ChatGPT: an Advanced AI Helper for Teaching

 

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I aim to be a good English teacher in China in the future

I am exploring some technologies or tools to be applied in my future teaching practice and glad to share my findings with you

I sincerely welcome the potential and experienced English teachers in China or other countries to communicate with me and please feel free to leave any comments 😀 

 

Have you heard of ChatGPT? Recently, ChatGPT has been gaining a lot of attention and popularity. In China, many people are attracted to explore the use of ChatGPT. Today, I would like to discuss about its impact on English language teaching and learning.

 

💬What is ChatGPT?

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ChatGPT is an advanced  language model developed by OpenAI that can interact in a conversational way. It is trained on a large corpus of data to understand natural language input and generate fluent and coherent text responses accordingly.

 

💬Why use ChatGPT?

English teachers can benefit from using ChatGPT in a variety of ways.

Feedback: ChatGPT can be used to help students improve their writing skills by providing feedback on their writing and suggesting improvements.

Provide ideas: ChatGPT can offer ideas about designing the lesson plans and solving some teaching problems, saving teachers’ time and effort.

Practice spoken English: You can use ChatGPT to help students to practice English. Students can firstly speak English out and then type the words to have a conservation with it.

Generate exercises: ChatGPT can be used to generate English exercises for the students, such as filling in the gaps and matching exercises.

 

💬How to use ChatGPT?

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Using ChatGPT is relatively straightforward. You can access ChatGPT through the link. Then, click on "Try ChatGPT". After you enter into the conversation page with Chatgpt, you can input text or questions into the system, and ChatGPT will generate responses based on your input.

 

💬Limitations

ChatGPT may lead to students relying on AI and using it to cheat, for example, by writing assignments for themselves, generating essays and so on.

The responses given by ChatGPT may not absolutely accurate, which needs to people's further evaluation.

ChatGPT is limited by the data it is trained on, which may be incomplete or even biased.

 

In conclusion, ChatGPT is a advanced tool that English teachers can use to help their teaching processes. As teacher, you can try to explore more different ways that ChatGPT can be used in English teaching and its limitations, then make informed decisions about if and how to incorporate this technology into your teaching practice.

The blow video is about how to use ChatGPT for learning and practicing English, hope you enjoy it!

Nearpod: an Interactive and Engaging Teaching Tool

 

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I aim to be a good English teacher in China in the future

I am exploring some technologies or tools to be applied in my future teaching practice and glad to share my findings with you

I sincerely welcome the potential and experienced English teachers in China or other countries to communicate with me and please feel free to leave any comments😀

 

With the rise of technology in the modern world, CILL is becoming increasingly popular in modern English teaching. Recently, I know about a technology called Nearpod, which is popular in the United Kingdom to some extent. Over 40,000 British teachers use Nearpod to make the lessons interactive and engaging.

 

💬What is Nearpod?

 

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Nearpod is a platform that allows teachers to create interactive and multimedia lessons. It features a range of interactive tools, such as quizzes, polls, and open-ended questions. Moreover, it includes a library of ready-made lessons, covering a wide range of topics, which can be easily customized and used into your lessons.

 

💬Why use Nearpod?

 

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Enhance students' engagement by using multimedia, interactive tools or gamification techniques.

Assess students' understanding in real-time and adjust instructions accordingly.

Enhance communication and collaboration among students by enabling them to share ideas and feedback in real-time.

 

💬How to use Nearpod?

 

Getting started with Nearpod is easy. Simply sign up for an account and start creating your first lesson. You can create your own lesson by yourselves, or select one from the library and customize it to fit your minds. Once your lesson is ready, you can launch it in class and monitor students' progress in real time.

 

💬Limitations

 

While Nearpod is an incredibly powerful teaching tool, it does have its limitations. For example, it may not be suitable for classes with limited access to technology or internet connectivity. It needs time for stuents to adapt to the new tool. More importantly, many schools in China do not allow students to bring electronic devices.

 

In conclusion, Nearpod is a game-changing resource for English teachers looking to engage their students and enhance learning. By incorporating multimedia and interactive tools, teachers can create dynamic lessons that meet the needs of all students. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, Nearpod is an essential tool that can help you take your English classes to the next level.

If you want to learn more, watch the below video, which is an introduction of Nearpod.