"To commit ourselves to the modernization of Chinese language education through the application of information technology to different areas including curriculum, pedagogy and assessment," reads the mission statement of the Chinese Language Centre (CLC) of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. CLC has long been participating in a number of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)...
ChatGPT has already revolutionized our ability to have conversations with a computer. At present this is generally limited to typing rather than speech itself. Utilization of speech synthesis and recognition (SR) technology for English speaking practices could present alternative methods to assist in the development of speaking and listening skills. However, there are still challenges when...
This session is designed to equip educators with the skills to effectively use and understand prompting in AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Bard, and Bing. This interactive workshop will demystify the art and science of prompt engineering, focusing on how carefully constructed prompts can significantly enhance the quality of AI-generated content in an English Language Teaching setting. We'll dive...
This presentation showcases a groundbreaking 28-week study conducted with twenty-five first-year and second-year students, exploring the efficacy of ChatGPT in enhancing English language skills, specifically in composition. The study rigorously tested the impact of ChatGPT on students' English proficiency, engaging them in a comprehensive, AI-integrated learning process.
Each week,...
Automatic Writing Evaluation (AWE) has experienced significant growth in the dynamic realm of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) writing, driven by remarkable advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. This technological evolution has brought forth a plethora of writing tools characterized by increasingly sophisticated AWE systems that provide precise and adaptable solutions for...
This presentation aims to summarize and highlight research findings from an online homework course using the Moodle learning management system. Students were tasked to complete 50 homework activities from a pool of 64 over a semester. Research data compares the performance and completion rates of students assigned 8 activities biweekly against those with unrestricted access to all 64 quizzes...
