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AI in Language Education - Google Translation and ChatGPT - Lecture by Prof Antonie Alm (University of Otago)
Online Lecture - Tuesday 21st February 2023
Machine translation tools such as Google Translate and DeepL are widely used by language learners. How does the availability of a tool that instantly translates written and spoken language impact on the learning and assessment practices in our language classrooms? In this workshop, Antonie Alm will present the results of a recent survey on the use and perceived usefulness of machine translation tools for language learning.
Results indicate that many language teachers are not aware of the extent of machine translation use, and on the features they offer. While some students provided examples of innovative and responsible use of the tools, many also lacked awareness of their applicability for language learning. The workshop activities will provide participants with practical skills for machine translation use and facilitate a discussion on the appropriate use of machine translation in language education.
Associate Professor Antonie Alm is Head of Langauges and Culture at Otago University in Dunedin, New Zealand and teaches German language at all levels, intercultural communication, and computer-assisted language learning. Her research focuses on the use of technology in language education. She is interested in the development of blended learning environments to support learner autonomy. Her studies on the use of podcasts for listening, social networking for informal language learning, and more recently on language apps have appeared in leading scholarly journals. Antonie is on various editorial review committees and is also the Associate President of the New Zealand German Teacher Association.
This event is part of the DAAD project ''Promoting German Studies in Ireland (2022 - 2024 - Exploring the past, enhancing the current position, and working towards 250 years of German Studies'' based at the Centre for Irish-German Studies.