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Reimagining Course Objectives in the Age of AI
By Deborah Cafiero, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer, School of World Languages and Cultures, University of Vermont DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/WCKE3888 Some educators may embrace generative AI as a pedagogical revolution, while others caution about its potential to replace human thought with an automated
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Behind the Scenes of Using Virtual Reality in Language Classrooms: My Journey as a Research Assistant
By Elif Varlik, PhD Student in Linguistics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/OFTE2053 One moment, you’re standing in your hometown gazing over a quiet lake; the next, you’re in a distant galaxy battling aliens. Later, you find yourself in a
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Chatbots From Classroom to Conference: Fostering Collaboration in Language Learning with Mizou
By Carmen De Lorenzo, Michigan State University, and Silvia Giorgini-Althoen, Wayne State University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/LJOQ6934 Introduction Language teachers today are moving beyond initial experimentation with AI toward intentionally designing student-centered learning experiences that reflect their pedagogical values, creativity, and goals.
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Interview with Betty Rose Facer and Denis Uebiyev: VR, Language Advocacy, and the Scenic Route
Hi! I’m Lisa Frumkes, and I’m the Interviews Editor for The FLTMAG! In January 2026, I interviewed Betty Rose Facer, Master Lecturer and Director of the Language Learning Center at Old Dominion University, and Denis Uebiyev, a graduate student pursuing
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ACTFL 2025 Conference Report – Focus on AI, VR, and FILL
By Kevin Richards, Michele Anciaux Aoki, and Shannon Donnally Quinn DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/USZM8334 The ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo took place November 21-23 in New Orleans. Over 6000 attendees had the opportunity to participate in a large variety of
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Opening the Toolbox: Creating & Customizing AI Chatbots for Language Learning: IALLT Featured Webinar of 2025
Presenters: Dr. Rachel Mamiya Hernandez and Dr. Richard Medina, Center for Language & Technology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/MEYK2207 This webinar shows how instructors and students can use retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to design and build custom AI-powered chatbots
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Bridge the Tech Gap: 5 Takeaways About the Future of L2 Pedagogy
By Gisele El Khoury, St. Lawrence University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/IKVV4067 Introduction Over the winter break, I engaged in intensive professional development through Coursera and LinkedIn Learning focused on generative AI and digital strategies for teaching, communication, and design (you can find
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From Prompt to Print: Crafting Personal Illustrated Storybooks with Gemini Storybook
By Wenjing Huang, Chinese Teacher, George School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/CEPA3379 Introduction Gemini Storybook is a new feature in Google Gemini as of August 2025. It generates a personalized 10-page storybook in under a minute with customizable artwork, audio, and text in
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5 Takeaways from “Design For How People Learn” by Julie Dirksen
By Shannon Donnally Quinn, Michigan State University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/PCRZ3279 This short article is part of a new series called “5 Takeaways”, in which the author of the article gives their reaction to a book or other type of media with
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New Article Type! 5 Takeaways
We are now introducing a new article type, called “5 Takeaways”. The idea is that you would read a book or an article, listen to a podcast, or watch a video, and then summarize for the readers of The FLTMAG
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5 Takeaways from “Slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations”
By Shannon Donnally Quinn, Michigan State University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/TTMG9189 This short article is part of our new series, “5 Takeaways”, where authors share their reactions to a book or other media by highlighting five key points – big or small
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2025 FLEAT 8 Conference Report
By Samanta Buffa, Ayesha Swinton, Amanda Romjue, Shannon Donnally Quinn, and Jeffrey Samuels DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/ZIQR7297 The International Association for Language Learning Technology (IALLT), the Japanese Association for Language Education and Technology (LET), and the Center for Language and Technology
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AI Chatbots for Beginning Language Learners
By Akiko Meguro and Todd Bryant, Dickinson College DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/CZNP1530 Introduction One of the challenges facing language teachers is creating engaging out-of-class assignments that support the communicative goals of the current lesson while also providing useful feedback. Online workbooks offer
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Making Space for Real Conversations: AI Chatbots in the Language Classroom
By Nataliya Spirydovich, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/YHRJ4554 We’ve all been there: students freeze up in conversation practice, or the more confident ones dominate while the quieter ones fade into the background. Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can shift that
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