Alexandra Woolner

Touro University Graduate School of Education Examining ChatGPT’s Responses: Touro University TESOL Candidate Cassandra Fegert’s Analysis As an educator, I find it paramount to incorporate the use of Language Learning Models (LLMs) into our graduate students’ discussion boards. Such AI tools not only serve as a training ground for understanding complex terminologies but also foster a culture of fact-checking, promoting truthfulness and accuracy in student discourse. Moreover, working with the LLM’s answers aids in understanding language homogenization – students can see and read the output which is often mechanical and ‘bland’, or features overly complex or simplistic language. Ultimately, the use of LLM sharpens students’ skills and helps build out prompting strategies, research and fact-checking skills. #tourotesol, #AI, #LLM, #studentwork, #criticalthinking

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Why is your teacher so much easier to understand than anybody else? Should you read transcripts or subtitles before, during or after listening? And why do I refuse to recommend certain podcasts? New podcast episode on Hacking Chinese; share and enjoy! https://lnkd.in/dWtNSKCn #learnchinese #listening #teacher #podcasts #transcripts #subtitles

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Interested in working as a conference interpreter? Ready to take your interpreting skills to the next level? Register for our online "Simultaneous I" course in fall 24 at UMass Amherst. Taught by experienced conference interpreter and trainer Hilda Tejada, classes start Sept 3. To apply: https://bit.ly/3P6fTUY #onlineeducation #umassamherst #conferenceinterpreting #simultaneousinterpreting #interpreting

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Explore how Global Preparatory Academy in Indianapolis prioritizes multiracial multiculturalism in its DLI program. This article delves into the intentional inclusion of race, ethnicity, and culture for equitable multilingual learning. Teachers affirm its success in fostering genuine multilingual and multicultural communities. 🌍 Read here: https://lnkd.in/evSf8G6U

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Check out our latest article in the The Providence Journal highlighting the importance of multilingual learning in Rhode Island! 🌍📚 Learn how investing in teacher certification can benefit all students and help Rhode Island become a truly multilingual state: https://lnkd.in/e-nJHyFY #MultilingualEducation #RhodeIsland #EducationForAll

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I did not know that this program existed in other countries. I have only met and interacted with university administrators that came to Taiwan. They were an awesome group and while speaking with them and listening to their various presentations, I learned a lot about how international education is managed. If you are interested in the program, click below. Here is also a link with a video of the various activities that were done in the 2024 program in Taiwan. https://lnkd.in/dvTb2VbE

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Using the right resources is important when learning anything, but it's essential when learning Mandarin pronunciation. Here are 24 great resources, most of them completely free! New article and podcast episode on Hacking Chinese; share and enjoy! https://lnkd.in/dQ-DCTVR #learnchinese #pronunciation #resources #free

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Calling all Educators! Exciting Resource Alert! I just stumbled upon an incredible resource for educators: the GenAI Prompt Library shared by Amanda Bickerstaff. It's a treasure trove of free prompts designed to ignite creativity and critical thinking in the classroom. These prompts are perfect for inspiring your students and enhancing classroom discussions. Let's empower our students with these innovative prompts! #AIforEducation #TeachingResources #EdTech

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📣 FREE WEBINAR happening tomorrow! Learn more about Democracy Re/Designed, a framework and set of tools that can help you engage students in discussions about the future of democracy. Register: https://ow.ly/fgYU50SMs15

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Why should we credential language skills in #CTE? How can we begin assessing and certifying #multilingualism in your program? If you're curious about the topic of multilingualism in CTE and would like to learn how the Upper Bucks County Technical School in PA implemented language assessment into its program, join our session at the ACTE Region I conference tomorrow. Three experts, Michael Herrera, Ed.D., Dr. Jennifer Dobberfuhl Quinlan, and Meg Burke will present about the "Language Is an Asset" initiative and explain why CTE programs should implement language certification for their multilingual learners. #CTE #langchat #LanguageIsanAsset #MultilingualismIsaSuperpower

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For decades, international schools aligned with countries and curricula such as the British, Americans and French, have dominated the international school ecosystem. Now the Chinese are coming… What will make them different? Our ground-breaking report on the growth of Chinese K12 schools globally will compare these systems and how the Chinese will chart a new path. Register below to get your copy of the report and attend a deep-dive webinar. https://lnkd.in/eYG5mMFN #chinagoingglobal #chineseeducation #disruption

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Have you read our latest research report?   The report, “Equity-Aligned to Support Integrated Early Warning and School Accountability Systems,” describes an approach to #school accountability systems that address #equity concerns by combining prospective #student-based #metrics with a refined set of school-and district-based retrospective accountability metrics. The report was coordinated under The K12 Research for Equity Hub (The Hub), which is managed by EduDream, a Latina-founded, women-owned #research and consulting firm. #RethinkingK12Accountability Read the full report and executive summary below! https://lnkd.in/gk546H78 

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So happy to see my newest article, "The Significance of the French and Francophone Presence in North America in French Language Learning and Advocacy in the United States," in print in TPLS: Theory and Practice in Language Studies!

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ENA Triage Workshop is now available for purchase! The all-new instructor-led class offers an engaging learning environment that builds beyond foundational triage knowledge. Interested in learning more? Join ENA at 2 p.m. Central time on June 19 for the Triage Workshop informational webinar or visit ena.org/triage. #ENAUniversity #EmergencyNursing #EmergencyDepartment #EDNurse #EDLeadership #EDDirectors #NurseEducation #LeadershipDevelopment #NurseEmpowerment #ContinuousImprovement #ProfessionalGrowth #Triage

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Want to learn more about listening in foreign language learning? Whether that be effective notetaking, technology use, managing anxiety, teaching listening competence, teacher/student relationships, or something else related to L2 learning -- check out our 6 articles in the hot-off-the-press Volume 38, Issue 2 of the International Journal of Listening! https://lnkd.in/gdFrYRpP

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Are you looking to secure funding for your Higher Ed language program? Immerse just released a comprehensive 2024-2025 Grant Funding Guide for Higher Education Institutions, which highlights various funding opportunities specifically for world language and ESL programs. This guide provides detailed information on how to apply these funds to purchase cutting-edge digital tools like Immerse that support language learning. #HigherEd #GrantFunding #LanguageLearning #ESL #French #Spanish #VR

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