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.
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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.
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A teacher of ESL since 2017 with experience in 6 different countries, from elementary to university. Currently interested in research that tackles the convergence of technology, critical pedagogy, and - crucially - the voices of the most important stakeholders, the students.