In an increasingly technology-dependent world, the field of English Language Teaching (ELT) should be evolving to integrate powerful technologies that can transform the learning experience. This workshop explores how advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as Large Language Models (LLMs), and corpus tools are reshaping language education, offering educators innovative ways to enhance instruction, personalize learning, and analyze language patterns. As we delve into these technologies, we'll consider both the opportunities and challenges they bring to the classroom, equipping teachers with the knowledge and practical skills to effectively and responsibly incorporate them into their teaching practices.
The workshop session will offer practical, hands-on workshops, focusing on real-world applications of AI and corpus tools in the classroom. We’ll dive into how to leverage these technologies to enhance language learning, from using AI-powered language models to developing corpus-informed lesson plans. Participants will engage in practical exercises designed to boost their confidence and ability to bring these tools into their teaching practice.
Speaker: Christopher Ott is a Senior English Language Instructor at Peking Union Medical College in Beijing, China, where he specializes in teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP). He has conducted extensive teacher training programs across China, Mongolia, and the Philippines as an English Language Fellow and Specialist and continues to collaborate with the Regional English Language Office (RELO) in Beijing. Christopher holds an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and an MS in Library and Information Science. He is currently completing his PhD in Linguistics at Lancaster University, focusing on the use and acquisition of formulaic language in L1 Chinese speakers. With 12 years of experience teaching EFL/ESL in diverse contexts such as China, Russia, and the U.S., Christopher's classroom-based research interests include academic writing, formulaic language, teaching methods, and the integration of technology/AI in the classroom.
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