Issue: It is now relatively easy to produce speech drafts in English by using AI translation(machine translation & translation by generative AI). Nevertheless, such speech drafts would not make much sense if students do not understand them well. Students may be able to ask questions to generative AI if there is anything unclear about the drafts. However, generative AI is useless unless they...
How do we handle Large Language Model (LLM) AI in the classroom? Many approach it by creating policies that either restrict, ban, or limit its use to specific AI-focused activities. This can be effective in the short term, however, many underestimate the effect this technology will have on language learners’ futures as global digital citizens. Additionally, if AI is approached through limited...
The shift to online education during the pandemic presented unique challenges, particularly for instructors accustomed to using traditional teaching tools such as whiteboards. In response, I adopted Google Sheets as a whiteboard to facilitate student interaction and provide a platform for submitting and checking assignments. Initially, correcting grammar and vocabulary in these submissions was...
As attention spans vary individually and are influenced by different factors, the cultivation of active participation and engagement among students remains one of the paramount goals for educators. This workshop is designed for all levels of Quizizz users, and it explores the innovative use of Quizizz, an online learning platform suitable for creating dynamic and participatory learning...
Do students even need real teachers anymore? That is a question floating around Silicon Valley in light of recent advancements in AI. Are they caught up in the hype, or is there a foreseeable path to AI teachers?
The present state of LLMs leaves a lot to be desired for advanced applications designed to embody intelligent language teachers. We cannot simply prompt our way to a solution with...
