JALT2025 - Tokyo

Introducing Generative AI to Students: Utilizing AI to Create Picture Book Images

Nov 1, 2025, 2:30 PM

1h

National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

Poster Presentation (60-minutes) Technology Room 416

Speaker

Andy Gill (Kanda University of International Studies)

Description

This poster presentation showcases the results of a study in which Japanese university students utilized Microsoft’s Copilot AI image generator to assist them in creating an original picture book story. It examines the task guidelines, scaffolding strategies, and student training for navigating AI limitations. Additionally, it analyzes student feedback, exploring their perceptions of AI as a creative tool and its role in language learning and digital literacy.

Summary

This poster presentation showcases the results of a study in which Japanese university students utilized Microsoft’s Copilot AI image generator to assist them in creating an original picture book story. It examines the task guidelines, scaffolding strategies, and student training for navigating AI limitations. Additionally, it analyzes student feedback, exploring their perceptions of AI as a creative tool and its role in language learning and digital literacy.