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

The knowledge gained from this module will significantly influence my teaching methods. By incorporating AI tools like Gamma, Quizlet, ChatGPT, ReadAlong, Elsa Speak, HeyGen, and Murph, I can create a variety of activities that enhance student learning and engagement. For example, Gamma can be used to design interactive presentations and visual aids that make lessons more engaging. Quizlet allows me to create custom quizzes and flashcards that provide targeted practice and reinforce key concepts. ChatGPT helps generate detailed lesson plans and project ideas, saving time and ensuring that instruction is well-organized and aligned with curriculum goals.

ReadAlong offers personalized reading practice, helping students improve their reading fluency and comprehension. Elsa Speak provides individualized speaking practice, enabling students to develop their pronunciation and speaking skills. HeyGen and Murph offer personalized feedback on writing and speaking assignments, helping students improve their language skills and build confidence.

These tools help me to create a variety of activities that provide different learning styles and preferences. For instance, I can design interactive lessons that incorporate multimedia elements, such as videos, images, and audio clips, to make learning more engaging and dynamic. I can also create collaborative projects that encourage students to work together and apply their learning in real-world contexts. Additionally, AI tools facilitate formative assessment, allowing me to provide timely and personalized feedback that supports student improvement and development.

Overall, the integration of AI in lesson planning has transformed my teaching practice, making it more efficient, effective, and focused on student. The knowledge and skills gained from this module have allowed me to create high-quality lesson plans that meet the diverse needs of my students. As I continue to explore and incorporate AI tools into my teaching, I am confident that I can provide my students with engaging, personalized, and meaningful learning experiences that prepare them for success in the future.

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

One specific lesson where I could apply what I’ve learned in this module involves teaching demonstrative pronouns in a PreA1 English level class. Using ChatGPT, I can generate a detailed lesson plan that includes clear objectives, materials, and activities. For instance, I could start with a Gamma presentation introducing demonstrative pronouns ("this," "that," "these," and "those") with engaging visuals and examples.

Next, I would use Quizlet to create flashcards and quizzes to reinforce the new vocabulary. Students could practice using Read Along to read sentences containing demonstrative pronouns, allowing them to hear correct pronunciation and intonation. Elsa Speak would provide personalized speaking practice, helping students pronounce the words accurately.

For a project-based learning activity, I could use HeyGen to create a collaborative project where students take pictures of objects in the classroom and use demonstrative pronouns to describe them in a short video presentation. Murph would be helpful for providing feedback on their spoken presentations, ensuring they use the pronouns correctly and confidently.

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

Traditional teaching has become boring for teachers and students, with the latter losing interest in learning something new every day. After learning how to use artificial intelligence to enhance students´ English skills, I have understood how important is to include AI in our teaching process.

Along this module, we have learned about some tools that we can include in our teaching and this is how I plan to use them:

If I want my students improve their reading fluency and comprehension, I could use ReadAlong since this tool will help me create interactive reading sessions where students can follow along with the text while listening to the correct pronunciation. Also, I will use ReadTheory to provide personalized reading comprehension exercises since this tool adapts itself to each student’s reading level; this way, students are always challenged but not overwhelmed. Moreover, I could track my students’ reading fluency over time by using Reading Progress. This tool will allow me to identify areas where they need improvement and provide targeted support.

Whenever I want to include games in practice, I could provide students with Elsa Speak which is a game-changer for pronunciation practice. Students will get instant feedback on their pronunciation; besides, they will improve their speaking skills in a fun and engaging way.

I will use Suno to create audio content for listening exercises. This tool will help me provide diverse listening materials, which are crucial for developing students’ listening skills. If I want to make learning fun and to encourage creativity in my students, AI Comic Factory is the correct tool because it allows me to create engaging comics that can be used for storytelling exercises. Finally, with HeyGen, I can create personalized video messages for my students. This will be useful for giving feedback or explaining complex concepts in a more engaging way.

I am sure that I can create a more dynamic, personalized, and effective learning environment for my students by incorporating these AI tools into my teaching methods.

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

I consider that it is important to make students feel engaged and comfortable with classes, and if I had to create a lesson applying everything I have learned, I will do it this way:

I will start the lesson with a short warm-up by having students use the ReadAlong app to read a short story. They will listen to the narration and follow along with the text, which will help them with pronunciation and fluency. After that, I will create a reading comprehension activity using ReadTheory. Students will log into ReadTheory and complete a reading comprehension exercise. This activity will be adapted to their individual reading levels, ensuring that each student is appropriately challenged.

Reading Fluency Assessment:  For this activity, I will use the Reading Progress tool to assess students’ reading fluency. Each student will read a passage aloud while the tool tracks their progress and identifies areas for improvement. Then, we are going to pass to pronunciation practice using Elsa Speak. Students will use this app to practice their pronunciation. The app will provide instant feedback, helping them to correct any mistakes and improve their speaking skills.

I will play an audio clip created with Suno. Students will listen to the clip and then will create a short comic using AI Comic Factory. This activity will improve their listening comprehension, encourage creativity and help them practice their writing skills in a fun way.