News and Information for LearnIT2teach participants

October 31, 2023 - Issue #135

Project News

Avenue Artifact Auto Collection
Feedback and Questionnaire have now been added to the list of activity types that support auto collection. (Quiz, Assignment, Forum, H5P and SCORM are the other activities that can auto collected. artifacts)

Web News

 You Can Now Have Voice Conversations with Pi Like You Would a Friend
Inflection has updated its popular personal AI assistant Pi to allow natural voice conversations on iOS. Users can have free-flowing chats with Pi's expressive voices, making it feel more like talking to a close companion.
https://www.maginative.com/article/pi-now-lets-you-talk-back-and-forth-with-ai-like-you-would-with-a-friend/

ChatGPT and generative AI: 25 applications to support student engagement
In the fourth part of their series looking at 100 ways to use ChatGPT in higher education, Seb Dianati and Suman Laudari share 25 prompts for the AI tool to boost student engagement. …
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/chatgpt-and-generative-ai-25-applications-support-student-engagement

The Future Of Education: 5 eLearning Trends To Keep An Eye On In 2024
Discover the future of education in 2024 with these five eLearning trends shaping the way we learn and teach. Stay ahead in the digital age!
https://elearningindustry.com/future-of-education-elearning-trends-to-keep-an-eye-on-in-2024

10 Important eLearning Trends 2023
In the ever-evolving world of e-learning, staying at the forefront of emerging elearning trends is essential for organizations and educators alike. As we head into the last quarter of 2023, we thought it would be interesting to reflect on some of the exciting trends which have arisen over the year and hold the potential to continue to develop and change the e-learning landscape. …
https://claned.com/elearning-trends/

Incorporating technology in Language Education: Enhancing Learning Experiences
Before we delve into the topic, let’s first think about how students interact with the world nowadays. Tik tok videos. YouTube. YouTuber shorts. Snapchat. Instagram. All of these social media have one thing in common. They are predominately based on short videos or instant interactions. They include minimum text and maximum visual stimulants, change quickly and consistently …
https://medium.com/@margomadelinebusiness/incorporating-technology-in-language-education-enhancing-learning-experiences-dd3a451dc2c4

Blogs

Top 10 ESL Games For Adult Learners
Does learning have to be serious? What if we told you that there was a way to learn while having fun at the same time? That’s where ESL (English as a Second Language) games come into the picture! Through English learning games for adults, you can now stimulate your brain while learning at the same time.
https://nerdsmagazine.com/top-esl-games-for-adult-learners/

Opinion: Caveats of Using AI With English Language Learners
AI tools can be writing coaches, help teachers map out customized learning plans for English learners, and possibly help evaluate transcripts from immigrant students, but they have biases and limits to be aware of. …
https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/opinion-caveats-of-using-ai-with-english-language-learners

Moodle Community Stories: Joseph Rézeau talks about his passion for Computer Assisted Learning Language with Moodle LMS
We recently met with Moodle community member Joseph Rézeau to understand his journey using and contributing to Moodle. Joseph began using computers in 1983 … In this blog post, we’ll explore his love for Moodle and his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities ahead, including the impact of Artificial Intelligence on education. …
https://moodle.com/news/moodle-community-stories-joseph-rezeau-talks-about-his-passion-for-computer-assisted-learning-language-with-moodle-lms/

The Future Of eLearning: How AR, VR, And AI Are Changing The Game
The future of eLearning is being transformed by AR, VR, and AI. Explore how these technologies are changing the game in education. …
https://elearningindustry.com/future-of-elearning-how-ar-vr-and-ai-are-changing-the-game/

Speeding Up Course Creation: Using ChatGPT To Your Advantage
Discover how ChatGPT can simplify and accelerate your course creation process with these easy-to-follow steps and practical tips. ...

https://elearningindustry.com/speeding-up-course-creation-using-chatgpt-to-your-advantage

Professional Development

New in the LearnIT2teach Annotated Bibliography: Digital poetry for adult English learners with limited education: Possibilities in language learning, literacy development and interculturality
Description of a project using digital poetry writing to support the development and enhancement of digital literacy skills with a group of beginner and emergent ESL students in a language program in Australia. …
http://bib.learnit2teach.ca/blog/digital-poetry-for-adult-english-learners-with-limited-education-possibilities-in-language-learning-literacy-development-and-interculturality/

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming English Language Learning
… Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are transforming the way people learn and develop their language skills. The power of AI to deliver individualized, interactive, and data-driven learning experiences is what’s causing this shift. Below we will see how AI has transformed English Language Learning. …
https://www.cxotoday.com/story/the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-transforming-english-language-learning

20 Ways To Use ChatGPT In The Classroom (infographic)
When specifically asked how ChatGPT can be used by K-12 students, it reported the following: K-12 students can use ChatGPT in a variety of ways to enhance their learning experience. Some examples include: …
https://elearninginfographics.com/20-ways-to-use-chatgpt-in-the-classroom/

e-Resource Corner

Extensive Reading Central
Welcome to Extensive Reading Central. Learn words, Read and Listen in English for FREE!
https://www.er-central.com/

Mauril
Test your listening comprehension skills with audio and video content from CBC and Radio-Canada. Progress at your own pace and step out of your comfort zone with language challenges. Mauril will help you feel more confident using French or English in any context.
https://mauril.ca/en/

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We make our acknowledgement as a sign of respect for all Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island, past and present. We accept the true impact of the past and the pain suffered by generations of Indigenous Peoples. As an agency that works to support the integration of newcomers into Canadian society and cultures, we express our commitment to support activities that are inclusive of Indigenous Peoples. We resolve to address a history of injustice to First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples.

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 Avenue - LearnIT2teach News is researched and compiled by Jim Edgar