Artificial intelligence is a quickly growing technological development that is rapidly transforming various sectors of society. Also referred to as “machine intelligence,” artificial intelligence (AI) is demonstrated by non-humanoid or humanoid robots that behave similarly to humans, and this technology can be applied to businesses in order to enhance and improve operational efficiency (Prentice et ..read more

NotebookLM is an AI powered tool designed to interact with text-based documents and notes. For language teachers, NotebookLM offers possibilities. These can empower educators by assisting them to quickly curate content and assist with research. It is an excellent resource for condensing, summarizing input sources of information to present instructors with content that they can integrate into other tools ..read more

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I have zero talent in drawing or painting. My students giggle as I sketch something on the whiteboard, be it a cat, house, fork, whatever. I channel my creativity in other ways. In online classes, for example, I add artistic flourishes to my class presentations by using colourful and playful designs and animations. And since ..read more

Learning in the age of advanced technology and AI is a great opportunity for both learners and educators. Much of the teaching and learning is now being conducted on virtual platforms, which undoubtedly requires users to know how to manage computers, the Internet and technology well. In other words, developing digital literacy now holds a prominent ..read more

By Christine Smart-Wiseman I have spent over a decade developing my research in community-setting adult ESL classes. I have found the path to empowerment for newcomers somewhat difficult. Students face many obstacles, including discrimination, racism, and the increasing challenges of settling into a country where English is not their first language. I have also realized ..read more

By Kali Thurber Over the past four years, I have spent a great deal of time reflecting on community. I only became personally aware of my deep need for a sense of community when my social life was suddenly limited to my immediate family during the first lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring ..read more

A new, free, and open learning platform, CanAvenue, was launched in October 2024. CanAvenue is for learners aiming to improve their language skills outside of the classroom. This LMS is designed to support learners at high beginner to intermediate stages through interactive-self-directed activities, practice modules, and resources that help them navigate Canadian language learning without ..read more

We sometimes forget that learners are at different points along the learning continuum. Our students range from beginning to advanced, and all points in between. While we pitch our lessons to the middle, and expect our students to meet the objectives, the students at the lower end of the continuum tend to get left behind ..read more

Inclusive education means that all children have access to learning regardless of their social background, economic status, physical abilities or any trait which may potentially hinder them from their right to education. While this is a recent phenomenon influenced by Montessori methods and research on learner-centered classrooms, the shift actually has roots that go back ..read more