Presentations
Invited Presentations
Timpe-Laughlin, V., Sydorenko, T., Sasayama, S., & Dombi, J. (2022, August). L2 learners’ pragmatic output in a face-to-face versus a computer-guided role-play task: Implications for TBLT. Paper presented at an invited colloquium on Task-Based Interaction and Learning in L2 Pragmatics at the 9th International Conference on Task-Based Language Teaching, Innsbruck, Austria.
Sydorenko, T., Dombi, J., & Timpe-Laughlin, V. (2022, September). Computer simulations and interactive dialogues for L2 pragmatics practice. Paper presented at an invited colloquium on Technology and L2 Pragmatics at the Pragmatics and Language Learning conference, Hawaii.
Sydorenko, T. (2012, May). Developing pragmatic competence via computer-delivered automatized structured tasks and role-plays in pairs. Paper presented at the Center for Spoken Language Understanding at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), Portland, OR.
Refereed Conference Presentations
Sydorenko, T., Cárdenas Claros, M., Montero Perez, M., & Huntley, L. (2023, March). Teachers’ voices on multimodal input for language learning. Paper presented at the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Convention, Portland, OR.
Sydorenko, T., Dombi, J., & Timpe-Laughlin, V. (2023, March). Conversation openings and closings in interaction with a human interlocutor versus a fully automated agent. Paper presented at the American Association of Applied Linguistics Conference, Portland, OR.
Timpe-Laughlin, V., Sydorenko, T., & Dombi, J. (2022, September). Man versus machine: Comparing L2 learners’ oral output across two modalities. Paper presented at the Language Assessment Research Conference, Chicago, IL
Sydorenko, T., Montero-Perez, M., Huntley, L., & Cárdenas Claros, M. (2022, June). Multimodal input in language teaching across the globe: A study into teachers’ use and beliefs. Paper presented at the Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium, Seattle.
Thorne, S., & Sydorenko, T. (2022, June). Research on mobile augmented reality projects for language learning. Paper presented at the Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium, Seattle.
Sydorenko, T., Montero Perez, M., & Huntley, L. (2021, March). Multimodal input in language teaching across the globe: Teachers’ beliefs. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics conference (Virtual).
Laughlin, V., Sydorenko, T., Daurio, P. (2021, June). Using interactive spoken dialog systems for language learning and instruction: What do teachers think? Paper presented at the Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (Virtual).
Arnold, N., Sydorenko, T., & Daurio, P. (2019, May). Learner-expert speaker interactions in an augmented-reality place-based mobile game: Implications for game design and implementation. Paper presented at the Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium, Montreal, Canada.
Sydorenko, T., & Daurio, P. (2019, May). Beyond the curriculum: Designing implicit and explicit self-access pragmatics materials. Paper presented at the Oregon Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Conference, Portland, OR.
Sydorenko, T. (2017, July). Affordances of computer-simulated conversations for refining pragmatically-appropriate oral communication: The case of Fulbright scholars. [new results than in AAAL conference were reported]. Paper presented at the 18th International CALL Research Conference, Berkeley, CA.
Sydorenko, T., & Daurio, P. (2017, March). Affordances of computer-simulated conversations for refining pragmatically-appropriate oral communication: The case of Fulbright scholars. Paper presented at the American Association of Applied Linguistics Conference, Portland, OR.
Daurio, P., & Sydorenko, T. (2017, March). Enriching students’ experience: Collaborative mobile-game play with native speakers. Paper presented at the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages convention, Seattle, WA.
Sydorenko, T. (2016, May). Development of adaptive computer-simulated conversations with video support: Lessons learned. Paper presented at the Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium, East Lansing, MI.
Sydorenko, T. (2014, April). Factors influencing ESL leaners' noticing of pragmalinguistic forms and sociopragmatic strategies during spoken interaction with native speakers. Paper presented at the Pragmatics & Language Learning conference, Bloomington, IN.
Sydorenko, T., & Heller Tuason, G. (2014, March). ESL Learners' Noticing of Pragmatically Appropriate Expressions and Strategies during Role-Plays with Native Speakers of English. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Applied Linguistics, Portland, OR.
Khodakova, A., & Sydorenko, T. (2014, March). Using E-pal Projects to Create Intercultural Awareness: Stages and Evaluation. Paper presented at the annual Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) convention, Portland, OR.
Sydorenko, T. (2012, March). Developing Pragmatic Competence via Computer-delivered Automatized Structured Tasks and Role-plays in Dyads. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Applied Linguistics, Boston, MA.
Sydorenko, T. (2011, March). Raising pragmatic competence through technology-guided planning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Applied Linguistics, Chicago, IL.
Sydorenko, T., & Winke, P. (2010, October). Methodological constraints and information on purchasing eye tracking equipment. In P. Winke & S. Gass (Chairs), Eye-tracking for SLA research: Applications, outcomes, and methodological considerations. Colloquium conducted at the Second Language Research Forum, College Park, MD.
Sydorenko, T. (2010, March). Predictors of item difficulty in a test of conversational Russian. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Applied Linguistics, Atlanta, GA.
Winke, P., Gass, S., & Sydorenko, T. (2010, March). The use of captions during video-based listening tasks by learners of Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish: An eye-tracking study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Applied Linguistics, Atlanta, GA.
Sydorenko, T. (2009, October). Item writer judgments of item difficulty vs. experimental data. Paper presented at the Second Language Research Forum, East Lansing, MI.
Schierloh, M., Krämer, A. & Sydorenko, T. (2009, March). Using multimedia interactive modules for foreign language assessment. Paper presented at the Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Chicago, IL.
Winke, P., Gass, S., & Sydorenko, T. (2008, August). The effects of captioning on video-based listening activities in the second language classroom. Paper presented at the International Association of Applied Linguistics conference, Essen, Germany.
Sydorenko, T., Hsieh, C., & Ahn, S. (2008, March). Foreign language learner beliefs about the use of technology in language learning. Paper presented at the Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium, San Francisco, CA.
Sydorenko, T. (2007, October). Developing a test of pragmatic ability in Russian as a foreign language. Paper presented at the Midwest Association of Language Testers, Ann Arbor, MI.
Sydorenko, T. (2007, October). Modality of video presentation and vocabulary acquisition. Paper presented at the Second Language Research Forum, Urbana-Champaign, IL.
Sydorenko, T. (2005, November). Multimedia software design for language teaching. Paper presented at the Michigan Teachers of English as a Second Language conference, East Lansing, MI.
Sydorenko, T. (2005, October). Topic, focus, and multiple wh-questions in Russian. Paper presented at the Michigan Linguistic Society conference, East Lansing, MI.
Sydorenko, T. (2005, March). Multimedia program design for second and foreign language teaching. Paper presented at the Eastern Michigan University Graduate Research Fair, Ypsilanti, MI.