UMass Boston

Areas of Expertise

Psycholinguistics, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Computer-assisted Language Learning (CALL), online language teaching and learning, ESL methods and methodology

Degrees

PhD in Applied Linguistics and Technology, Iowa State University

Professional Publications & Contributions

  • O’Bryan, A. and Grgurovic, M. (2016). Training educators to teach in online and blended environments. United State Distance Learning Association Conference, St. Louis, MO.
  • O’Bryan, A., Kane, T., and Shaw, M. (2013). Establishing an online professional learning community to promote faculty engagement and excellence. Faculty Focus.
  • O’Bryan, A. (2013). Online learning designs: A look through a community of inquiry lens. University of Hawaii Manoa Center for Language and Technology, Honolulu, HI.
  • Compton, L. and O’Bryan, A. (2012). Framework and teaching tips for online TESL/Applied Linguistics courses. MidTESOL conference, Ames, IA.
  • O'Bryan, A. and Hegelheimer, V. (2009). Using a mixed methods approach to explore strategies, metacognitive awareness, and the effects of task design on listening development. Canadian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 12(1), 9-33.

Additional Information

Research Interests:
Dr. O'Bryan's primary areas of interest include teacher training for online pedagogy and CALL.

 

Classes Taught:
APLING 621: Psycholinguistics