LAMBACHER, Stephen G.
Department Aoyama Gakuin University Department of Social Informatics, School of Social Informatics Position Professor |
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Language | English |
Publication Date | 2022/03 |
Type | Book |
Title | Exploring the impact of AI on EFL teaching in Japan. In J. Colpaert, & G. Stockwell (Eds.), Smart CALL: Personalization, contextualization, & socialization |
Contribution Type | Collaboration |
Journal Type | Another Country |
Publisher | London: Castledown Publishers |
Volume, Issue, Page | pp.101-125 |
Total page number | 24 |
Author and coauthor | Obari, H., Lambacher, S., & Kikuchi, H. |
Details | This chapter focuses on utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) digital personal assistants (also known as smart speakers) as a tool to improve English language skills by introducing three case studies. AI and mobile technologies have transformed learning methodologies such as blended learning (BL), which combines traditional face-to-face classroom methods with computer-mediated activities, resulting in a more integrated approach to language learning (Obari & Lambacher, 2014). After a brief introduction of artificial intelligence, the basic features of personal assistants/smart speakers, with specific examples of their application in educational and L2 learning environments, are introduced before presenting the key results of three case studies. |