Thursday, June 12, 2025

Module 2

Introduction 

This module, "Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Students' English Skills," explores how AI tools can help improve learning English. It covers using AI in teaching, improving reading and listening skills, boosting speaking and writing, and even creating AI-powered learning assistants. I expect to learn practical ways to use AI for better English skills and to understand how technology can make learning more interactive and effective.



Development (Reflection on Key Concepts)

What were the most important concepts you learned?

The most important concepts I learned are how AI can support English teaching and learning, especially in making reading, listening, speaking, and writing easier and more engaging. Also, creating AI bots and notebooks as learning assistants stood out as a useful way to personalize study and help with different subjects.

How did these concepts challenge your previous understanding of English language teaching?

These concepts showed me that English teaching can be much more tech driven than I thought before. I used to think language learning was mostly about textbooks and teachers, but now I see AI can create interactive and personalized learning experiences that make studying more fun and effective.

How do you plan to apply these concepts in your future teaching?

I plan to use AI tools like flashcards, pronunciation apps, and writing helpers to support my students. Also, I want to try creating simple AI bots or notebooks to assist with learning outside the classroom, making lessons more interactive and personalized.

Conclusion and key learnings:

Artificial intelligence enhances English learning by making lessons more engaging and tailored to individual needs. Various tools focused on reading, listening, speaking, and writing assist students in practicing more effectively. Additionally, developing AI powered bots or notebooks provides additional learning support.

How will the knowledge gained from this module influence your teaching methods?

What I’ve learned in this module will greatly impact how I teach, as it motivates me to include more AI tools and resources in my classroom activities. I will focus on using technology that personalizes learning experiences, adapts to individual student needs, and provides immediate feedback. This approach will help make lessons more engaging and interactive, which can motivate students to practice their English skills more often and with greater confidence.

Can you think of a specific lesson or activity where you could apply what you’ve learned?

One example of how I could apply this is by using an AI pronunciation app such as Elsa Speak during a speaking lesson. This would allow students to receive immediate feedback and help them build confidence in their speaking skills.

Incorporation of content created with AI:

Grammarly:

Grammarly has really helped me improve my writing. It points out grammar mistakes, spelling errors, and even suggests better ways to phrase sentences. Sometimes I don’t even realize I’ve made a mistake, but Grammarly catches it and explains why it’s wrong, which helps me learn over time. It’s like having a writing coach built into my computer.

Read Along:

Read Along has been a great tool for helping my students improve their reading skills. It makes reading interactive and engaging, especially for early readers. The app provides immediate feedback on pronunciation, which helps students build confidence and fluency.
 

The following picture was created with AI to teach the alphabet. The prompt I used was: Create an image to teach the alphabet in english in which a man is the teacher. He is using a black cap, a white t-shirt and gray jeans.

NotebookLM 
NotebookLM has really helped me improve my English by organizing my notes and letting me ask questions about what I’ve written. I can paste in articles or writing exercises, and it helps me understand difficult vocabulary and grammar. It’s like having a smart assistant that explains things clearly and helps me practice using English in a more natural way.


Here you can listend to a conversation in NotebookLM that was created with AI:







3 comments:

  1. I found your blog incredible and very enriching. I loved how you explained each part of the module with such clarity and enthusiasm. It's inspiring to see how you connect artificial intelligence with English teaching, especially when you highlight how these tools can increase student engagement and confidence. 💻📚✨

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  2. Very nice and insightful blog. You clearly understodd all the concepts that were studied all throughout these two modules. Props to you for that!

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  3. Thanks for explaining things in such a simple and clear way. Sometimes Al feels overwhelming, but your post made it approachable. Great job!

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