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By Hossam Elsherbiny, PhD., Associate Director of The Center for Languages & Intercultural Communication, Rice University, and Dean Toumajian, Rice University . DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/PWER3384 From the fictional artificial intelligence computer HAL 9000’s menacing evolution in “2001: A Space Odyssey” to
Read MorePresenter: Tricia Bertram Gallant DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/GDGR8927 After a year of implementation, it is clear that Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT, Bing Chat & Google Bard, present both opportunities to enhance language learning and threats to the integrity of
Read MoreBy Wenjing Huang, Chinese Teacher, George School DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/OSEH3009 Introduction Curipod is an interactive lesson tool that uses AI to help educators to create classroom activities like polls, quizzes, and drawings. Name of the tool Curipod URL https://curipod.com/ Primary purpose
Read MoreBy Joshua M. Paiz, The George Washington University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/VFPR7648 In late 2023, I was invited to offer AI literacy workshops to K-12 English language teachers and teacher educators by the Bahrain Teachers’ College and the Ministry of Education of
Read MoreBy Karen Villalba, Universidad del Norte DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/ULXQ9260 The field of language learning is undergoing a significant transformation with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). This shift has the potential to enhance the foreign language learning process by offering improved
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 Per Urlaub and Eva Dessein, Massachusetts Institute of Technology DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/AZNY2894 Introduction As we are about to enter the second quarter of the twenty-first century, language and intercultural education has been disrupted by two developments: the global pandemic,
Read MoreBy Johnathon Beals, University of Michigan DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/AHCN5851 On “Ontological Shock” and the Existential Question This past year I was acquainted with the phrase “ontological shock”. The sense that how you conceive of the world you inhabit, what exists therein,
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 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 MoreDOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/DCOQ5822 In this interview, Jeff discusses Lingoteach.ai with its founder, Alasdair Harris. Alasdair explains his background as a language teacher as well as a technologist, expounding upon his vision for the use of technology specifically to support instructors. 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 Gisele El Khoury, St. Lawrence University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/CTLS7669 Introduction Due to their cultural specificity, metaphorical language, contextual reliance, regional differences, and idiomatic usage, several Arabic proverbs are extremely challenging to translate. Proverb translation is regarded as difficult since it
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