MEET THE AUTHORS

Géraldine Blattner (Florida Atlantic University) is a Professor of French and Linguistics who directs the first- and second-year French Language Program and teaches content and language courses at the undergraduate- and graduate-level. Her research focuses on various aspects of language teaching and learning and ways of meaningfully integrating social media (i.e. Twitter & Instagram) in beginner, intermediate and advanced-level language instruction.

Amanda Dalola (University of Minnesota) is Director of the Language Center and Associate Professor of Linguistics. Her current research projects include the production, perception, and digital media renderings of sociophonetic variables and speech styles in French and Korean, the use of social media applications in the language learning classroom, and the use of translanguaging and open educational resources as open educational practices.

Stéphanie (Portland State University) is a Teaching Assistant Professor of French and serves as the language coordinator for First and Second Year French. As Curriculum Coordinator, she developed and updated the curriculum for First and Second Year French in both traditional and online settings. Stéphanie's research interests include leveraging technology for language learning, online teaching, and French for specific purposes. Actively engaged in projects exploring social media for authentic language and cultural experiences, she promotes digital literacy, and autonomous learning.