English Language Education AI Research Hub

Dr. Angel M. Y. Lin is Chair Professor of Language, Literacy and Social Semiotics in Education at the Education University of Hong Kong. Dr. Lin has been at the forefront of English language education and critical literacies since the late 1990s when she started working on classroom research projects in schools in Hong Kong. She has published widely on second language education, discourse analysis, trans/languaging (TL), trans-semiotizing (TS), Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), and critical media literacies. Her current research focuses on exploring ethical engagement with AI, plurilingualizing assessment through applying the PAA Model and 4T Lenses. 

Research Interests: The PAA (Plurilingualism, Affect, Agency) Model and 4T Lenses: Translanguaging (TL), Trans-semiotizing (TS), Transknowledging (TK), Transculturing (TC); Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), critical media literacies, and critical AI literacies.
 

Dr. Lee developed the IDLE model, which is increasingly recognized for its positive impact on student learning. He has worked with an AI company to implement the AI-IDLE model in schools across Indonesia. Lee is committed to addressing a local educational problem through innovative AI technology and an interdisciplinary team, aiming to share the findings with an international audience.

Research Interests: Informal digital learning of English (IDLE); AI-mediated IDLE; Social impact.

Dr. Kohnke's research focuses on technology-supported teaching and learning, and teacher professional development with emerging technologies. He has contributed over 60 articles to leading journals such as Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, Educational Technology & Society, Education and Information Technologies, ReCALL, SYSTEM, and RELC Journal. His diverse teaching areas include integrating technology into language classrooms, AI in education, teacher training, and English language teaching methodologies.

Research Interests: Generative Artificial Intelligence, Teacher Professional Development Using Technology (GenAI, VR, AR), Technology-supported Teaching and Learning (GenAI, VR, AR).

Dr Qiao’s research interests include gamification, digital game-based learning, instructional design and artificial intelligence in education. She has published articles in reputable SSCI journals, including British Journal of Educational Technology, Language Learning & Technology and Journal of Computer AssistedLearning. Her research currently focuses on exploring whether and how AI-powered digital gamification engages language learners and promotes social interactions, thereby influencing their language learning achievement.

Research Interests: gamification, digital game-based learning, instructional design and artificial intelligence in education.

Yue Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English Language Education at the Education University of Hong Kong. She has earned her M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Applied English Linguistics at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. She was involved in English teaching and teacher education at the tertiary level in Mainland China for years before moving to Hong Kong. Her research focuses on the identity and investment of learners and teachers, (critical) digital literacies, informal digital learning of English (IDLE), and empowering learners and teachers with critical pedagogies and generative AI. Some of her work can be found in Language Awareness, Journal of Language, Identity, and Education, Computer Assisted Language Learning, Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, TESOL Quarterly, ReCALL, System, Research Methods in Applied Linguistics, and Chinese Journal of ESP.

Research Interests: Identity and investment, (critical) digital literacies, Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), language teacher education, and critical inquiries and pedagogies.

Artem Zadorozhnyy, PhD, graduated from the Education University of Hong Kong in 2022 and is currently a Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of English Language Education at the same institution. He is a recipient of the PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme funded by the University Grants Committee in Hong Kong. His research interests include informal digital language learning, digital and AI literacy among second language learners, and the impact of ICT on English language proficiency. His work has been published in journals such as Computer-Assisted Language Learning, ReCALL, Languages, and Technology, Knowledge and Learning.

Research Interests: Computer-assisted language learning, informal learning, AI literacy of second language learners

Selected outputs: 
Zadorozhnyy*, A. & Lai, W.Y.W. (2024). ChatGPT and L2 Written Communication: A Game-Changer or Just Another Tool? Languages, 9(5). https://doi.org/10.3390/languages9010005 

Invited talks: 
Zadorozhnyy, A., & Kohnke, L. (2024, Sep). Integrating AI into your workflow: A hands-on approach to AI prompting and AI-enabled tools for teaching. Presented at the CALL2024 Tokyo, Japan. (Invited speaker)

Brief Bio: Qinghua Chen is a postdoctoral fellow at the English Language Education Department of the Education University of Hong Kong. His current research interests include subjectivity, emotions, and identity of pre-service teachers and English language learners. He is particularly interested in exploring how these factors shape teaching and learning experiences in multicultural and multilingual contexts.

Research Interests: Critical Media Literacy, Educational Technology and Artificial Intelligence, Decolonial Approaches in Education, Subjectivity and identity

Daniel Chang is a lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University in Canada. His scholarly expertise brings composition studies, argumentation, teaching multilingual students, and instructional design and technology together. Recently, he’s been interested in how learners/writers use AI and integrate it as part of self-regulated learning (SRL) strategies and how educators can develop AI-based instructions that shape learners’ SRL