KEYNOTE: Smart Materials, Smart Classrooms: Creating Language Learning Materials with AI

9 Aug 2025, 16:15
1h
Online

Online

Workshop (Plenary) TnT Track Breakout Room 1

Speaker

Clare Kaneko (JALT President)

Description

As artificial intelligence transforms education, language teachers have unrealized opportunities to enhance their classrooms with tailored, high-quality materials. This workshop-style presentation will demonstrate two practical approaches for integrating AI and accessible IT tools into language teaching: creating engaging listening activities using AI and free video software, and developing personalized texts suited to your learners' unique needs. I will guide participants through clear, step-by-step processes, emphasizing how asking the right questions through prompting leads to effective and relevant materials. Whether you have advanced technical skills or are just beginning your digital journey, this session offers concrete strategies you can immediately implement to enrich your teaching practice.

Author Bio

Clare Kaneko has been interested in information technology (IT) since she was 12 years old. Since completing an undergraduate business degree with a major in Information Systems, Clare has been able to integrate technology into her teaching career both in administration and within the classroom. And although it is not possible to stay in front of the IT curve, she is enjoying the ride on the wave.

Author

Clare Kaneko (JALT President)

Presentation materials