Dr. Karolina Kopczynski
Full-Time Associate Professor, Arts, Humanities and Education
Education
- M.Ed. in Learning and Technology
- Western Governors University
- M.A. in Applied Linguistics and Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language
- University of Jaen
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership/Curriculum & Instruction
- University of Phoenix
- M.A. in Spanish/ESOL
- SIT Graduate Institute
Research Interests
Use of Technology in the Online Classroom.
Gamification in an Online Spanish Classroom.
Use of AI in a World Language Class.
Gamification in an Online Spanish Classroom.
Use of AI in a World Language Class.
Positions Held
2021 - Present
Holyoke Community College
Spanish and Polish instructor
2009 - Present
Educational Testing Services
Reader for AP Spanish Language and Culture
2024 - 2024
Ballard & Tighe, Publishers
IPT Spanish Test Developer
2013 - 2023
East Windsor High School
Spanish Teacher
2003 - 2013
Ludlow High School
Spanish teacher
Intellectual Contributions
Why Some Students Fail to Complete Their Education
Karolina Kopczynski,Cynthia A Silvia
May 20, 2025
Journal of Education and Development
The Use of AI in World Language Classrooms
Cynthia A Silvia,Karolina Kopczynski
December 2024
Creative Education Scientific Research Publications
Cynthia A Silvia,Karolina Kopczynski
2024
Revolutionizing Online Learning for Optimal Performance
Karolina Kopczynski,Cynthia Silvia
September 21, 2024
BP International
Challenges of Teaching Foreign Languages in an Asynchronous Setting
Karolina Kopczynski,Cynthia A Silvia
July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2024
(2024). Creative Education.***** Received: **** **, *** Accepted: **** **, *** To Be Published in July Issue: **** **, *** Copyright © 2024 by author(s) and Scientific Research Publishing Inc. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution International License (CC BY 4.0). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Open
Reimagining Online Learning Is Critical to Achieving Peak Academic Performance in Higher Education.
Cynthia A Silvia,Karolina Kopczynski
December 22, 2023
(2023) Creative Education, 14
Student Proficiency in Spanish Taught by Native and Nonnative Spanish Instructors: A Quantitative Correlation Study
Karolina Kopczynski
2010
ProQuest-CSA, LLC
Presentations
MAstering the Craft from Draft to Published Journal Article
The Engage Summit
November 14, 2024
Strategies for Successful Remote Teaching
Strategies for Successful Remote Teaching
January 11, 2023
Online Tools to Enhance Student Engagement in Online Classroom
17th Annual Conference on eLearning
June 6, 2022
Creative Ways to Create Videos
HCC Center for Excellence
May 13, 2022
Gamification in Online Classroom
HCC Center for Excellence
May 3, 2022
Interactive Tools to Engage participation in the Online Classroom
HCC Center for Excellence
January 21, 2022
Communicative Tools for Interpretive Communication in Online Spanish Classes
Create Cross-Cultural Connections
October 23, 2021
Using Podcasts and Other Tech tools for Presentational Communication
Creating Cross-Cultural Connections
October 22, 2021
Interactive Tools to Engage Participation and Increase Retention in the Online Classroom
OLC Accerlate
September 23, 2021
Interactive Tools to Engage Participation
Northeaster OER Summit
May 25, 2021
Best Practices in Online Spanish Course
Teaching Excellence Summit
October 16, 2020
Boost Engagement and Empower Struggling Learners via Digital Tools
Wyoming Innovations in Learning Conferences
November 7, 2019
Boost Engagement and Empower Struggling Learners via Digital Tools
Conference: Level Up
October 25, 2019
El desarrollo de expresión oral por medios de proyectos culturales
MaFla Summer Institute
August 14, 2016
Reading & Listening Comprehension and Writing & Speaking Proficiency = Online Applications
MaFLA Tech Day
June 2014
Use of Technology in Any Foreign Language Classroom
June 2014
AP Spanish Language and Culture theme: Family and Communities
April 11, 2013
Media Contributions
AI in Language Learning and Teaching: Engaging Students (WIN)
May 15, 2025
Social Media - Blog
What Do You Learn in Early Childhood Education? Key Skills (WIN)
May 8, 2025
Social Media - Blog
What Are the Career Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language? (WIN)
April 7, 2025
Social Media - Blog
The Harsh Realities of a Communist Childhood in Poland
Edge
September 1, 2022
Social Media - Podcast
Blog: Commonly Asked Questions about Our Foreign Language Courses
EDGE
July 1, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Blog: Learning 9 Language: My Personal Educational Journey
EDGE
May 31, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Blog: Learning Spanish by Immersion Doesn’t Always Require Travel
EDGE
May 5, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Blog: Why Culture Is One of the Best Foreign Language Teachers
EDGE
April 19, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Blog: Using Music to Learn a Foreign Language Like Spanish
Edge Staff
August 23, 2021
Social Media - Blog
The Benefits of Using Podcasts to Improve Your Spanish
Edge Staff
August 2, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Games: A Fun and Useful Way to Learn a Foreign Language
April 28, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Is Spanish the hardest language to learn?
April 14, 2021
Social Media - Blog
How to Be Successful Learning a Foreign Langue Online
March 30, 2021
Social Media - Blog
5 Reasons Why It’s Good For You To Learn a Foreign Language
January 25, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Staying Motivated While Learning a Foreign Language Online
Online Learning Tips
November 5, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Learning Foreign Languages for Personal and Career Development
Acast
August 15, 2019
Social Media - Podcast
Certifications and Licensure
November 23, 2010
Academic: Administrator Licensure
Executive Office of Education
November 23, 2010
Educator - Principal/Assistant Principal (9 - 12)
Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
April 5, 2021
Professional Educator
State of Connecticut State Board of Education
November 23, 2010
Educator - Foreign Language [Spanish] (5 - 12)
Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
October 25, 2020
CITI - Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
August 30, 2013
Provisional Educator Certification
Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE)
January 04, 2015
Academic: Teacher License
Executive Office of Education
February 13, 2015
Single Subject Teaching Credential
Commission on Teacher Credentialing California (CTC)
Awards & Honors
July 15,
2022
Unsung Leader
APUS
This American Public University System (APUS) Academic Rewards & Recognition badge is awarded to an individual whose contributions to Academics come not from title, but from their hard work and their inspiration of others to become better leaders. This individual shows initiative, demonstrates motivation, and makes Academics a more inclusive organization. Recipients are nominated by their colleagues for exceptional service to the APUS mission of educating those who serve.
July 15,
2022
Unsung Leader Award
APUS
For those whose contributions to Academics come not from title, but from their hard work and their inspiration of others to become better leaders. This individual shows initiative, demonstrates motivation, and makes Academics a more inclusive organization.
May 27,
2022
Integrity Award
APUS
For those who practice fairness, honesty, and objectivity in serving students, faculty, or staff.
May 27,
2022
Vision Award
APUS
For those who provide a transformative experience, creating learning experiences, student interfaces, degree programs, communities of learning, ease transfer credit, enhance affordability, build partnerships, and offer thought leadership to change higher education.
April 29,
2022
Integrity Award
APUS
For practicing fairness, honesty, and objectivity in serving students, faculty, or staff.
April 29,
2022
Vision Award
APUS
For providing a transformative experience, create learning experiences, student interfaces, degree programs, communities of learning, ease transfer credit, enhance affordability, build partnerships, and offer thought leadership to change higher education.
February 1,
2022
Certificate of Achievement
APUS
Recognition of Spanish Club's outstanding leadership and member engagement for 2021.
January 1,
2022
Accessibility Award
APUS
For enhancing access to all learners, and for those who ease access for all APUS team members to succeed.
September 1,
2021
APUS Strategic Initiative 2021: Higher Learning Commission Reaccreditation Award
APUS
The recipient of this badge is to be commended for their time, efforts, and dedication to the mission of APUS and its students.
June 30,
2021
Outstanding Leadership
APUS
Spanish Club
June 16,
2021
Quality Award
APUS
For those who lead by promoting distinction, excellence, and continuous improvement in serving students, faculty, or staff.
May 3,
2021
APUS Undergraduate Excellence in Teaching Award for the School of Arts, Humanities, and Education
APUS
On behalf of the faculty and staff, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on receiving the Undergraduate Excellence in Teaching Award for the School of Arts, Humanities, and Education!
March 2021
East Windsor High School: Excellence in Teaching Award
East Windsor High School
I was awarded the Teaching Excellent and nominated by my students.
February 2021
APUS Rewards and Recognition (R&R) Program: 2020 University Strategic Initiative – Catalyst– Learning Management System Migration
APUS
September 30,
2020
Happy National Teach Spanish day
Vista Higher Learning
I was nominated by a students during the National Teach Spanish Day
April 14,
2020
The National Society of Leadership and Success
University of Phoenix
November 4,
2013
Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction
The National Society of High School Scholars
June 15,
2013
Co-Chair of WMFLC
Western Massachusetts Foreign Languages Collaborative Association
2013 Nominated as a Co-Chair of Western Massachusetts Foreign Languages Collaborative Association
2012
Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to the Ludlow High School
The Top Lion on Campus
2011
Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award