Sarah Deutchman
Tokyo International University
About
Sarah Deutchman is a Global Teaching Fellow at Tokyo International University. Her research focuses on data-driven learning, corpus linguistics, learner autonomy, edtech, and vocabulary. She's also a data science boot camp graduate and continues her studies in machine learning and NLP, with a keen interest in AI's role in education. She is the Tokyo JALT Edtech Chair and a co-editor for TLT Wired.Sessions
Presentation Using AI to Aid in Creating a Content-based Digital Literacy Course more
Sun, Jul 20, 09:35-10:00 Asia/Tokyo
Effective content-based instruction (CBI) requires consideration of the program’s context, teaching methods, and available resources (Goto-Butler, 2005). I considered these criteria when creating a digital literacy course as part of an advanced communication training course at Ochanomizu University. I was already familiar with digital literacy, as I have been interested in it for a long time. This prior knowledge helped me create materials that were engaging and relevant. The course was designed for advanced students from various majors who had completed basic English classes. It covered topics like safe social media use and maintaining a healthy digital mindset. AI models like Co-Pilot, Perplexity AI, and Leo generated ideas and provided links to resources, while GPT-3 adjusted language for better comprehension and helped level down materials. Additionally, GPT-3 assisted with brainstorming activities, such as scenarios where students advised a friend on securing online activities and participated in a digital tribalism simulation. Miroboard was also used to give feedback at the end of each class. A total of eight students enrolled. A survey showed that seven out of eight students enjoyed the materials, and all would recommend the course. While the content was challenging, most students did not find it too difficult.
Forum Tokyo JALT Forum more
Fri, Jul 18, 17:00-18:00 Asia/Tokyo
This forum brings together three presenters exploring the intersection of language learning and technology, each offering unique insights into how digital tools can support learner engagement, autonomy, and innovation. Nicolas Vassilenko investigates how game-based environments leveraging fictional languages can simulate immersive acquisition experiences. Asad Delawalla presents findings from a qualitative study on students' perspectives and ethical concerns surrounding AI in second language writing. Sarah Deutchman will share how MiroBoard can be used for students to consolidate their knowledge at the end of a lesson and ask questions in a low-stress environment. Together, these talks offer a thought-provoking look at how technology continues to reshape language education.
