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By Jenna Bacchi, Southern Oregon University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/JQZU9982 Introduction Finding quality readings for my classroom is a consistent challenge. This is a difficult task because level-appropriate materials are not always readily available. To look for solutions, I recently tried out
Read MoreBy Claire Nightingale, Whittell High School Spanish Teacher, Zephyr Cove, NV DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/EPCN7371 Introduction Lingostar.ai offers a pathway toward linguistic proficiency through AI chat. On Lingostar.ai, learners use their microphones to chat with the AI bot on a variety of
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Enkin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/NYPH3901 My journey with emerging technology began in our language lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2018, when we first began looking at how the lab could provide nontraditional language learning opportunities
Read MoreBy Dan Nickolai, Saint Louis University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/WRRK5241 The generative artificial intelligence eruption of the past two years has been centered primarily on conversational chatbots like Google’s Gemini (formerly Bard) and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Much less attention has been paid to
Read MoreBy Farah S. Akbar, Teachers College, Columbia University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/IMFI3781 Introduction Language teaching can be a rewarding but challenging profession. Language teachers often have to juggle multiple classes, design engaging lesson plans, create and adapt various materials, and assess their
Read MoreBy Wenjing Huang, Chinese Teacher, George School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/ITFV6200 Introduction Have you ever thought about using AI tools for creating songs? Suno AI emerges as a pioneering force for this kind of AI-driven audio technology. It was launched at the
Read MoreBy Wenjing Huang, Chinese Teacher, George School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/UTXL6643 Introduction Have you heard of Diffit? It is a brand new, AI-based tool for teachers to easily convert any content to all reading levels. It gives educators leveled texts and resources
Read MoreBy Sharon Cashen, Hunter Valley Grammar School, Australia DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/UOWW6436 LingoTeach.ai is an AI (artificial intelligence) tool created by language teachers for language teachers that gives you an easy way to create language teaching resources. It is very intuitive and
Read MoreBy Wenjing Huang, Chinese Teacher, George School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/WYWH8808 Introduction Formative (also known as GoFormative), a website that helps educators create digital assignments, see learners’ work and engagement in real-time, and give feedback faster than ever (for more details about
Read MoreBy Sherry Maggin and Stephanie Irani-Tehrani, The United States Military Academy DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/AINU8118 Introduction Microsoft’s Reading Progress is a useful tool to practice oral reading fluency in a variety of languages. Considered as a “Learning Accelerator” by Microsoft, Reading Progress
Read MoreBy Damaris Cordero Badilla, Dra., Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica (UNA) DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/JASV4854 Introduction Worldchat Live Education is a video chat platform that was founded in 2018 by M.Ed. Anne-Marie LaFortune and formally launched in 2020. It allows teachers and
Read MoreBy Priya Panday-Shukla, Washington State University, and Shannon Donnally Quinn, Michigan State University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/MLLW1426 Introduction While ChatGPT is the most well-known Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool available at this point, there are also other applications using AI that teachers might
Read MoreBy Amanda Romjue, Emory & Henry College DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/NFGF6041 Introduction Deck.Toys: Learning Paths for Lesson Adventures is a set of tools to create fun and engaging lessons for students that is very easy to use. The platform allows teachers to
Read MoreBy Wenjing Huang, Chinese Teacher, George School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/OQDW9867 Introduction Every teacher has different toolboxes and favorite websites, but there is one great tool that has been overlooked by many educators: ClassTools.net. It is a simple website with a collection
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