Maja Grgurović
319 Ross Hall
Department of English
Iowa State University 50011, Ames, Iowa
 

Education

  • Ph.D., Applied Linguistics and Technology (in progress)
    Iowa State University
  • M.A., Teaching English as a Second Language/Applied Linguistics (2005)
    Specialization in Computer-Assisted Language Learning
    Iowa State University
  • B.A., English Language and Literature (2000)
    University of Belgrade
Teaching
  • Fall 2007, Spring 2008, and Fall 2008 English 10 in Intensive English Orientation Program
  • Spring 2006 English 101C Academic English II for Undergraduates
  • Fall 2005 English 104 First-year Composition I

Publications

  • Jamieson, J., Grgurovic, M., & Becker, T. (2008). Using diagnostic information to adapt traditional textbook-based instruction. In C. A. Chapelle, Y.-R. Chung, & J. Xu (Eds.), Towards adaptive CALL: Natural language processing for diagnostic language assessment (pp. 25-39). Ames, IA: Iowa State University.
  • Grgurovic. M., & Hegelheimer. V. (2007). Help options and multimedia listening: students' use of subtitles and the transcript. Language Learning and Technology. 11(1), 45-66.
  • Grgurovic. M. (2006). Review of Active Listening in English computer software. TESL-EJ. 10(2), 1-13.
  • Hegelheimer, V., Reppert, K., Daisy, B., Broberg, M., Grgurovic, M., Middelbrooks, K., & Lui, H.M. (2004). Preparing the new generation of CALL researchers and practitioners: What 9 months in an M.A. program can (or cannot) do. ReCALL Journal. 16(2), 432-447.

Presentations (selected)

  • Grgurovic, M. (2007). Research on CALL comparison studies: Can a meta-analysis inform instructed SLA? Paper presented at Second Language Research Forum, University of Urbana-Champaign, Urbana-Champaing, Illinois.
  • Grgurovic, M., & Pendar, N. (2007). NLP-Based CALL: A Review of Evaluation and Effectiveness. Paper presented at Technology for Second Language Learning Conference, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
  • Jamieson, J., Grgurovic, M., & Becker, T. (2007). Using diagnostic information to adapt traditional textbook-based instruction. Paper presented at Technology for Second Language Learning Conference, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
  • Grgurovic, M., & Chapelle, C. (2007). Effectiveness of CALL: A meta-analysis and research synthesis. Paper presented at CALICO Conference, San Marcos, Texas.
  • Grgurovic, M. (2006). ESL students' use of a transcript and subtitles in a multimedia listening unit. Paper presented at CALICO Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • Compton, L., Grgurovic, M., O'Bryan, A., Bekrieva-Grannis, D., & Cotos, E. (2006). Review of conferencing applications and their potential use for language learning. Paper presented at CALICO Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • Compton, L., O'Bryan, A., Grgurovic, M., Cotos, E., & Bekrieva-Grannis, D. (2006). Reviewing CMC applications for usability, usefulness, and language learning potential. Poster presented at CALICO Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • Grgurovic, M. (2004). Data collection methods in a web-based multimedia listening unit. Paper presented at Technology for Second Language Learning Conference, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
  • Grgurovic, M. (2004). Designing a multimedia listening activity. Poster presented at TESOL Conference, Long Beach, California.
  • Hegelheimer,V., Daisy,B., Broberg, M., Grgurovic, M., Liu, H.M., Reppert, K., & Middlebrooks, K. (2003). Preparing the new generation of CALL researchers and practitioners:What 9 months in an M.A. program can (or cannot) do.Paper presented at WorldCALL Conference, Banff, Alberta, Canada.

Research Projects

Awards

  • Aubrey E. Galyon Award, Iowa State University, (2005)
  • Teaching Excellence Award, Iowa State University, (2003)
  • Quentin Johnson Award, Iowa State University, (2003)
  • Grannis Award, Iowa State University, (2002)

Professional Activities

Professional Associations

  • Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Member
  • Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO), Member
  • Computer-Assisted Language Learning Club (CALL Club), Past President (2003-2005)

Research Interests

  • Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
  • Assessment
  • Blended learning
  • Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
  • Educational multimedia
  • Integration of technology into language teaching and teacher education
 
Page last updated: October 26, 2008