Abstract

The main objective of this study was to identify ways to incorporate voice-driven Artificial Intelligence (AI) effectively in classroom language learning. This nine month teacher-led design research study employed technology probes (Amazon's Alexa, Apple's Siri, Google voice search) and co-design methods with a class of primary age English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students to explore and develop ideas for classroom activities using AI language assistants. Speaking to AI assistants was considered highly engaging by all students. Students were observed to speak more English when using AI assistants in group work, and to spontaneously reformulate, self-correct, and joyfully and playfully persist with speaking English in their attempts to get AI assistants to do what they wanted them to do. [For the complete volume, see ED578177.]

Citation

Underwood, J. (2017). Exploring AI Language Assistants with Primary EFL Students. Presented at EUROCALL 2017 Conference 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/190255/.

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Keywords

• artificial intelligence
• Class Activities
• Elementary School Students
• English (Second Language)
• FLES
• second language learning
• Technology Uses in Education