2. What is Artificial Intelligence?
What is Artificial Intelligence?
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How can we use AI in EFL?
How can we use AI in EFL?
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What problems can AI pose?
What problems can AI pose?
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How can we help students use AI?
How can we help students use AI?
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How would you use AI in class?
How would you use AI in class?
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3. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the
use of computer systems to
simulate human mental
processes, such as interpreting
and generating language.
What is Artificial
Intelligence?
4. examples of Artificial Intelligence
Media streaming
Chatbots
Smart assistants
E-Payments
Search algorithms
Social media feeds
Smart cars
Navigation apps
Facial recognition
Text editors
5. There are many exciting
applications of AI-Language
Models in the English as a Foreign
Language (EFL) classroom. Let's
take a look at some of them.
How can we use AI
in EFL?
6. Conversation
practice
Students can engage
in conversational
exchanges with LMs
to improve their
speaking and
listening skills.
Writing
practice
LMs can help students
improve their writing
skills by giving them
writing prompts and
feedback.
Grammar
instruction
LMs can provide
explanations of
grammar rules and
exemplify their correct
usage.
Practical uses of
Artificial Intelligence in EFL
Vocabulary
development
LMs can provide
examples of
vocabulary in context,
and offer explanations
and definitions.
LM = Language Model
7. While AI will certainly
revolutionise education in many
ways, it can also pose some
problems that educators need to
be aware of. Here are some of the
main challenges for educators.
What problems
can AI pose?
8. Lack of
Personalisation
Although AI tools are
constantly evolving,
they lack the human
emotions that are
sometimes necessary
for effective teaching
and learning.
Dependence on
Technology
Both students and
teachers may become
too dependent on
technology, hindering
their ability to think
critically or solve
problems.
Data Privacy
and Security
AI-powered tools in
general often collect
vast amounts of
personal data, which
might pose a threat
to students' privacy
and security.
problems AI can pose
to education
Bias and
Discrimination
Bias can occur in AI
systems because of
the data used to train
them. AI algorithms
may reflect societal
biases, prejudices, and
stereotypes.
9. As Language Models improve, it
can be helpful for EFL teachers to
adopt these tools and help their
students learn how to use them
effectively. Here are some
practical ideas.
How can we help
students use AI?
10. Introduce AI
tools
Adopt AI tools that
can help students
with their language
learning: translation
software, speech
recognition software,
or writing tools.
Encourage
critical thinking
Encourage students
to question the
accuracy and fairness
of AI-powered writing
tools or translation
apps, and focus on the
context.
Keep up-to-
date
Teachers need to
have their fingers on
the pulse and
identify new tools
and resources that
can benefit their
students.
ideas to help students
use ai tools effectively
Provide
support
Teach students these
tools and offer tips or
step-by-step
instructions to use
them more efficiently.
Monitor their work
and give feedback.
11. Do you know any AI-powered
tools that can be useful in the EFL
classroom? Let's brainstorm
suggestions on the following slide.
How would you
use AI in class?
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