AI

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 teaching, learning and assessment. In this webinar, Dr. Bertram Gallant will encourage language instructors to explore the practical ways in which they can think through these opportunities and threats and craft policies to guide ethical GenAI use in the classroom.

Language learners often struggle with particular grammar topics, but with limited instructional time, sometimes these topics do not receive in-depth attention in the classroom. One example of this phenomenon is the gender of German nouns. This presentation showcases a software solution that supplies the reasoning behind the gender of German nouns, aiming to help learners understand the underlying rules. The presentation will highlight the program’s potential for assisting students with background knowledge, and will emphasize that AI solutions extend beyond ChatGPT, offering innovative solutions to language learning challenges.

In this insightful webinar, panelists will discuss the opportunities (e.g., enhance learning experiences, personalize learning) and challenges (e.g., ethical concerns, responsible usage) facing language educators from GenAI tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, Perplexity, and others.

This study investigates the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically ChatGPT, on Second Language (L2) writing in the context of Mandarin Chinese language learning. The aim of this study is twofold: Firstly, to discern the differential impacts of AI on L2 writing performance; and secondly, to understand student reliance on AI tools in the language learning process. A quasi-experimental design, employing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, has been utilized. By probing the potential of AI in supporting L2 writing, we contribute to the understanding of how technology can be leveraged to improve the teaching and learning of less commonly taught ...

Language learning for specific professional domains, such as healthcare, law, business, veterinary medicine, etc., requires specialized knowledge and effective training methods. In this webinar, we will explore how virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), and other cutting-edge tech tools can revolutionize the way we teach (and learn) Languages for Specific Purposes.