Workshop on autonomous L2 learning and large language models, March 25, 2024
In today’s world, acquiring a second language is increasingly vital for personal, academic, and professional growth. However, second language learners often struggle in blended and online learning settings, requiring a high level of autonomy to succeed. Recent advances in GenAI technologies may offer several opportunities for teachers and learners in this regard. At the same time, we must be aware of the challenges related to ethical issues such as academic integrity and trust in using such tools. This workshop aims to explore and experiment with innovative strategies leveraging large language models (LLMs) to empower teachers and learning advisors in guiding their students in the effective use of LLMs such as ChatGPT or ChatPDF for autonomous language learning. Further, this workshop will also offer a set of guidelines to language teachers and learning advisors about how LLMs could be effectively used in their teaching/advising practice aimed at supporting students’ self-directed language learning practices. Finally, challenges linked to the use of LLMs in second language teaching and learning will be discussed. The hands-on portion of the workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to share best practices and interact with LLMs as well as experiment with language tasks and prompts. Participants will also learn how to tailor LLMs to meet the diverse needs of second language learners.
Date / Time: March 25th, 9:30-11:30 am (Japan Time)
Format: Hybrid [Register to get the Zoom link]
Location: 8-101 (in KUIS 8)
Target audience: language teachers, learning advisors, researchers, and students.
Information taken from https://kuis.kandagaigo.ac.jp/rilae/workshop-march-2024/
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