Edna Lima

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Education

Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and Technology, Iowa State University, 2015 Dissertation: Development and evaluation of online pronunciation instruction for international teaching assistants’ comprehensibility

M.A. in TESL/Applied Linguistics: Specialization in CALL, Iowa State University, 2008 Thesis: An exploratory study of nonlanguage factors affecting nonnative undergraduate students’ reaction to international teaching assistants

B.A. in English/Portuguese, Federal University of Viçosa, Brazil, 1999

Biography

Dr. Edna Lima is an Associate Professor of Instruction and Director of Instructional Design & Global Outreach Online Programs at Ohio University. She is currently teaching Computers in Language Teaching I and II, CALL Teaching Practicum, Assessing Language Abilities, Second Language Acquisition Research and Theory, and Research Experience in Linguistics. Edna has taught EFL/ESL/ESP for 25 years. She earned her Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics & Technology from Iowa State University. Her research interests include computer-assisted language learning (CALL), language assessment, online courses and materials design, and writing for research. She also has experience coordinating undergraduate and graduate writing labs and a TESOL Graduate Program.

Grants & Awards

• English as a Medium of Instruction Global Course, Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program, U.S. Department of State
• English as a Medium of Instruction Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program, U.S. Department of State
• Online Course Development: American English (AE) E-Teacher English for Tourism Professionals, U.S. Department of State

Courses Taught

• LING 4510/5510: Computers in Language Teaching I
• LING 4520/5520: Computers in Language Teaching II
• LING 4830: Assessing Language Abilities (Undergraduate)
• LING 4940/5940: Research Experience in Linguistics
• LING 5760: Second Language Acquisition Research and Theory
• LING 5830: Assessing Language Abilities: Proseminar in TEFL Testing (Graduate)
• LING 5921: CALL Teaching Practicum
• AGC 5220: Classroom Communication Skills for Teaching Assistants
• ELIP 5140: Academic Writing in Graduate Studies (All students)
• ELIP 5140: Academic Writing in Graduate Studies (Communication & Development)
• ELIP 5140: Academic Writing in Graduate Studies (Political Science)
• ELIP 5160: Writing for Research (All students)
• ELIP 5160: Writing for Research Hybrid (Sciences)
• ELIP 5160: Writing for Research (Political Science)
• ELIP 5220: Classroom Communication Skills for International Teaching Assistants
• ET 6020: Technical Writing Seminar (Engineering)

Publications

Lima, E. F. (2020). The Supra Tutor: Improving speaker comprehensibility through a fully online pronunciation course. Journal of Second Language Pronunciation, 6(1), 39-67.

Lima, E. F., & Zawadzki, Z. (2019). Improving speaker intelligibility: Using sitcoms and engaging activities to develop learners’ perception and production of word stress in English. In J. Levis, C. Nagle, & E. Todey (Eds.), Proceedings of the 10th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference, ISSN 2380-9566, Ames, IA, September 2018 (pp. 371-381). Ames, IA: Iowa State University.

Lima, E. F. (2018). The Supra Tutor: Learners’ perspectives on online pronunciation instruction. In G. Kessler (Ed.), TESOL voices: Insider accounts of classroom life: Online and hybrid classroom education (pp. 59-67). Alexandria, VA: TESOL Press.

Wallace, L., & Lima, E. F. (2018). Technology for teaching pronunciation. In J. I. Liontas (Ed.), The TESOL Encyclopedia of English Language Teaching. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Lima, E. F. (2017). A review of the new Well Said Series [Review of Well said intro: Pronunciation for clear communication 2nd Ed., by L. Grant & E. E. Yu and Well said: Pronunciation for clear communication 4th Ed., by L. Grant]. Journal of Second Language Pronunciation, 3(2), 293-297.

Lima, E. F., & Levis, J. M.  (2017).  An online ‘pronunciation tutor’ at Iowa State University. In J. Murphy (Ed.), Teaching the pronunciation of English: Focus on whole courses. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press.

Lima, E. F. (2016). Comprehensibility and liveliness in nonnative student oral presentations before and after training: A mixed methods study. System, 63, 121-133.

Wallace, L., & Lima, E. F. (2016). Intelligibility: Five winning activities for speak test preparation. In J. Levis, H. Le, I. Lucic, E. Simpson, & S. Vo (Eds). Proceedings of the 7th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference, ISSN 2380-9566, Dallas, TX, October 2015 (pp. 197-210). Ames, IA: Iowa State University.

Lima, E. F. (2015). Feel the rhythm! Fun and effective pronunciation practice using Audacity and sitcom scenes. Proceedings of the 6th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference (pp. 277-284), Ames, IA: Iowa State University.

Lima, E. F. (2015). Development and evaluation of online pronunciation instruction for international teaching assistants’ comprehensibility (Doctoral dissertation). Ann Arbor, MI: ProQuest LLC.

Lima, E. F. (2012). A comparative study of the perception of ITAs by native and nonnative undergraduate students. In. J. Levis & K. LeVelle (Eds.). Proceedings of the 3rd Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference, Sept. 2011. (pp. 54-64), Ames, IA: Iowa State University.

Lima, E. F. (2011). [Review of the book English in Singapore: Phonetic research on a corpus]. World Englishes, 30(2), 286-288. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-971X.2011.01714.x

Lima, E. F. (2011). Language and nonlanguage factors affecting nonnative undergraduate students’ reactions to ITAs. In. J. Levis & K. LeVelle (Eds.). Proceedings of the 2nd Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference, Sept. 2010 (pp. 43-55). Ames, IA: Iowa State University.

Lima, E. F. (2011). Issues in CALL: Authenticity of materials. Proceedings of the International Research and Practice Conference: Traditions and innovations in teaching native and foreign languages at tertiary level (pp. 365-368). Ivanovo, Russia: Ivanovo State Power Engineering University.

Lima, E. F. (2008). An exploratory study of language and nonlanguage factors affecting nonnative undergraduate students’ reaction to international teaching assistants (MA thesis). Ames, IA: Iowa State University.

Presentations at Seminars & Conferences

Lima, E. F. (2021, June). Adapting to new learning environments: Effective and engaging online pronunciation instruction. Paper presented at the Virtual 12th Annual Conference on Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT), Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.

Lima, E. F. (2020, November). Adapting to new learning environments: Effective and engaging online pronunciation instruction. Recorded presentation for the ALT 15th Anniversary Conference, Iowa State University, Ames, IA. A live panel discussion took place on December 5, 2020.

Lima, E. F. (2020, June). Education during the pandemic: Practices, challenges, and reflections. Invited web conference panel, Brazilian Educators, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia, Juiz de Fora, Brazil.

Lima, E. F. (2019, September). Flipping the classroom to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and learner autonomy. Invited talk for the 3º Simpósio Internacional sobre Games, Gamification e Tecnologias na Educação (Third National Symposium on Games, Gamification, and Educational Technology), Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.

Lima, E. F., & Zawadzki, Z. (2019, September). What did you say?: Using EdPuzzle and talk show interviews for intonation patterns and prominence practice. Poster presented at the 11th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT), Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona.

Lima, E. F. (2019, March). Technology for pronunciation teaching. Invited panel (Instructional technology tools for developing ITAs’ oral skills), TESOL 2019, Atlanta, GA.

Lima, E. F. (2018, October). American English Native listeners’ assessment of L2 speech comprehensibility. Poster presented at MEXTESOL 45th International Conference, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Lima, E. F., & Zawadzki, Z. (2018, October). The Big Bang Theory and pronunciation practice: Increasing comprehensibility. Poster presented at MEXTESOL 45th International Conference, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Lima, E. F., & Zawadzki, Z. (2018, September). Improving speaker comprehensibility: Using sitcoms and engaging activities to develop learners’ perception and production of word stress in English. Teaching Tip presented at 10th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT), Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

Lima, E. F., & Zawadzki, Z. (2018, September). Suprasegmentals + sitcoms = becoming more comprehensible while having fun! Poster presented at the 10th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT), Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

Lima, E. F., & Zawadzki, Z. (2018, April). The Supra Tutor 2.0: The improved version of a fully online English pronunciation course. Technology Fair presentation at the 10th Annual Ohio University CALL Conference, Linguistics Department, Ohio University, Athens OH.

Lima, E. F. (2017, September). Native listeners' assessment of L2 speech comprehensibility: What features matter most in North American English? Paper presented at the 9th Annual Conference on Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT), University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Wallace, L., Lima, E. F., & Hunkler, C. (2017, March). VowelCat: Helping ELLs visualize and improve vowel production. Paper presented at the 9th Annual CALL Conference, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F. (2016, April). The Supra Tutor: Development and evaluation of online pronunciation instruction for international teaching assistants. Paper presented at AAAL 2016, Orlando, FL.

Lima, E. F. (2016, April). The Supra Tutor: Development and evaluation of online pronunciation instruction. Paper presented at TESOL 2016, Baltimore, MD.

Lima, E. F., & Bikowski, D. (2016, April). Developing the Supra Tutor: How to create customized, technology-based materials for your ITA program. Invited panel, TESOL 2016, Baltimore, MD.

Lima, E. F., & Wallace, L. (2015, October). Five winning activities for SPEAK Test preparation. Teaching Tip presentation at the 7th Annual Conference on Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT), Texas A&M University, Dallas, TX.

Lima, E. F. (2014, September). Online pronunciation instruction: Improving speaker comprehensibility and enhancing learning experience. Paper presented at the 6th Annual Conference on Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT), UCLA, Santa Barbara, CA.

Lima, E. F. (2014, September). Feel the rhythm! Fun and effective pronunciation practice using Audacity and sitcom scenes. Teaching Tip presented at the 6th Annual Conference on Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT), UCLA, Santa Barbara, CA.

Lima, E. F. (2014, May). Improving the comprehensibility of L2 speakers through an online pronunciation tutor. Paper presented at the 2014 Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics/L’Association Canadienne de Linguistique Appliquée, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.

Lima, E. F. (2014, May). Assessing the impact of an online pronunciation tutor on the comprehensibility of international teaching assistants. Paper presented at CALICO 2014, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F. (2014, April). Online pronunciation instruction: Improving speaker comprehensibility and enhancing learning experience. Paper presented at the 2014 SLA Student Symposium, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI.

Lima, E. F. (2014, April). Improving the comprehensibility of nonnative speakers of English through an online pronunciation tutor. Paper presented at the First Graduate and Professional Student Research Conference, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

Lima, E. F. (2013, September). Using Audacity to help learners improve their suprasegmentals. Teaching Tip at Pronunciation in the Language Teaching Curriculum – 5th Annual Conference on Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT), Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

Lima, E. F. (2012, August). Fundamental considerations in developing an intelligibility test for nonnative teaching assistants. Paper presented at the 4th Annual Conference on Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT), Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Lima, E. F. (2011, September). A comparative study of the perception of ITAs by native and nonnative undergraduate students. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Conference on Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT), Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

Lima, E. F. (2010, September). Language and nonlanguage factors affecting nonnative undergrad students’ reactions to ITAs. Poster presented at the 2nd Annual Conference on Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT), Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

Lima, E. F., & Webb, A. (2005, January). Marketing and recruiting the intensive English program: A case study in Brazil. Paper presented at the AMTESOL conference, University of North Alabama, Florence, AL.

Selected Workshops, Training, & Guest Lectures

Lima, E. F. (2021, March). Introduction to quantitative data analysis and SPSS. Invited guest lecture, LING 5870: Introduction to Research Methods in Applied Linguistics, Linguistics Department, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F. (2021, March). Flipping the classroom in an online era: Fostering practice and opportunities for collaborative learning. Invited talk for the Linguistics Colloquium Series, Department of Linguistics, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F. (2020, October). The basics of research. Invited talk for the Linguistics Colloquium Series, Department of Linguistics, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F. (2020, February). The Supra Tutor: Development and evaluation of online pronunciation instruction. Invited guest lecture, LING 5520: Computers in Teaching II, Linguistics Department, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F. (2020, February). Understanding the rhetorical structure of research articles across fields. Workshop, ELIP Graduate Lab Writing Workshop, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F. (2019, August). Flipping the classroom: Maximizing in-class practice and opportunities for collaborative learning. Invited training sessions for the 2nd Enrichment Program, Deanship of Development and Quality Assurance, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Lima, E. F. (2019, August). North American English Pronunciation. Fulbright Pre-Academic Orientation Program, OPIE/Linguistics Department, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F., & Wallace, L. (2019, February). Creating a winning impression as a teacher. Workshop, Faculty Learning Community, TA Professional Development Workshop Series, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F., & Wallace, L. (2019, February). Applying that App: Incorporating technology in and out of the classroom. Workshop, Faculty Learning Community, TA Professional Development Workshop Series, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F. (2019, February). Research paper overview: Parts and styles. Invited guest lecture, ELIP 5160, Linguistics Department, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F., & Wallace, L. (2019, January). Becoming a more effective & less- stressed TA: How to manage your time and responsibilities. Workshop, Faculty Learning Community, TA Professional Development Workshop Series, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F. (2019, January). Qualitative research: Writing the introduction, literature review, and methods sections. Invited guest lecture for MDIA 6030, Department of Media Arts & Studies, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F. (2018, March). Writing the RA results and discussion sections. Workshop, ELIP Graduate Lab Writing Workshop, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F. (2018, February). Making English your business: Improving your spoken and written business English skills. Invited talk at Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, South Korea.

Lima, E. F. (2017, September). Rhetorical moves in research articles. ELIP Graduate Lab Writing Workshop, ELIP/Linguistics Department, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F. (2017, September). Introduction to research methods. Invited talk for the Linguistics Colloquium Series, Department of Linguistics, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F. (2017, March). Comprehensibility and liveliness in nonnative student oral presentations before and after training: A mixed methods study. Invited talk for the ELIP Brown Bag Series, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F. (2016, November). Rhetorical moves in research articles. ELIP Graduate Lab Writing Workshop, Linguistics Department, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F. (2016, October). Five winning SPEAK Test activities. ELIP Presentation and Pronunciation Lab Workshops, Linguistics Department, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F. (2016, October). Proofreading, revising, and polishing your papers. Department of Linguistics LSOU Writing Workshop, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

​​Lima, E. F. (2016, August). SPEAK test information session. ELIP/Linguistics, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F. (2016, April). Proposal writing workshop for Ohio graduate students. ELIP/Linguistics Department, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F. (2015, August). Strategies to become a successful faculty member. New A&S Faculty Orientation, Human Resources Training Center, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Lima, E. F. (2015, May). Pronunciation and technology applied to pronunciation instruction. Invited talk for Enova’s Ongoing Training in English Blended Learning Instruction, Enova, Mexico D. F.

Professional Contributions

• Reviewer of articles for international journals: Applied Psycholinguistics; Diaspora, Indigenous, and Minority Education; English for Specific Purposes; International Journal of Applied Linguistics; Journal of Second Language Pronunciation; Language Assessment Quarterly; System
• Reviewer of book chapters
• Reviewer of proposals for international conferences (PSLLT, TESOL, AAAL)
• Reviewer of conference proceedings papers for Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT)
• Rater of spoken and written proficiency tests
• Member of organization committees for international conferences

Languages

• Brazilian Portuguese: native language
• English: native-like proficiency
• Spanish: advanced level in speaking, listening, reading, and writing