Work Shop and Open House: "Navigating the AI frontier: A New Era of Language Teaching and Learning"

Kate Grovergrys is a skilled Spanish instructor with over 25 years of experience delivering engaging language instruction with a focus on inclusive practices, effective technology integration, and student success. She is also known for developing and delivering high quality professional development about a variety of topics, from inclusive teaching practices to artificial intelligence (AI). As an early adopter of generative AI, Kate has established herself as an aspiring innovator in the field, with a profound passion for guiding individuals on utilizing AI to enrich their personal and professional lives. With her extensive practical knowledge of AI, she has presented at local, regional, and national conferences. Her enthusiasm and expertise in AI not only make her an influential voice in the current landscape of educational technology, but also a driving force in shaping the future of how we interact with and benefit from artificial intelligence.

10am - 12pm: Open house for faculty in 109 O'Shaughnessy Hall

1pm - 4pm: Workshop open to all faculty in 116 O'Shaughnessy Hall

Shaping the Future of Language Learning with AI as our Ally

Join us as we explore the cutting-edge intersection of AI and language education. How can we, as innovative language instructors, leverage the power of AI to elevate our teaching and enhance student learning? Together we will investigate how AI can assist us with time-consuming tasks and unleash our creative potential. We will also discuss how AI can personalize the language learning journey for our students, fostering inclusivity and student success. Our goal is to harness AI’s power while preserving the uniquely human qualities of language and intercultural communication.

Essential questions that will be addressed:

What is it like to teach and learn in the presence of AI?
How can we leverage AI to enhance language teaching and learning?
How can AI tools strategically elevate our teaching?
In what ways can AI be leveraged to enhance the learning experience for our students?
How can we reimagine academic integrity and assess student learning in the presence of AI?
How can we harness the power of AI without losing the uniquely human elements of language and intercultural communication?

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Identify at least three time-consuming tasks in language teaching that can be streamlined with AI tools.
Write effective prompts that leverage the power of AI
Develop an AI course policy using inquiry tools that guide responsible and ethical AI use.
Redesign assessment practices to maintain academic integrity in an AI enhanced environment.
Facilitate language learning with AI, leveraging its capabilities to enhance communicative and cultural competencies.
Design personalized and differentiated learning activities with the support of AI, addressing diverse student needs and learning styles.
Teach students to use AI effectively and ethically in their own learning, fostering digital literacy and responsible use of AI.

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Originally published at cslc.nd.edu.