Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures University of Toronto
Friday, October 18, 2024 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Charbonnel Lounge, St. Michael’s College
We are exited to invite you to the upcoming Global Languages Initiative Workshop, hosted by the German Department, with guest speaker Marje Zschiesche-Stock. Join us for an engaging discussion on The Use of AI in the Second Language Classroom.
The use of AI in educational contexts is currently a hot topic. The integration of AI into teaching will inevitably become a reality. How can contemporary language education respond to this? How can AI be productively integrated into teaching with added value? Our initial attempts show that it can also be an enrichment and act in a way as a friend and helper. But does it hinder the development of critical and independent thinking in our learners? In this workshop, we want to explore these questions and think together about how AI can simulate authentic language interactions and improve the communicative skills of learners at all levels.
About Marje Zschiesche-Stock
Marje Zschiesche-Stock has many years of international experience as a lecturer and trainer at a variety of institutions and educational establishments, where she has taught German language and culture at all levels and for all age groups. She trains German teachers around the world and helps them succeed in digital learning environments and apply cutting-edge methods in second language instruction. She works as an international training consultant for the Cornelsen publishing house.
“When practical experience meets digital competence, new perspectives arise for media-supported language teaching. Marje Zschiesche-Stock vividly demonstrates how we can develop established teaching/learning routines into flexible teaching scenarios that incorporate and further develop learners’ media competencies. Her workshops inspire participants to try new ideas and embrace change.” Sen. Prof. Dr. Hermann Funk (Friedrich Schiller Universität Jena)
If you are interested in this timely topic, be sure to RSVP and secure your spot at the workshop!
We look forward to seeing you there.
If you have any accommodation needs, please email german.undergradadmin@utoronto.ca, and we will do our best to assist you.
