Heimy's Reflection Blog

  Hello, everyone! and welcome to my learning reflection blog. My name is Heimy Magdalena Rodríguez Díaz, and I'm taking the Specialization Course - Artificial Intelligence Applied to English Language Teaching. I created this blog to reflect on the fascinating things I have learned during the various modules included in this course. Let's explore this incredible AI journey together and see how it's making English teaching cooler than ever!

Module 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Design Thinking   The first module was astonishing. Before starting the course, I expected we would only discuss popular AI tools like ChatGPT. However, I was excited to learn about AI and, more specifically, how we can use it to teach English. To be honest, I did not have much prior knowledge about AI, only some basic information I had heard from others. This is why I was so excited to start the course, as I had only used ChatGPT a few times and was not sure exactly how to utilize it. Therefore, my expectations for this first module were very high. As we began the course, I discovered various types of AI tools that I was previously unaware of. I was also surprised by the idea that AI can help us with an infinite number of tasks, and particularly that it can be so beneficial for teachers by offering assistance in many areas. Later in the course, I learned several new concepts, such as prompt, output, generative AI, prompt desi...

Module 2: Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Students' English Skills The second module was very fascinating. By this point, I had more knowledge about how to use some AI tools. However, I was curious about the new things that would come during this module, but also a little worried that the content might be complicated. Additionally, I thought we would continue working with the same tools, perhaps just focusing on improving our work. My expectations for this module were high, as I anticipated learning how to improve my teaching skills to become a better teacher and make my classes more engaging and successful. During this module, we learned about and practiced with many AI apps and tools that can be used to enhance and develop the four macro skills: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. I particularly liked that we learned how to create specific activities focused on improving a particular skill. For example, sometimes we need a reading on a specific topic and cannot find o...