October 2025 Protocols of the Month Use Tech

USING TECH: AI IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE (Discussion)
 
Description: AI in foreign language classrooms offer students a safe environment to engage in simulated conversations to practice vocabulary, grammar, and cultural context. They also deliver immediate feedback to maintain level-appropriate dialogue.
 
Application: Because AI can be directed to meet the needs of all students, gear prompts to the age/ability level of learners. Prompts can be used in class, for homework, or a combination of both.
 
Process: Determine overall goal of lesson and incorporate AI, directing students to use the following prompts as launch points:
 
1) I am a complete beginner in [specific language]. I would like to learn the language in [   ] months. I have an hour each day to dedicate to studying. Can you make a learning plan that follows the Pareto Principle to help me learn [specific language]?
 
2) I'm new to learning [specific language]. Can you suggest some fun stuff for a high school student like music, movies, shows, YouTube channels, and articles that I can read or listen?
 
3) I'm new to [specific language] and want to start learning grammar. Can you make a plan for me to learn it? Can you provide me some grammar exercises on past tense verbs?
 
4) Write grammatically incorrect sentences for a level II high school student in [targeted language] and I will try to fix them.
 
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Remind students to include level of language proficiency (i.e. High School Spanish II) in the prompt.
 
USING TECH: CHATGPT LANGUAGE PARTNER (Discussion)
 
Description: ChatGPT can be a conversation partner for practicing speaking and listening skills in foreign language. 
 
Application: Language Partner can be used as practice in class or at home. 
 
Process: Share the process of using Language Partner to students: On a PC, install ChatGPT Voice Control extension (add to Chrome). For listening practice, tell students to ask ChatGPT to read a story in the target language at the appropriate level. For speaking practice, have students use the microphone icon to talk to ChatGPT and receive voice-based responses. (Prompts can be situational such as dining out or a job interview.) Remind students to adjust difficulty levels and choose topics that suit their interests.