I. Introduction
a) Provide a brief overview of the conference theme: Strengthening
Global Citizenship: Leveraging Language, Cultural Diversity, Humanity, and
Sustainable Connectivity Towards Educational Transformation in the Digital Era.
This theme talking about 4 points:
1.
Educational Transformation
in the Digital Era
2.
Language and Communication
in the digital era
3.
Exploring Cultural
Diversity and Identity in the Digital Era
4.
Humanity in the Digital Era
b) Mention the names of the keynote speakers and the general topics
they covered.
1.
Dr. Anuncius Gumawang Jati,
M.A about Integrating AI into English Language Pedagogy: A Transformative Shift
for Teachers and Learners
2.
Mariane Turner, PH.D about
Learning Through and about Language: Widening the Lensa
II. Keynote Speaker Reflections
1.
Keynote Speaker 1: Dr.
Anuncius Gumawang Jati (Institut Teknologi Bandung)
a.
Summary of Presentation
In his presentation, Dr. Jati highlights the
transformative potential of AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, emphasizing their
ability to offer personalized learning experiences and foster creativity and
engagement among students. However, he also underscores the importance of
addressing ethical concerns such as digital poverty, intellectual property
issues, and the transparency of AI models to ensure equitable access and fair
usage. He emphasizes the need to balance the opportunities and challenges
presented by AI tools, acknowledging their limitations, including biases and
the potential for misinformation. To create an inclusive educational
environment, he suggests promoting critical thinking skills and digital
literacy among students while working collaboratively to establish guidelines
that promote transparency, fairness, and accountability in the use of AI
technologies in education.
b.
Provide a concise summary
of the key points discussed by speaker.
There are 2 key
points discussed by the speaker:
1. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into English language
teaching has the potential to be transformative. However, it is necessary to
address ethical concerns such as digital poverty, intellectual property issues,
and the transparency of AI models.
2. The presenter explained that using AI tools like ChatGPT and
Gemini in English language teaching offers almost unlimited opportunities for
personalized learning, creativity, and engagement. However, these tools also
present significant challenges, including biases, lack of contextual
understanding, and the potential for misinformation.
c.
Personal Reflection:
What did you find most interesting
or thought-provoking about his presentation? I found it most interesting how
Dr. Jati talked about AI can change how we learn English. He explained how
these smart computer programs, like ChatGPT and Gemini, can help us learn in
new and exciting ways. But he also made me think about how we need to make sure
everyone can use these tools fairly. It made me realize that while AI can help
us, we also need to be careful about how we use it.
d.
Key Takeaways:
List 2-3 key takeaways from his presentation.
1. Equitable Integration of AI in Education
2. Ethical and Practical Considerations
3. Opportunities and Challenges of AI Tools
2.
Keynote Speaker 2: Dr.
Marianne Turner from Monash University, Australia)
b.
Summary of Presentation
Dr. Marianne Turner from Monash University, Australia,
presents on the topic of translanguaging within language and learning contexts.
She underscores the importance of leveraging students' existing language
proficiencies to enhance their educational experiences, supported by
established academic research. Turner critiques the prevailing monolingual
standards in language education, noting the linguistic diversity among
Australian students. She characterizes translanguaging as a pedagogical strategy
that fosters collaborative knowledge construction, enhances metalinguistic
awareness, validates multilingual identities, and promotes social justice.
According to Turner, translanguaging is a flexible and dynamic process. She
also discusses the significance of multimodality and multiliteracies in
education, highlighting the various semiotic modes used in meaning-making.
Digital multimodal composing (DMC) is introduced as a practice that integrates
linguistic and non-linguistic resources, allowing for plurilingual strategies
and a playful, flexible approach to composition. The presentation advocates for
normalizing diverse linguistic practices in the classroom, utilizing students'
prior knowledge and experiences, and employing technology to facilitate broader
meaning-making.
c.
Provide a concise summary
of the key points discussed by speaker.
The presentation emphasizes the significance of
plurilingualism, multimodality, and translanguaging in educational settings.
·
Plurilingualism recognizes
the advantages of students utilizing their existing language skills in their
learning journey, promoting an integrated view of languages and cultures. This
approach fosters communicative competence by encouraging the adaptable use of
languages based on social and communicative contexts.
·
Multimodality underscores
the importance of creating meaning through various semiotic modes, including
linguistic, visual, aural, spatial, and gestural elements. This approach
complements translanguaging pedagogy by broadening communication methods.
Digital multimodal composing (DMC) is highlighted as a practice that combines
linguistic and non-linguistic resources, offering rich learning opportunities
and publicly validating diverse methods of meaning-making.
·
Translanguaging, as both a
pedagogical practice and theoretical framework, involves collaborative
knowledge construction, enhancing metalinguistic awareness, affirming
multilingual identities, and addressing social justice issues. The application
of these concepts in Australian schools demonstrates efforts to utilize
students' diverse linguistic repertoires by integrating languages from home,
community, and school into the learning process. Research projects in Victoria
provide practical examples of plurilingual pedagogy and DMC, with teachers
actively designing and reflecting on lesson sequences. Ultimately, the
presentation calls for the normalization of diverse language practices in
classrooms, the adoption of multimodality and multiliteracies, and the use of
technology to support diverse language use and reduce cognitive demands.
d.
Personal Reflection:
What did you find most interesting or
thought-provoking about her presentation? Dr. Marianne Turner's presentation on
translanguaging and language education is both thorough and insightful. It
underscores the advantages of employing students' full linguistic abilities in
their education, questioning conventional monolingual methods. The focus on
multimodality, multiliteracies, and digital multimodal composing as educational
tools presents practical strategies for fostering inclusive learning
environments. Furthermore, the exploration of translanguaging's pedagogical
aims and its implementation in Australian schools offers significant
perspectives on enhancing metalinguistic awareness, affirming multilingual
identities, and advancing social justice.
e.
Key Takeaways:
List 2-3 key takeaways from her presentation.
1. Linguistic Diversity Benefits Learning
2. Translanguaging Pedagogy
3. Multimodal Approaches
III. Parallel Session Presentation Reflections
Presentation Title and
Presenter:
1.
Name of the presenters: Maria
Gratia Sekunda
2.
Title of the presentation: English
Lectures ‘Perspectives of Using ChatGPT in EFL Classroom
3.
Summary of the
presentation:
The presenter talked about using ChatGPT in EFL classroom,
explaining how it helps both teachers and students learn better. She showed
different ways teachers can use ChatGPT, like for practicing conversations,
improving writing skills, and giving instant feedback. But she also talked
about challenges. For teachers, it's about managing technology use right and
making sure their role in teaching isn't replaced. And for students, the
challenge is understanding how to use ChatGPT well without depending on it too
much. So, the presenter emphasized the need for a balanced approach in using
ChatGPT, where it's an extra helpful tool supporting learning, not replacing
the teacher or student efforts.
4.
Your question to the
presenter: How can ChatGPT be utilized to support students with different
learning styles?
5.
Her answer: ChatGPT can be
really useful for students with different learning styles. For visual learners,
it can describe images and suggest ways to make diagrams. For auditory
learners, they can read the responses out loud to understand better. Read/write
learners can use ChatGPT for written explanations and help with essays. Even
for kinesthetic learners, it can suggest activities they can do with their
hands. This way, ChatGPT can make learning easier and more fun for everyone.
IV. Closing Ceremony
1.
Name of the speaker: Dr. Leonardus Par, M.Pd
2.
Two interesting quotes from
his speech:
a.
“We shape our tools and
thereafter our tools shape us” (from Marshall McLuhan)
b.
“The real questions is not
whether machine think but whether men do think” (from Noam Chomsky)
V. Overall Conference Reflection
The conference was truly enlightening for me. Dr.
Turner's keynote on learning through language expanded my understanding of
language education, emphasizing its interconnectedness with culture, knowledge,
and experiences. Her insights into normalizing diverse language practices and
leveraging technology for learning resonated deeply with me. Additionally, Dr.
Jati's discussion on integrating AI into language education showcased the
potential of technology to enhance educational experiences, while also
highlighting the importance of addressing ethical considerations. Overall, the
conference underscored the significance of embracing linguistic and cultural
diversity in education and leveraging innovative approaches to promote global
citizenship in the digital era.
