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  WELCOME TO THE SPECIALIZATION COURSE AI APPLIED TO ELT! Greetings, dear reader. This is a brief summary of an Artificial Intelligence course I'm enrolled in. Since I've always been fascinated by technology and the new trends of the modern world, I'm pleased to share a little of what I've learned over the past few months. Welcome to the specialization course in Artificial Intelligence Applied to English Language Teaching (ELT). In this blog, I will present the main components of AI that we have seen throughout the course. This course offers an innovative perspective on educational technology by combining key AI concepts with practical strategies for language learning and instructional design. The course is organized into several modules, beginning with basic AI concepts such as machine learning, deep learning, and large language models. It then addresses practical applications, including AI-based tools for language teaching (such as ChatGPT, Gemini AI, ClaudeAI, and ot...

Module 1: Design Thinking.

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Exploring Artificial Intelligence and Design Thinking in English Language Teaching Introduction Before starting Module 1, I was excited and unsure about what I would learn. I had heard about artificial intelligence (AI) and its increasing role in education, but I didn’t fully understand how it could be used in English language teaching. My expectations were to gain a general idea of what AI is and how it works, but I didn’t imagine how practical and relevant the content would be for my future as a teacher. This module provided a solid introduction to AI and helped me see its real value in the classroom. I also discovered a new and inspiring approach called design thinking , which focuses on creating learning experiences centered on students’ needs and ideas. What were the most important concepts you learned? One of the most important concepts I learned in this module was the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, especially tools like Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ...

Module 2: AI to enhance students' english skills

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Exploring Artificial Intelligence to enhance students' english skills Introduction Module 2 drew my attention to the power of Artificial Intelligence in improving students' English skills. At first, I was eager to discover how these tools could improve fundamental activities such as reading, listening, writing, and speaking. I knew there were many resources online, but I never imagined there were so many. This module radically changed my perspective, revealing that AI not only saves time in lesson preparation but completely transforms the learning experience, making it more engaging, personalized, and interactive for students. In short, this module opened my eyes to exciting new possibilities for integrating AI into my future lessons, sparking numerous ideas I'm eager to implement. What were the most important concepts you learned? For the second module, I was impressed by how Artificial Intelligence is a catalyst for students to learn English more effectively. It improves ...

Module 3: Creating effective lesson plans with AI and Design Thinking

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  AI's Transformative Power in English Language Teaching Introduction Module 3 of this course opened my eyes to the incredible potential of Artificial Intelligence to enhance English learning. Initially, I was interested in exploring how these digital tools could enhance fundamental skills such as reading, listening, writing, and speaking. This module radically changed my perspective, revealing that AI not only saves time in lesson preparation, but completely transforms the learning experience, making it more engaging, personalized, and interactive for students. In essence, this module illuminated exciting new avenues for integrating AI into my future classes, generating numerous ideas that I look forward to implementing. The tools used in this module far exceeded my expectations of what AI is capable of. Compared to the tools in the previous module, these are much more powerful and capable of doing incredible things. What were the most important concepts you learned? In this modul...

Module 4: Assessments With AI

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Assessments with Artificial Intelligence: The New Frontier for Measuring Learning The global educational landscape is in constant evolution, driven by technological advances that once seemed like science fiction. For decades, assessment has been a cornerstone of teaching, but traditional methods have often been perceived as rigid, laborious, and at times, unable to capture the full scope of a student's progress. However, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has begun to transform this paradigm. Far from being a mere replacement for a teacher's judgment, AI presents itself as an intelligent copilot, a pedagogical assistant that can enhance our ability to design, implement, and analyze assessments. In this blog, we will not only explore how AI can optimize the creation of assessment tools but also reflect on its profound impact on the efficiency, equity, and personalization of the educational process. We will analyze how cutting-edge tools can help us create everything f...