Ohio TESOL is proud to thank our Platinum Plus Sponsor: Ohio Education Association
Ohio TESOL is excited to share a high-quality professional learning opportunity for educators: the Ohio University CALL Conference (Computer-Assisted Language Learning).
This annual event brings together educators, researchers, and instructional leaders to explore language learning, innovation, and effective technology integration.
Ohio TESOL proudly supports the CALL Conference as a partner event aligned with our mission to strengthen instruction for multilingual learners.
Theme: Collaboration and AI
📅 Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
- 9 AM – 5 PM Patton Hall, 100 East Union St. Athens, OH
- 5 PM – 7 PM – Jackie’O’s BrewPub, 24 W. Union, Athens, OH
Topics
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in language learning
- Gaming and gamification
- Virtual Reality (VR) and immersive learning
- Curriculum development
- Collaborative and project-based learning
- Teacher and learner autonomy
- Language teaching and acquisition
- Research and emerging practices
Featured Speaker: Tricia Thrasher, PhD
In her role as Director of Research & Validation at IMMERSE, Tricia Thrasher leads efficacy and user experience studies to inform product development and validate learning outcomes. She oversees IMMERSE’s internal research agenda, manage 40+ external university partnerships, and conduct mixed-methods efficacy studies on how VR and AI impact language learning. She also designs and leads UX research initiatives, turning user insights into actionable improvements for our platform. Her work spans publishing in peer-reviewed journals, securing grant funding, and presenting at conferences to bridge academic research and real-world product development. She also serves on the CALICO Executive Board and remains actively involved in the XR and language learning research community.
Ohio TESOL is proud to thank our Platinum Plus Sponsor: Ohio Education Association