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In the Department of English Language Education within the Faculty of Humanities, my work centers on integrating emerging technologies with English language teaching and learning. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduates, pre‑service teachers, in‑service teachers, and postgraduates, alongside service as EdD Programme Coordinator for the Graduate School.
My research centers on the intersection of emerging technologies, particularly generative AI, and teacher education. I investigate how pre‑service and in‑service teachers develop the competencies needed to integrate AI tools effectively and ethically into their pedagogical practice. Through qualitative studies and intervention research, I develop and examine conceptual frameworks for pedagogic AI competence and alignment with AI‑TPACK and SAMR, especially in language education. I also design innovative professional development, such as microlearning, to build digital resilience and mitigate technostress. I am particularly interested in how GenAI can personalize learning, support the emotional dimensions of education, and transform instructional design while maintaining a critical lens on issues of bias, privacy, and academic integrity. This work contributes to preparing future‑ready educators who can navigate an evolving technological landscape while sustaining pedagogical effectiveness and professional well‑being. Moreover, I was also ranked among the top 1% of the world’s most-cited scientists in education 2024, according to lists compiled by Stanford University.
Recognition and Awards
Listed as the world’s top 1% scientists by Stanford University (2024 single year; 2025 single-year and career impact)
Certificate of Merit 2023/2024, Faculty of Humanities Teaching Award, The Education University of Hong Kong
Excellent University ePortfolio (UePortfolio) Supervision 2024/2025, The Education University of Hong Kong
Excellent University ePortfolio (UePortfolio) Supervision 2023/2024, The Education University of Hong Kong
Excellent University ePortfolio (UePortfolio) Supervision 2021/2022, The Education University of Hong Kong
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE), UK 2021
Editorial Boards
Education and Information Technologies (2023-Present)
The Journal of European Education (2023-Present)
Artificial Intelligence in Language Education (2025-Present)
Discover Education (2025-Present)
CHAPTERS in Education (Springer) (2025-Present)
Reviewer for External Grants
Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
Ministry of Education Tertiary Education Research Fund (Singapore)
Research interests
- Generative Artificial Intelligence
- Teacher Professional Development Using Technology
- Technology-supported teaching and learning
- Mobile Assisted Language Learning
- English for Academic/Specific Purposes (EAP/ESP)
- English-Medium Instruction (EMI)
- Language Acquisition and Multimodality
- TESOL
Teaching Interests
- Technology-supported teaching and learning
- Teacher Professional Development Using Technology
- English for Academic/Specific Purposes (EAP/ESP)
- ELT Methodology
- ELT Pedagogy
- TESOL
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, Doctorate of Education
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Projects
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Promoting a Dynamic Pedagogical Model of Asynchronous and Synchronous Virtual Teaching and Learning to Enrich Students’ Virtual Learning Experiences
WANG, L. (PI), FUNG, K. T. D. (CoI), BIBI, T. (CoI), LIU, F. M. C. (CoI), XIE, Q. (CoI), YAN, J. (CoI), JIN, M. (CoI), BANERJEE, B. (CoI), SHANG, H. A. (CoI), SY, W. N. (CoI), KEUNG, S. (CoI), TSANG, C. W. A. (CoI), CHOY, Y. L. E. (CoI), KOHNKE, L. (CoI), CHAN, C. K. A. (CoI), LAM, S. M. S. (CoI), KAN, H. K. (CoI), ZOU, D. (CoPI) & LAU, C. M. (CoI)
01/07/21 → 30/06/23
Project: Other project
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AI safety in computer-assisted language learning
KOHNKE, L. M. A., Jan 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) The Palgrave encyclopedia of computer-assisted language learning. MCCALLUM , L. & TAFAZOLI, D. (eds.). Cham: Palgrave MacmillanResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapters
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Artificial intelligence integration in TESOL teacher education: Promoting a critical lens guided by TPACK and SAMR
KOHNKE , L. M. A. & ZOU, D., Mar 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: TESOL Quarterly.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
Open Access11 Citations (Scopus) -
Best practices for incorporating pedagogy and technology into English-medium instruction in Hong Kong
KOHNKE, L. M. A., CHAN, C. C. B. & FOUNG, D., 2025, English-medium instruction pedagogy in disciplinary classrooms: Voices from the ground. QIU, X. & YUAN, R. (eds.). Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge, p. 42-64Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapters
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ChatGPT as an automated writing evaluation tool: How students perceive it and how it affects their writing
DING, L., ZOU, D. & KOHNKE, L., Oct 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Education and Information Technologies.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Cultivating resilience through a community of inquiry: How academic emotions impact the professional growth of pre-service teachers
KOHNKE, L. M. A. & ZOU, D., 2025, In: Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development. 46, 8, p. 2244-2261Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)