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Teaching vocabulary through deliberate and incidental activities: Integrating AI and online tools for deeper learning
Introduction
Vocabulary learning can occur deliberately or incidentally, but these approaches may differ in purpose, process, and effectiveness. Deliberate learning of second language (L2) vocabulary refers to intentional learning of words, in which learners focus on memorizing or practicing words through activities like flashcards, dictionaries, or word exercises (e.g., Nakata, 2020). On the other hand, incidental learning pertains to…
Artificial intelligence in education: A practitioner-informed perspective on opportunities, challenges, and human-centered integration
Abstract
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education is transforming teaching and learning across global contexts. While existing literature highlights the potential of AI to support personalized learning, improve efficiency, and expand access, less attention has been given to practitioner-informed perspectives grounded in sustained classroom experience. This paper draws on 19 years of international teaching and curriculum development…
“Bringing themselves into their writing”: Centering learner voice in the age of AI
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How do I stop my students from writing with generative artificial intelligence (AI) in a way that does not reflect their thinking and their voices? This is a question we have heard from many educators in workshops that we have shared on the use of AI in writing. Often this larger…
Is AI the future of language Education?
Introduction
The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education is rapidly evolving, positioning itself as a transformative force with immense potential to shape teaching and learning practices. Just as calculators and computers revolutionized mathematics and science, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools are poised to become integral to writing and other aspects of education (Meakin, 2024).
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Better AI prompts for essay grading: Enhancing educational practices
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Abstract
This article adapts a TechKnow presentation with the same title and by the same author from the 2024 TESL Ontario Conference. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational contexts, particularly essay grading, presents both opportunities and challenges. This article explores the limitations of traditional essay grading methods,…
Utilizing the affordances of an AI bot to facilitate a grammar lesson in an EAP classroom
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Purpose
In this article, I critically analyze the integration of an artificial intelligence (AI) bot known as Pi (Personal Intelligence), introduced by Inflection AI in May 2023. The insights and implications that I share in this essay represent my observations and reflections as an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) professor at a public…
