Thomas Strasser: 20 Sept. 2022, 12:00 (IST)
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On the role of (language) teachers in the age of AI
Language: German
What are the pedagogical and moral implications of using artificial intelligence in language learning and teaching? This paper provides an overview of ways in which to use AI-based systems in language teaching and presents a number of so-called “weak” AI applications and systems for specific language teaching and learning scenarios.
A review of the latest research in the field of AI and language learning processes forms the basis for discussion of the following questions:
Thomas Strasser is a professor of foreign language didactics and technology-aided teaching and learning at the University College of Teacher Education in Vienna. He is also an educationalist in the fields of media and methodology, a language teacher, teacher trainer, scientific expert and consultant to various international educational institutions, and the author of (text)books and numerous articles.
What are the pedagogical and moral implications of using artificial intelligence in language learning and teaching? This paper provides an overview of ways in which to use AI-based systems in language teaching and presents a number of so-called “weak” AI applications and systems for specific language teaching and learning scenarios.
A review of the latest research in the field of AI and language learning processes forms the basis for discussion of the following questions:
- What are the possibilities and limitations of AI in language teaching?
- What is the teacher’s role in an AI-based language-learning context?
- What are the long-term developments to which language teachers will need to adapt?
- How can AI-driven learning videos help to improve productive and receptive skills?
- How can exercises be improved by means of intelligent error analysis, intelligent feedback and scaffolding?
- How can AI support feedback from language teachers?
- And what about AI translation tools?
Thomas Strasser is a professor of foreign language didactics and technology-aided teaching and learning at the University College of Teacher Education in Vienna. He is also an educationalist in the fields of media and methodology, a language teacher, teacher trainer, scientific expert and consultant to various international educational institutions, and the author of (text)books and numerous articles.
