FLC: The 7 Terms and Conditions of a Robust Learning-Centered Community

• 2021 February - April WATESOL Higher Ed PLC: The 7 Terms and Conditions of a Robust Learning-Centered Community

• 2021 February Greenberg Seminar (American University Greenberg Year 2 Students) Creating a Research Agenda, Publishing and Presenting at Academic Conferences

• 2021 January, Ann Ferren Conference at American University. Rebooting Online Learning Communities: the 7 Terms and Conditions of Effective Digital Participation and Equitable Class Discussions = Active Learning
• 2020 Nov29-Dec 05 ISTE:
  • 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, American University, Senate FacCDEI Campus Dialogues: Working with International Students, panelist
• 2020 Aug 12, American University, 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 American University: Synchronous and Asynchronous Academic Online Discussions 
• 2020 February 29, WATESOL Spring Mini-Conference Bringing Transparency to the Classroom: Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment
• 2020 January 10, Ann Ferren Conference at American University, Bridging Across Cultures and Making New Discoveries in an Inclusive Learning Environment
• 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 American University: Source Integration Techniques
• 2019 April 17, Chalk Talk, at CTRL American University, Bringing Transparency to the Classroom in an Interactive Learning Environment 
• 2018 AU Annual Report - Lead in Academics, Teaching and Experiential Learning
• 2018 August 16, Teaching, Research, and Technology Workshops at CTRL American University, Engaging the Reluctant Learner: Facilitating Growth with Google Tools
• 2018 June, Universal Language
• 2018 April, VCCS New Horizons Conference - Student Success, 2018. Engaging the Reluctant or Uncertain Learner: Facilitating Growth with Interactive Google Tools
• 2018 January, Ann Ferren Conference, American University. 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: Next Generation Learning with Google Drive: Tips and Tricks on Creating a Learner Driven Environment with Google Drive
• 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: “Engaging ELLs and Building Student Confidence in Oral and Written Communication: Effective Uses of Web 2.0 Tools”) 
• 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 U.S.-Russia English Language Program (ELEX), 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 U.S.-Russia English Language Program (ELEX), Uniting the ESL Community: The Washington TESOL Association and its Connection to TESOL International

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

• 2022 May, American University CTRL May Workshops: Moving Past Silos: Antiracism, Equity, and Communities of Practice - Panel Discussion

• Panelist, 2020 Sept 14, American University, Senate FacCDEI Campus Dialogues: Working with International Students

• Panelist, 2020 Jun 12, Inclusivity in the Classroom 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: Laying the Foundation of Clarity, Creativity, and Consistency in Higher Ed Courses [2021] WATESOL Newsletter; and The Beat - CTRL Blog

3. Essay: Learning How to Unlock the Transformative Potential of Generative AI [2023]  The Beat - CTRL Blog

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)