IALLT Webinar: Preview of IALLT 2023 Conference
Find out details about the program, location, lodging, and special events of IALLT’s 2023 conference, taking place June 14-17 in New Orleans, Louisiana in this special webinar!
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The FLTMAG
IALLT’s free language technology magazine
Using Perusall to Engage Students in Collaborative Learning
By 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
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Creating a Language Learning Podcast
By 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
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IALLT Interview Project Episode 9: Interview about Artificial Intelligence with Cory Duclos, Simon Zuberek, and Anthony Spadafino
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/DKEO2015 In this panel interview, Jeff Samuels speaks with Cory Duclos of Colgate University, Simon Zuberek of Columbia University, and Anthony Spadafino of Lingostar.ai. The participants discuss uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for language learning in the context of
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DALL·E: An “Intelligent” Illustrator for your Language Classroom
By Shannon Donnally Quinn and Frederick Poole, Michigan State University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/KOTA8235 Introduction and Overview You may have heard of ChatGPT, the chatbot created by OpenAI that is creating a lot of buzz about artificial intelligence (AI). The
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Actively Learn: Exploring Digital Social Reading, Young Adult Literature, and Global Issues with Your Students
By Sofia Guzzon, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/IIKD4823 Actively Learn is a digital reading platform designed for young adults which can be useful for foreign language learners of English. The platform includes a large amount of ready-made content
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StoryMap for Designing Place-based Multimodal Narratives
By Angela Lee-Smith, Yale University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/CSEM9469 Introduction Storytelling is an extremely valuable activity for developing students’ language skills. StoryMap is a helpful storytelling tool for language learners to effectively communicate and share place-based digital storytelling that narrates about people,
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Customizable ChatGPT AI Chatbots for Conversation Practice
By 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
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Interpersonal Communication in the Remote Classroom: Maximizing the Use of Breakout Rooms
By 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)
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Digital Educational Escape Rooms in Language Classrooms
By Wenjing Huang, Chinese Teacher, George School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/IGIN6312 Introduction Gamification has been an emerging element in designing exciting and engaging learning experiences for digital native Gen Z students. Escape Rooms (ERs) are a game-based learning approach to break out
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Process Portfolio Assessment for Beginner-Level Learners of Korean: Focusing on the Spoken Presentational Mode of Communication
By 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,
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TalkAbroad: Conversations with Native Speakers Beyond the Classroom Made Easy
By Shutan Dong, Boston University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/UXQB1924 Introduction TalkAbroad is a virtual exchange service provider connecting students with native speakers from various countries. It currently offers conversations in nine languages (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, and English).
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Using Readlang for Listening
By 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,
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Designing Lesson Plans Around Video-based Annotations
By 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
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