About the Authors
Authorship contributions
Agata Guskaroska conceptualized the project, led its implementation, and wrote Chapters 3 and 4. Zoe Zawadzki wrote Chapters 6 and 7 and managed communication with grant-giving representatives. John Levis authored Chapters 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11, while also overseeing logistics and finances. Kate Challis contributed to Chapter 10 and led the creation of the short videos. Max Prikazchikov handled the technical aspects of the book, including H5P activities, audio, and video embedding, and contributed to video creation. All authors actively participated in peer review, offered feedback, proofread, and collectively supported the development of the entire book.
Authors’ Bios
Agata Guskaroska holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and Technology from Iowa State University (ISU). She has taught EFL/ESL, composition, and online courses, including a MOOC on technology in language teaching. She is the assistant editor of the book Exploring AI in Applied Linguistics and co-editor of 12th PSLLT Proceedings. Currently, Agata is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at ISU, working on the development and institutional implementation of a new English Language Proficiency Advisory Program. Her research focuses on computer-assisted language learning, pronunciation teaching, and technology acceptance.
Zoë Zawadzki received her Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and Technology from Iowa State University. Her dissertation investigated the use of HVPT for training word stress in English. She has experience teaching courses on composition and using technology in the English classroom. During her time at Iowa State University, she led the Pronunciation Research group, which compiled a “best of” collection of PSLLT teaching tips from the proceedings and updated www.pronunciationforteachers.com. She is currently the editorial assistant for the Journal of Second Language Pronunciation (JSLP).
John M. Levis is Professor of Applied Linguistics and Technology at Iowa State University. He is founding editor of the Journal of Second Language Pronunciation and the founder of the annual Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference, the premier conference for second language pronunciation in North America. He is the author of several books including Intelligibility, Oral Communication and the Teaching of Pronunciation, and co-editor of several books, including Second Language Pronunciation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice, the Handbook of English Pronunciation, and Social Dynamics in Second Language Accent.
Kate Challis is a PhD student in Applied Linguistics and Technology at Iowa State University. She currently works as a Technical Historical Records Linguist for FamilySearch, a nonprofit organization that provides free public access to genealogical records from all over the world. She builds training sets for computer assisted indexing of historical records in French, German, and Czech, and is deeply passionate about her Czech heritage. Kate is the co-author of The Researcher’s Guide to the Czech Land Books.
Max Prikazchikov is a Ph.D. student in Applied Linguistics and Technology at Iowa State University. He has taught various ESL and EFL courses in the US and worldwide, focusing on speech communication, pronunciation, and composition. Max is a Fulbright and Edmund S. Muskie fellowship alumnus. His research interests include pronunciation teaching, English for specific purposes, and computer-assisted language learning.
