Discussions around Artificial Intelligence (AI) are everywhere, and are therefore inevitably on the minds of teachers and materials alike. But as many of us will freely admit, it's easy to feel confused, overwhelmed, and even exasperated by the hype, the rapid new developments and the explosion of information that we face. Integrating AI in the classroom offers both significant opportunities and complex challenges, alongside nuanced ethical considerations. AI in ELT offers a comprehensive, critical and practical guide for teachers navigating the complex world of generative AI in education, especially in the context of English language teaching. Whether you are new to AI or looking to deepen your practice, this book equips you to make informed decisions that centre pedagogy, equity and the learner's agency. It aims to ensure AI becomes a thoughtful addition to your teaching that genuinely enhances, rather than undermines, the quality and inclusivity of education. In the first part of the book, the authors explain the concept of AI and what it is and what it can refer to. They aim to provide a clear and balanced view of the serious moral and ethical considerations in the use of AI, as well as an overview of the implications of and potential for AI in the ELT classroom. In part two, they give examples of real and practical uses for AI in English teaching and learning, placing the emphasis on establishing ethical guidelines, codes of conduct and having principled reasons for the incorporation of AI into our teaching. Whether you are tech-savvy or not, this book offers step-by-step plans to help you confidently bring AI into your teaching practice, with no advanced technical knowledge required.
Vicky Saumell is a teacher, teacher educator, author and presenter. She has worked for major publishers, especially in the areas of project-based learning and the meaningful use of technology for language learning. She has been the IATEFL Learning Technologies SIG Coordinator. She has had an extensive career teaching at primary and secondary level schools in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and higher education internationally. She continues to work as a freelancer for publishers and educational institutions. Belen Albarracin is a Teacher of English, ICT Facilitator at Bayard School, Sworn Translator, and e-learning specialist based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is an advocate of the meaningful integration of technology to enhance language learning and has presented at national and international conferences on technology-enhanced SLA. She is a recipient of international scholarships, including the IATEFL Robert O'Neil Scholarship and Trinity College London scholarship. She has been the webmaster of IATEFL's Learning Technologies SIG since 2020 and continues to work with educators on the effective use of digital tools in educational contexts.
Introduction: The current state of AI in ELT Part one: Identifying and understanding the challenges Chapter 1: Inherent biases and assumptions in AI algorithms Chapter 2: (Im)Precise output Chapter 3: Environmental impact Chapter 4: Varieties of English and multilingual representation Chapter 5: Data privacy, safety and copyright Chapter 6: Access and equity in AI deployment Part two: Practical solutions and strategies Chapter 7: Guidelines for responsible use Chapter 8: AI literacy Chapter 9 : Positive uses of AI Chapter 10: Prompting Chapter 11: AI-enhanced projects Conclusion Glossary and References
