December 2025

Friday, December 5 — The CALICO AI SIG guest speaker José Antonio Bowen, co-author of Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning

Time: 4:00 PM ET (Eastern Time)

Pre-registration: Please pre-register using the Zoom link here

Have questions for Dr. Bowen? Share them in advance here

You may find Dr. Bowen’s bio here.

November 2025

Wednesday, November 26 — Immersive Realities SIG Webinar — From Translation to Connection: Building Empathy with AR Language Tools

Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm (PST)

Location: Virtual (Google Meet Link Provided Upon Registration)

Guest Speaker — Ankit Arun, Machine Learning Engineer at Meta, to explore human-centered view of AR/MR language integration. This session encourages reflection on the ethical, emotional, and cultural dimensions of language learning through AR, emphasizing inclusion, diversity, and the power of empathy in global communication.

Monday, November 10 — LTLT SIG Event — Teaching Tools Show and Tell

If you missed the event, you can check out the recording to see all the useful technologies that were shared via the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lrd2lVLfL_sSnG1P-CaJXFmE3rcE8vhG/view?usp=sharing

What: We are hosting a Tech Show & Tell where we’re inviting people to sign up to give a brief (5-10 minute) demonstration of a tool they use for language teaching and/or learning. This can range from a generative AI tool, to an extension or plugin, an app, or anything else that you find useful! We are hoping to get some breadth here, so if you have a tool in mind, please do sign up to share! This is meant to be a very casual demonstration, so no need to prep too much in advance! Entrepreneurs are also welcome to share a tool they’re developing!

Even if you have no tools to share, you’re still welcome to attend to learn what others are using.

When: November 10th, 2025 at 7pm EST/4pm PST

Where: Virtual (Zoom)Friday, November 7 — Graduate Student SIG Event — CALICOffee Talk

The role of multimodality in Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) with Dr. Kessler and Dr. Hui. Dr. Kessler and Dr. Hui recently guest edited a special issue on multimodality in CALL, which was published on October 1 in Language Learning & Technology. Please bring questions to the CALICoffee, which will be on

11am EST / 10am CST / 8AM PST: Register now for the CALICoffee: https://tinyurl.com/2526calicoffee1

💬 About the speakers:

Dr. Kessler is an applied linguist whose research focuses on computer-assisted language learning, second language writing, and genre-based teaching and learning.

Dr. Hui is an applied psycholinguist specializing in second language acquisition in instructed contexts. His research interests include multimodal input in SLA, vocabulary learning, quantitative research methods, and open science practices.

Grab your cup of coffee and be part of an inspiring discussion where you’ll have the chance to engage with these distinguished scholars and ask your questions. ☕️

October 2025

Friday, October 17 — Idea Swap Event — AI SIG

🎯 “Addressing Skepticism Among Faculty Toward Using AI”
🕓 Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Online via Zoom

Please register for the event here: https://ucincinnati.zoom.us/meeting/register/JYqOXJ5-Tm-HQkNU1biWmQ

September 2025

Friday, September 5 — Welcome Event — Graduate Student SIG

⏰: 4 pm ET / 3 pm CST/ 10 am HST

📍: Zoom. Please pre-register using this link: https://tinyurl.com/calicogradsig01

Monday, September 15 — LTLT SIG Happy Hour & Planning Session

⏰: 7pm EST/ 6pm CST/ 4pm PST/ 1pm HST

Registration Link: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/WHQcboXAQACqjgqU2nnBnA

August 2025

Friday, August 15 — Entrepreneurship SIG Meeting with Invited Guest

Entrepreneurship SIG meeting

Fri., August 15, 3:00 p.m. Eastern/12:00 p.m. Pacific

Special guest: Ben Altschuler, founder of Speakology AI

Zoom registration link: https://asu.zoom.us/meeting/register/yF9Y615SRmm7_2_2PptGdw

Friday, August 22 — Kick-off 25/26 Event — AI SIG

📅 Friday, Aug. 22nd

⏰ 10am PT/12pm CT/1pm ET

🔵 Zoom: https://ucincinnati.zoom.us/meeting/register/TBesiQAFRm-hITSebpdfwg

Please register in advance

April 2025

Friday, April 4 — Online Workshop — Game-based Learning Using Group Projects

Workshop Leader: Mahmoud Amer
This workshop will demonstrate how game-based learning and students’ created projects can function as high impact learning experiences that promote deeper connections with course content. The presenter will share examples projects that promote collaboration, communication, and team building. By the end of the session, participants will be able to 1) create games they can fit within their curricula through open-access technology, including games that promote active learning, 2) think creatively to craft learning experiences that both engage and challenge students, and 3) embrace a new reality that exploits multiple technologies and repurposes existing ones.
Register Now

Friday, April 25 — Graduate Student SIG Sponsored CALICOffee #4:

Promoting Inclusive CALL in a Diverse World with Dr.s Ellen Yeh and Jen Vanek

⏰: 2-3 pm ET / 1-2 pm CST/ 11 am-12 pm PT

📍: Zoom. Please pre-register using this link: https://ucl.zoom.us/meeting/register/9T44YJMpTYavK5jP830j2g#/registration

March 2025

Friday, March 14, CALICO AI SIG Reading Circle

We will discuss selected chapters from the following book:
Chapelle, C., Beckett, G., & Ranalli, J. (Eds.). (2024). Exploring AI in Applied Linguistics. Iowa State University Digital Press.

• Introduction Chp. 1: Paths for Exploring AI in Applied Linguistics
• Chp 13: Exploring Open AI in Language Teacher Professional Development
• (extra) Chp. 2: Integrating AI Tools into Instructed SLA

We invite you to read the above chapters prior to our discussion.

Event details are below:

⏰: 11am PT/1pm CT/2pm ET

📍: Register in advance on Zoom

In December 2024 the AI SIG hosted Carol Chapelle who led a lively discussion about AI in applied linguistics and beyond, and this event continues this discussion by digging into some of the chapters of this new book. This event is hosted and led by the CALICO AI SIG.

You can expect some get-to-know activities and guiding discussion questions, and an open space to share and learn, meet new people, and reconnect with colleagues.

Download the book here: https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/plugins/books/154/

Monday, March 17, AI SIG Meeting

The AI SIG has been working hard on and collaborating with the CALICO Executive Board to draft a clear framework on our group’s mission, and we value your insights and contributions. As active members of the CALICO community and sister organizations, your perspectives are essential in shaping our direction. Please join us for an interactive discussion where we will share our progress and gather your insights and feedback:

• Date: Monday, 03/17 • Time: 9am PT/11am CT/12pm ET • Location: Please register on Zoom

Following this discussion, we will refine the draft as needed before final review by the CALICO Executive Board, then the Mission, Vision, and Objectives will be published online. For any questions or comments please contact the CALICO AI SIG Chair directly, Lillian Jones, lillian.jones@uci.edu. We are looking forward to your participation!

February 2025

February 7th — Online Workshop

Friday, February 7th, 2.5 hours length – 10:00am-12:30pm PT/12:00 – 2:30pm CT/1:00-3:30 ET/6:00pm-8:30pm London

Finding the Right Tool for Your Task
Workshop Leaders: Ursula Stickler and Joe Hopkins
The ICT-REV team has been collaborating with the European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML) for over a decade to generate an online, searchable inventory of freely available tools for language teaching. Using the ICT-REV inventory, we will show workshop participants how to locate and evaluate a suitable tool for different teaching tasks. Participants will share their findings and – ideally – continue to contribute to the further development of the inventory beyond the workshop.
REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP: https://calico.org/product/online-workshop-finding-the-right-tool-for-your-task/

February 28th — CALICOffee Talk #3

‘Prompting Voice-Enabled Chatbots for Student Speaking Practice,’ Ryan Detwiler, founder and CEO of eslvideo.com, will present two tools for L2 learning incorporating AI, NeoEnglish and ChattyBots. We will also get to try the apps ourselves. 🙂

⏰: 2-3 pm ET / 1-2 pm CT/ 11 am-12 pm PT

📍: Teams. Please pre-register using this link: https://shorturl.at/wi3oc

January 2025

January 24 (rescheduled from the 17th) — Reading Circle

📆: Friday, Jan. 24

⏰: 4-5 pm ET/ 2-3 pm MT/ 1-2 pm PT

📍: Zoom- Please pre-register using this link: https://shorturl.at/iAWco

https://shorturl.at/iAWcohttps://shorturl.at/iAWcThe Graduate Student SIG invites you to our second reading circle of the year!

For this reading circle, we will be reading:

Kang, J. (2022). Transfer of knowledge across genres and media: Investigating L2 learners’ multiple composing practices. Journal of English for Academic Purposes, 56, 101096. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeap.2022.101096

We want to thank Marlene Tovar (Arizona State University) for hosting this circle.

January 31 — Webinar

Hosted by CALICO’s SIG Immersive Realities

Date: Friday, 31st January 2025 Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm (PST)

Location: Virtual (Google Meet Link Provided Upon Registration)

Topic: “Challenges of Buildng Inclusive and Culturally Aware Language Models for Virtual Reality (VR).”

Join Sumit Tiwari, Senior Software Engineer at Meta, to explore how VR has the potential to revolutionize language learning and education. Discover cutting-edge innovations, and practical applications of immersive tools in education. This event is free and open to public.

January 31st — CALICOffee Event — AI, Critical Pedagogy, and L2 Learning

We are thrilled to invite you to our second CALICOffee event of the year, taking place this month! Please join us on Friday, January 31, for an enlightening talk on AI, Critical Pedagogy, and L2 Learning by Dr. Bill Cope and Dr. Mary Kalantzis, professors of Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the intersections between AI, language learning and critical pedagogy with Dr. Cope and Dr. Kalantzis, two esteemed scholars in the field. Please see event details below and remember to register to receive the meeting link:

📆: Friday, Jan. 31

⏰: 2-3 pm ET / 1-2 pm CT/ 11 am-12 pm PT

📍: Microsoft Teams. Please register here: https://shorturl.at/u8PZK