ETAP Faculty
Carla Meskill is Professor, Department
of Educational Theory and Practice, at the University
at Albany. Her research and teaching explores new
forms of technology use in language education. Her
area of specialization is in Computer Assisted Language
Learning, the design and evaluation of multimedia
language teaching environments, and the use of media
in language classrooms. Dr. Meskill is the director
of Technology Assisted Language Learning (TALL)
project and Language Advocacy Project (LAP).
Dr. Meskill is also the co-editor of MERLOT
and is Special Issue Editor of the current issue
of Language Learning
Technology.
Selected Publications
Meskill, C. and Anthony, N. (2008). Computer
Mediated Communication: Tools for Instructing Russian
Heritage Language Learners. Heritage Language
Journal, 6, 1,1-22.
Meskill, C. and Anthony, N. (2007) Form-focused
Communi-cative Practice via CMC: What Language Learners
Say. CALICO Journal.25,1.
Meskill, C. and Sadykova, G. (2007). The
Presentation of Self in Everyday Ether: A Corpus
Analysis of Student Self-tellings in Online Graduate
Courses. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks,
11,3: 123-138.
Meskill, C. and Anthony, N. (2007) Learning
to Orchestrate Online Instructional Conversations:
A Case of Faculty Development for Foreign Language
Educators. Journal of Computer Assisted
Language Learning. 20,1:5-19.
Meskill, C. (2007) Producerly Texts: Implications
for Language in Education. Journal of Language
and Education. 21,2:95-106.
Meskill, C. (2007) Through the Screen, Into the
School: Education, Subversion, Ourselves in The
Simpsons. Discourse. 28,1:37-48.
Meskill, C., Anthony, N., Hilliker, S., Tseng,
C. and You, J. (2007) Expert-novice Teacher Mentoring
in Language Learning Technology. In P. Hubbard &
M. Levy (Eds) Research
in CALL Teacher Education. Amsterdam: John
Benjamins. 283-298.
Meskill, C. and Anthony, N. (2007) The
Language of Teaching Well with Learning Objects.
Journal of Online Learning and Teaching.
3,1:79-93.
Meskill, C. (2005) Infusing
English Language Learner Issues Throughout Professional
Educator Curricula: The Training All Teachers
Project. Teachers College Record. 107, 4:739-756.
Meskill, C. and Anthony, N. (2005) Learning
to Orchestrate Online Instructional Conversations:
A Case of Faculty Development for Foreign Language
Educators. Paper presented at the 2005 American
Educational Research Conference, Montreal, QC.
Meskill, C. (2005) The
Language of Learning: Using assistive Technologies
to support English Language Learners. Threshold,
Winter.
Meskill, C. and Anthony, N. (2005) Teaching
and Learning with Telecommunications: Instructional
Discourse in a Hybrid Russian Class. Journal
of Educational Technology Systems. 33,2:103 - 119.
Meskill, C. and Anthony, N. (2005) Foreign
language learning with CMC: Forms of online instructional
discourse in a hybrid Russian Class. System. 33,1,
89-105.
Meskill, C. (2005) Triadic Scaffolds: Tools
for Teaching English Language Learners With Computers.
Language Learning Technology, 8(4).
Meskill, C. (2003)
Producerly Texts: Implications for Language
in Education. Paper presented at the Conference
on Multimodality, British Association of Applied
Linguistics, Reading, UK.
Meskill, C., Mossop, J., DiAngelo, S. and Pasquale, R. (2002) Expert
and Novice Teachers Talking Technology: Precepts,
Concepts, and Misconcepts. Language Learning
Technology. 6(3).
Meskill, C. (2002) Teaching
and Learning in Real Time: Media, Technology, and
Language Acquisition.Houston, TX: Athelstan.
Meskill, C., Alston, E., Ho, A., Sadykova, G.,
Simon, E., Tseng, C., and You, J. (2002) Collaborative
Design of an Online Instructional Support Site.
In Proceedings of the 2002 Northeast Regional Conference
on Excellence in Learning and Teaching: Beyond Chalk & Talk: Enhancing Student Learning in Higher
Education.
Jiang, M. and Meskill, C. (2001) Analyzing Multiple Dimensions of Web-based
Courses: The Development and Piloting of a Coding
System. Journal of Educational Computing Research.
23, 4.
Meskill, C. and Mossop, J. (2000) Electronic
Texts in ESOL Classrooms. TESOL Quarterly. 34,
3:585-592.
Meskill, C., Mossop, J. and Bates, R. (2000) Bilingualism,
Cognitive Flexibility, and Electronic Texts.
Bilingual Research Journal. 23, 2&3.
Meskill, C. and Mossop, J. (2000) Technologies Use with Learners of
English as a Second. Journal of Educational Computing
Research, 22,3: 265-284
also appeared as:
Meskill, C. and Mossop, J. (1997) Technologies
Use with Learners of English as a Second Language
in New York State, Albany, NY: National
Research Center on English Learning and Achievement.
(CELA)
Warschauer, M. and Meskill, C. (2000) Technology
and Second Language Teaching and Learning. In
J. Rosenthal (ed) Handbook of Undergraduate Second
Language Education. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
Meskill, C. and Rangelova, K. (1999) Curriculum
Innovation in TEFL: A Study of Technologies Supporting
Socio-collaborative Language Learning in Bulgaria.
in Warcshauer, M. and Kern, R. (eds) Concepts
& Practice of Network-Based Language Teaching.
New York: Cambridge University Press.
Meskill, C. (1999) Computers
as Tools for Sociocollaborative Language Learning.
in K. Cameron (Ed) CALL: Media, Design and Applications.
The Netherlands: Swets & Zeitlinger.
Meskill,
C. (1999) Instructionally-Mediated
Technology: Implications for the Language Teaching
Professional. in J. Egbert and E. Hanson-Smith
(Eds) CALL Environments:
Research, Practice, and Critical Issues.
Washington, DC: TESOL International Publications.
Meskill, C., Mossop, J. & Bates, R. (1999) Electronic
Text and English as a Second Language Environment.
Albany, NY: National Research Center on English
Learning and Achievement. (CELA)
Meskill, C. & Swan, K. (1999) Response-based
Multimedia: A Pilot Study of Kidspace in Four Elementary
Classrooms. Journal of Educational Computing Research.
18(4) 339-367.
also appeared as:
Meskill, C. & Swan, K. (1997) Response-based
Multimedia: A Pilot Study of Kidspace in Four
Elementary Classrooms.
Albany, NY: National Research
Center on Literature Teaching and Learning. (CELA)
Osuna, M. and Meskill, C. (1998)
Using the World Wide Web to Integrate Spanish Language
and Culture: A Pilot. Language
Learning and Technology Journal, 1, 2.
Meskill, C. (1998) Commercial
Television and the Limited English Proficient Child:
Implications for Naturalistic
and Academic Linguistic Development
in K. Swan, C. Meskill, and S. Dimeo (Eds) Social
Learning from Broadcast Television. Cresskill,
NJ: Hampton Press.
Swan, K. and Meskill, C. (1998)
Using Hypermedia to Enhance Response-based Literature
Teaching and Learning. Journal of Educational Technology
Systems, 26, 2, 155-167.
Meskill, C. and Melendez, J. (1997) Training Adults
in Computers: A Case Study of Egyptian Professional
Educators. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education.
5, 2, 79-100.
Meskill, C. & Swan, K. (1997) Roles for Multimedia
in the Response-based Literature Classroom. Journal
of Educational Computing Research. 15,3, 217-239.
also appeared as:
Meskill, C. & Swan, K. (1995) Roles for Multimedia in the Response-based Literature Classroom.
Albany, NY:National Research Center on Literature
Teaching and Learning.(CELA)
Meskill, C., Swan, K. & Frazer, M. (1997) Tools
for Supporting Response-Based Literature Teaching
and Learning: A Pilot Study of the Beats
Albany, NY: National Research Center on English Learning and Achievement.
(CELA)
Swan, K. and Meskill, C. (1997) Multimedia
and Response-based Teaching and Learning: Final
Report. National Research Center on Student
Learning and Achievement in English, University
at Albany. (CELA)
Chiquito, A. Meskill, C. and Renjilian-Burgy, J. (1996) Multiple, Mixed,
Malleable Media. in M. Bush (Ed.) Technology-Enhanced
Language Learning. Lincolnwood, IL: National
Textbook.
Swan, K. and Meskill, C. (1996). Multimedia
for Literature Teaching and Learning: A Critical
Review of Commercial Applications. Journal of Research
on Computing in Education. 2, 29, 167-195.
also appeared as:
Swan, K. and Meskill, C. (1995) Multimedia for Literature Teaching
and Learning: A Critical Review of Commercial
Applications. Albany, NY: National Research
Center on Literature Teaching and Learning. (CELA)
Meskill, C. (1996) Listening
Skills Development through Multimedia, Journal
of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia. 5,2/3,
179-201.
Meskill, C. (1996) Computers,
Creativity and Communicative Competence: An Association
Machine. Computer Assisted Language Learning
Journal. 9,2, 115-123.
Meskill, C. and Jiang, M. (1996) Multimedia and Language Learning:
A Study of Features that Support Off-screen Communication
Practice. in Carlson, D. and Makedon, F. (eds) Educational
Multimedia and Hypermedia. Charlottesville,
VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing
in Education. 465-470.
Meskill, C. and K. Rangelova (1996) U.S. Language and Literature: A
Transatlantic Research Project. in M. Warschauer
(ed) Virtual Connections: On-line Activities
for Networking Language Learners. University
of Hawaii Press.
Meskill, C. and Swan, K. (1993) Assessing
CALL Software: A Computerized Database Approach.
in CALICO Transactions. Duke University.
104-106.
Meskill, C. (1993) ESL
and Multimedia: A Study of the Dynamics of Paired
Student Discourse. System. 21 (3), 323-341.
Meskill, C. (1992). ESL
Teachers in Training: Perceptions Concerning Bilingual
Education. Occasional Paper, State University
of New York at Albany.
Meskill, C. (1992) Off-screen
Talk and CALL: Role of the Machine/Participant.
Computer-Assisted English Language Learning Journal.
3 (1) 1-9.
Meskill, C. (1991) Multimedia and Language Learning:
Assessing Goals and System Attributes. Computer-Assisted
English Language Learning Journal. 2 (2) 11-14.
(R,I)
Meskill, C. (1991) The Role of Strategies Advisement
for On-line Language Learning Employing Interactive
Videodisc. System. 19 (3) 277-287. (R)
Meskill, C. (1990) Where in the World of English
is Carmen Sandiego Journal of Games and Simulations.
21 (4) 457-460. (R)
Torsvik, A. and Meskill, C. (1987) Den elecktioniske billedboka. in
Var Elektioniska. Oslo, Norway: Cappelen.
56-76. (I)
Meskill, C. (1987) Interactivity in CALL Courseware
Design. Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Journal
(CALICO).
5 (1) 9-14. (R)
Work in Progress
Meskill, C. & Light, R. Technology as Catalyst
for Child Advocacy in ESL Teacher Training. (LAP)
(R)
Proceedings
Meskill, C. and Rangelova, K. (2000) Relocating
the 'cognitive' in sociocognitive views of second
language learning. In R. Rapp (Ed) Linguistics
on the Way into the New Millennium: Proceedings
of the 34th Colloquium of Linguistics.
London: Peter Lang-Verlag Publishing.
Meskill, C. (1997) ESL
and Electronic Texts. in G. Poedjosoedarmo (ed)
Proceedings of the Conference on Information
Technology in English Language Learning. Singapore:
Society for Reading and Literacy.
Swan, K., Meskill, C. Bowman, J., Kenyon, K., Cardillo, D., Mann, S.
(1997) Redefining Literacy for an Information Age.
Proceedings of the 1997 Conference on Instructional
Technologies. Albany: SUNY Central.
Meskill, C., Shea, P., Sasson, P. and Jiang, M.
(1996) Researching Communicative Aspects of Multimedia
Technology for Language Instruction. Leveraging
Learning-Using and Affording Technology SUNY
Faculty Access to Computing Technology Conference
Proceedings. 97-98.
Meskill, C. and Melendez, J. (1996) Training Adults in Computers: A Case Study of Egyptian Professional
Educators. in Carlson, D. and Makedon, F. Educational
Multimedia and Hypermedia. Association for the Advancement
of Computing in Education. 791.
Swan, K., Meskill, C., Reilly, W. and Cardillo,
J. (1996) Tools for Supporting Response-based Literature
Teaching and Learning. Leveraging Learning-Using
and Affording Technology SUNY Faculty Access to Computing Technology Conference Proceedings.
148-149. (R)
Meskill, C. and Shea, P. (1996) ESL Teacher
Training: Technology as Catalyst for Child Advocacy.
The 13th International Conference on Technology
and Education Proceedings Volume 2. 554-556. (R)
Jiang, M.& Meskill, C. (1995) Multimedia Toolbook for Teaching
English as a Second Language. in Sechrest,Thomas
& Estes (Eds) Leadership for Creating Educational
Change: Integrating the Power of Technology. Austin,
TX:Morgan Printing. 537-539. (R)
Swan, K., Meskill, C., Newell, S. & Mitrani, M. (1995) Using Videodisc
to Explore Preservice Teachers' Conceptions of Effective
Teaching Practice. in Sechrest,Thomas & Estes,
N. (Eds) Leadership for Creating Educational Change:
Integrating the Power of Technology. Austin, TX:
Morgan Printing. 435-437.
Swan, K. & Meskill, C. (1995) The Use of Multimedia
in Response-based Literature Teaching and Learning:
A Critical Review of Commercial Applications. in
D. Harris (ed) Emerging Technologies for Lifelong
Learning, Proceedings of the 1995 National Computing
and Education Conference. 196-201.
Meskill, C. (1994) Multimedia and Language Learning: Teaching through
Literature. New Faculty Roles in New Learning Environments.
SUNY Faculty Access to Computer Technology Conference.
(CIT)
Meskill, C. (1994) Multimedia and Language Learning: Individual versus
Pair Processing. New Faculty Roles in New Learning
Environments: SUNY Faculty Access to Computer Technology
Conference. (CIT)Meskill, C. and Shea, P. (1994) Multimedia and Language Learning: Integrating
the Technology into Existing Curricula. New Faculty
Roles in New Learning Environments. SUNY
Faculty Access to Computer Technology Conference.
(CIT)
Fall 2008
Courses:
ETAP 710, Class #7482 -
Principles of Curriculum Development (3
credits)
Conceptual analysis if curriculum and other educational
program elements and rational relationships among
them, including educational goals, instructional
plans, program evaluation, managerial planning,
content sources, and criteria for selection and
organization.
ETAP 723, Class #6907 - Seminar in Instructional
Technology (Computer Mediated Communication)
(3 credits)
This seminar will explore the various venues in
which we communicate online and the language we
use for both instructional and recreational purposes
therein. Special emphasis will be on the online
instructional conversation, its forms, functions
and roles in teaching and learning. (Note: This
is a blended learning course. Approximately one-third
of the class meetings will take place online using
CE6.)
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