JALT2025 - Tokyo

The AI Advantage: Innovative Approaches to PBL

Nov 2, 2025, 1:45 PM

30m

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

Practice-oriented Workshop (30-minutes) Technology Room 303

Speaker

Nate Olson

Description

Project-Based Learning (PBL) thrives on engaging, real-world projects. However, educators often lack access to subject-matter experts and struggle with time-intensive preparation. This workshop shows how AI tools like ChatGPT can aid in project design, content creation, and stimulating expert feedback. Attendees will see examples of AI-generated project outlines, task prompts, and assessment tools. Participants will gain practical strategies for using AI to streamline PBL and enhance student learning.

Summary

Project-Based Learning (PBL) thrives on engaging, real-world projects. However, educators often lack access to subject-matter experts and struggle with time-intensive preparation. This workshop shows how AI tools like ChatGPT can aid in project design, content creation, and stimulating expert feedback. Attendees will see examples of AI-generated project outlines, task prompts, and assessment tools. Participants will gain practical strategies for using AI to streamline PBL and enhance student learning.