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By Ogulcan Durmaz, Informatics PhD Student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/WXMT7186 Introduction Immersive virtual environments like virtual reality have great potential for language learning, but instructors considering using it with their students need assistance in how to adopt
Read MoreBy Wenjing Huang, Chinese Teacher, George School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/XXIL7439 Introduction Since the launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI in 2022 and its subsequent variations, generative AI powered by large language models has achieved a new level of competence. These chatbots can
Read MoreBy Seoah Yun, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Eda Yildirimer, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/TTGI4191 Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) has undeniably become an integral part of our lives, offering significant benefits such as simplifying daily activities and providing valuable
Read MoreBy Roberta Montella and Dan Nickolai, Saint Louis University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/RVZW4726 One of the most time-consuming tasks of lesson planning is the preparation of pedagogical resources for our language courses. This is especially true when it comes to modifying or
Read MoreBy Shannon Donnally Quinn, Michigan State University, and Anna Tumarkin, University of Wisconsin-Madison DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/WMVF7469 Recently, we completed an Open Educational Resource project called Diverse Russian: A Multicultural Exploration. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning materials that are freely available
Read MoreBy WeiHsuan Lo, University of Northern Colorado and Kevin Fedewa, Michigan State University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/XRAP4854 Introduction If you are struggling with whether or not to use games in your language classroom, you are not alone. While games have been shown
Read MoreBy James Ayres, Michigan State University, and Carlos Seoane, Co-founder and CEO, Extempore DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/ABUW8178 It has been just over two years since the public was introduced to OpenAI’s ChatGPT (Generative Pre-Trained Transformer). Since that seemingly innocuous day in November
Read MoreMireia Toda Cosi, University of Maryland Md Mahbubul Amin, Michigan State University Fred Poole, Michigan State University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/OKEB8961 In this interview, Jeff moderates a panel discussion among educators who are either instructors or native speakers of less commonly taught
Read MoreBy Ilka Kostka, Rachel Toncelli, and Catherine Fairfield, Northeastern University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/WNWY9538 From “Gotcha” to Guidelines “I’ve been ChatGPT’d!” Any educator who has been teaching during the rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) knows what this phrase means. When we
Read MoreBy Maria Laura Mecias, PhD Candidate, Applied Linguistics, University of Florida DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/FGOG9332 Introduction As language educators, we face the challenge of preparing students for a rapidly evolving world where generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is becoming an increasingly prominent tool.
Read MoreBy Jeffrey Samuels, Editor, World Languages 360, Angelika Kraemer, Cornell University, Frederick Poole, Michigan State University, Lauren Rosen, University of Wisconsin, and Gisele El Khoury, St. Lawrence University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/HZIT2214 The Annual Convention of ACTFL took place at the
Read MoreBy Betsy Kells, Technology Director, Penn Language Center; Ed.D. student in Educational Linguistics, Graduate School of Education and Siyi Yan, Graduate Assistant, Penn Language Center; M.S.Ed. student in Learning Sciences & Technologies, Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania .
Read MoreBy Wenjing Huang, Chinese Teacher, George School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/IWPS2453 Introduction In language classes, we often use Padlet to create digital boards for brainstorming, group discussions, and quick icebreakers, but now it can do even more. Sandbox is a new feature
Read MoreBy Melissa Azari, United States Air Force Academy; Sandrine Pell, University of Wisconsin Collaborative Language Program; Theresa Schenker, Yale University; Cristina Moon, Chabot College; and Sarah Harmon, Cañada College DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/CBVH9362 Introduction Over the last few years, the app known
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