Converging Realities and Realms of Possibility May 27-31, 2025, San Diego State University, San Diego (CA) Theme We are thrilled to announce CALICO 2025, to be held in San Diego, California, May 27–31, 2025, hosted by the Language Acquisition Resource Center at San Diego State University.  San Diego County is home to speakers of over 40 languages and from more than 130 countries. With millions of people moving between the US and Mexico each year, the San Diego–Tijuana metropolitan area is the busiest land-border crossing in the world. Inspired by this dynamic backdrop and by the vibrant linguistic and intercultural encounters that take place in this region, our conference theme…

Confluences and Connections: Bridging Industry and Academia in CALL May 21-25, 2024, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh (PA) Theme The CALICO 2024 Conference welcomed our members in Pittsburgh, PA, the ‘City of Bridges’!  With its iconic spans symbolizing connectivity and progress, and its rivers joining in a spectacular confluence, Pittsburgh served as the perfect backdrop for this event.  Home to renowned academic institutions (Carnegie Mellon University, Pitt), industry leaders in technology-enhanced learning (Duolingo) and educational games (Schell Games), as well as community networks of innovative educators (Remake Learning), Pittsburgh is a place to explore confluences and make connections. Against the ever-evolving landscape of technology-enhanced language learning (TELL), our 2024 conference explored…

Thursday, May 23 Unveiling Digital Identities: EFL Academics’ Agency in Constructing Online PresenceMaha Altheyabi This study explores the evolving landscape of digital identity among English Language Teaching (ELT) academics, emphasizing the essential role of online presence and behavior in our interconnected world. EFL academics must adapt to the digital sphere to enhance their professional reputation, networking, and development. However, this transition presents challenges related to language and culture. Through digital engagement, including social media, academics manage their identity, connect with peers, and promote expertise. Yet, this digital journey poses risks, demanding the control of content to safeguard credibility. In the context of highly regulated Saudi academia, this study examines personal…

Thursday, May 23 Session One Navigating the Ethical Landscape of ChatGPT and Fostering Critical Thinking and Digital Citizenship in Language Teaching and LearningColum Yip, Sunao Fukunaga This action research examines the ethical use of ChatGPT in writing instruction at a Japanese university. We held an 11-week workshop on critical digital literacy (Bacalja et al., 2021), academic integrity, and the utilization of ChatGPT as a writing aid. Our quantitative and qualitative results indicate that students were satisfied with the grammar and audience awareness feedback provided by ChatGPT but found the content feedback to be inconsistent. Overall, students felt confident in their ability to use ChatGPT ethically but emphasized a critical need…

The annual conference of CALICO is our main event, and can be anytime from spring break to July, depending upon the available time of the host institution. Our conference typically lasts five days, and consists of hands-on workshops, plenary speakers, regular paper sessions, poster sessions and tech demonstrations, special interest group meetings, our awards ceremony, and social events. We typically meet face to face, but there are options for online participation, too. Upcoming conferences Past conferences