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By Anna Hubbard and Carter Griffith, University of Minnesota DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/NNMY2136 Introduction Having an efficient and accurate course placement tool saves time and resources for both students and instructors. A good placement tool should assist students early in their academic
Read MoreDOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/NFGF6041 We asked YOU about your opinion! Since we are all thinking about Artificial Intelligence (AI), we wanted to know what everyone has to say about it. We reached out using social media and collected some various ideas and
Read MoreBy Anastasia Izmaylova, Grinnell College DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/TOFD9316 Many colleges and universities across the United States offer self-instructed language programs as a way to diversify their language offerings and support students interested in less commonly taught languages. Almost 30 institutions are
Read MoreBy Wenjing Huang, Chinese Teacher, George School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/DEIJ2075 Introduction With the debut of ChatGPT in late 2022, millions of users have been using it, including for language teaching and learning. This article will discuss integrating AI (artificial intelligence) into
Read MoreBy Maria Zaman, University of North Dakota DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/FEFN2750 The sudden shift to online learning forced us all to rethink our teaching methods and adapt to the new norm. In writing courses, whether in the students’ first or in a
Read MoreBy Wenying Zhou, Michigan State University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/TWIR7213 Introduction In 2018, Lincoln Bain introduced readers of The FLTMAG to a free web-based reading tool called Perusall in his article “Perusall: A Collaborative Reading Tool”. My article will supplement his by
Read MoreBy Ece Ulus and Heather McNaught, University of Pittsburgh DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/ITJE2878 Podcasting can take many forms in language education. You could create a podcast for your students to listen to for extra practice or use a podcast to
Read MoreBy Andria Lorentzen and Euan Bonner, Kanda University of International Studies, Japan DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/JLOQ2431 Introduction By now nearly everyone has heard about the incredible advancements that artificial intelligence (AI) has made over the past few years in regards
Read MoreBy Elena Lanza and Reyes Morán, Northwestern University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/WFOP6602 The year 2020 marked the beginning of a new era for both students and educators when, in a mad panic, institutions scrambled to make the shift from face-to-face (F2F)
Read MoreBy Angela Lee-Smith, Yale University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/HYLI9972 The Challenges and Rationale The COVID-19 pandemic hit every corner of the world, and we, language teachers, all had to transform our classrooms into virtual platforms. I swiftly adjusted learning materials, activities, tasks,
Read MoreBy Shannon Donnally Quinn, Michigan State University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/LJAO6340 Introduction Recently, Anna Carson introduced readers of The FLTMAG to a wonderful tool called Readlang in her article “Supporting Semi-Autonomous Reading Has Never Been So Easy!”. After learning about the tool,
Read MoreBy Amanda Ferris, Coloma Junior High School, and Frederick Poole, Michigan State University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/XBWH2759 Introduction Videos can be used to build students’ background knowledge, provide authentic learning opportunities, and facilitate deeper thinking. It is common to use
Read MoreBy Claire Frances and Giovanni Zimotti, University of Iowa DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/MOZE9157 From the Chronicle of Higher Education’s December 13th article, “AI and the Future of Undergraduate Writing” to NPR’s December 19th story, “A new AI chatbot might do your
Read MoreBy Wenjing Huang, Mandarin Teacher, Wildwood School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/CSMH5047 Introduction Do you find that your language students’ attention diminishes at the end of the semester or school year? Have you thought about providing more choices into your curriculum to increase
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