XReading has become a popular platform for many ESL educators to conduct extensive reading in their classes. The convenience and accessibility of XReading can and continues to provide an enjoyable reading (and also listening) experience for students all over the world. From personal experience however, there are issues that arise with the use of XReading. The cost which can be prohibitive for...
This study investigates the integration of AI chatbots, specifically ChatGPT and Bard/Gemini, in advanced-level "Practical English" courses for college freshmen. It examines their impact on student engagement and motivation, aiming to assess the effectiveness of AI-driven chatbots in Task-Based Learning (TBL) activities. Tasks include conversation generation, debates, and problem-solving,...
No matter how much we may not like to admit it, AI is here to stay. Although there are several advantages to embracing AI in academic life (Lin 2023), AI use is frowned upon by teachers in the author’s own university teaching contexts. Here, two university writing classes were monitored for AI use using Originality.ai, an AI detection software application, over the 2023-24 school year....
