Shannon Sauro
@shansauro.bsky.social
Professor at UMBC (USA). Applied linguist | teacher educator |runner | fan. Researching fan practices for language learning in the digital wilds and the L2 classroom, virtual exchange, & computer-assisted language learning. She/her
Today I wrap up the Fanfiction Project in my L2 writing class. I'm planning to introduce findings from the recent study Maria Razcon and I carried out on previous classes. This is my favorite quote from one of my past students who was extremely skeptical about the value of fanfiction for teaching:
November 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Today I wrap up the Fanfiction Project in my L2 writing class. I'm planning to introduce findings from the recent study Maria Razcon and I carried out on previous classes. This is my favorite quote from one of my past students who was extremely skeptical about the value of fanfiction for teaching:
Spotted on campus on my way to class just now. Their statement of holding faculty and staff accountable interests me greatly.
November 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Spotted on campus on my way to class just now. Their statement of holding faculty and staff accountable interests me greatly.
I may not have gotten away with the crown jewels but I did win a free pair of running shoes at the pub run costume contest tonight 🏃🏻♀️🎃👻
October 29, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I may not have gotten away with the crown jewels but I did win a free pair of running shoes at the pub run costume contest tonight 🏃🏻♀️🎃👻
The deadline to submit abstracts to the UNICollaboration conference (4-5 June in Cyprus) is 5 weeks away (15 November). Research and practice reports on virtual exchange, telecollaboration, COIL projects across all ages and disciplines are welcome.
unicollaborationconference2026.org
unicollaborationconference2026.org
October 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The deadline to submit abstracts to the UNICollaboration conference (4-5 June in Cyprus) is 5 weeks away (15 November). Research and practice reports on virtual exchange, telecollaboration, COIL projects across all ages and disciplines are welcome.
unicollaborationconference2026.org
unicollaborationconference2026.org
Happy pumpkin spice day to all who love autumn as much as me 🎃
August 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Happy pumpkin spice day to all who love autumn as much as me 🎃
It’s not just in Sweden where we see schools moving away from so much technology use in public schools. Several local school districts in Maryland are emphasizing handwriting and limiting smartphone use. Some of this is in direct response to AI being used in ways that undermines learning.
August 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
It’s not just in Sweden where we see schools moving away from so much technology use in public schools. Several local school districts in Maryland are emphasizing handwriting and limiting smartphone use. Some of this is in direct response to AI being used in ways that undermines learning.
Spent a wonderful evening catching up with fan friends and making plans for a 20th anniversary episode of Snapecast, the podcast that is all Snape, all the time.
July 28, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Spent a wonderful evening catching up with fan friends and making plans for a 20th anniversary episode of Snapecast, the podcast that is all Snape, all the time.
Sweden is so beautiful in summer. I am so happy and grateful that this country is a part of my life.
June 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Sweden is so beautiful in summer. I am so happy and grateful that this country is a part of my life.
Beautiful afternoon in my Swedish hometown. 🇸🇪
June 19, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Beautiful afternoon in my Swedish hometown. 🇸🇪
The anti-acknowledgment: in which I write about the sociopolitical and digital challenges that I am having to grapple with as I write my book: Fan Practices for Language Teaching and Learning.
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June 11, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The anti-acknowledgment: in which I write about the sociopolitical and digital challenges that I am having to grapple with as I write my book: Fan Practices for Language Teaching and Learning.
www.ssauro.info/2025/06/11/t...
www.ssauro.info/2025/06/11/t...
Looking for a partner for your next Virtual Exchange? UNICollaboration is hosting its next partnering fair on 13 June. More information and a link to register can be found on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
June 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Looking for a partner for your next Virtual Exchange? UNICollaboration is hosting its next partnering fair on 13 June. More information and a link to register can be found on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Are you a CALL researcher interested in reviewing for the CALICO journal? Sign up using the QR codes available at the #CALICO2025 coffee breaks.
May 30, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Are you a CALL researcher interested in reviewing for the CALICO journal? Sign up using the QR codes available at the #CALICO2025 coffee breaks.
Just returned from graduate commencement. It’s heartening to see so many young and not so young people celebrating their graduate degrees. ☺️
May 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Just returned from graduate commencement. It’s heartening to see so many young and not so young people celebrating their graduate degrees. ☺️
Today I encountered bias in AI. I planned to ask DeepSeek and ChatGPT for ideas on an activity about bias (see prompt). ChatGPT generated something. DeepSeek started to, suggesting topics related to the Israel-Palestine war, but then suddenly the screen cleared and I received the following message.
February 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Today I encountered bias in AI. I planned to ask DeepSeek and ChatGPT for ideas on an activity about bias (see prompt). ChatGPT generated something. DeepSeek started to, suggesting topics related to the Israel-Palestine war, but then suddenly the screen cleared and I received the following message.
This is what we're discussing for next week's CALL class on Critical AI. Hofmann et al. (2024) employs elements of matched-guise test research from sociolinguistics to uncover racialized linguistic bias in AIs.
February 11, 2025 at 10:55 PM
This is what we're discussing for next week's CALL class on Critical AI. Hofmann et al. (2024) employs elements of matched-guise test research from sociolinguistics to uncover racialized linguistic bias in AIs.
Final run through Malmö this visit. The bridge was completely shrouded in fog. That’s okay, my old friend. Vi ses nästa gång.
January 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Final run through Malmö this visit. The bridge was completely shrouded in fog. That’s okay, my old friend. Vi ses nästa gång.
First fika with a friend, then back to work on Chapter 6 polishing up the section on culturally sustaining and culturally responsive pedagogy & teaching with fanfiction.
January 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
First fika with a friend, then back to work on Chapter 6 polishing up the section on culturally sustaining and culturally responsive pedagogy & teaching with fanfiction.
I should be on my way to Sweden but snowmageddon 2025 happened and my flight was cancelled, so I am having a snow day instead.
January 6, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I should be on my way to Sweden but snowmageddon 2025 happened and my flight was cancelled, so I am having a snow day instead.
One of the richest lessons I learned from my time in Sweden was to value time off from work so my energy and attention could be focused elsewhere. Christmas/today is one of those days. God jul till alla.
December 26, 2024 at 4:03 AM
One of the richest lessons I learned from my time in Sweden was to value time off from work so my energy and attention could be focused elsewhere. Christmas/today is one of those days. God jul till alla.
God jul! Merry Christmas, my friends. 🎄
December 25, 2024 at 2:06 PM
God jul! Merry Christmas, my friends. 🎄
Did I really need a cheeseboard in the shape of a winter sled even though I don’t have any cheese? Yes absolutely.
December 22, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Did I really need a cheeseboard in the shape of a winter sled even though I don’t have any cheese? Yes absolutely.
A few Christmas scenes from last week in Spain 🎄
December 19, 2024 at 1:12 PM
A few Christmas scenes from last week in Spain 🎄
Returning from a lovely week at the University of León, where I introduced a new cohort of language teachers to FanTALES materials and fanfiction activities for language teaching. Loved hearing from the different groups of fans who enjoyed geeking out.
December 15, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Returning from a lovely week at the University of León, where I introduced a new cohort of language teachers to FanTALES materials and fanfiction activities for language teaching. Loved hearing from the different groups of fans who enjoyed geeking out.
A little Christmas mood with my morning coffee.
December 6, 2024 at 4:10 PM
A little Christmas mood with my morning coffee.
Christmas has entered the chat
November 30, 2024 at 1:41 AM
Christmas has entered the chat