Name: Bringing Language to Life with AI: Multimodal and Authentic Learning Through Stories, Songs, and Student Voice
Start: 2026-09-19T13:50:00-0700
End: 2026-09-19T14:50:00-0700

Bringing Language to Life with AI: Multimodal and Authentic Learning Through Stories, Songs, and Student Voice

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT

This hands-on session explores how generative AI can be used to design purposeful, multimodal language-learning experiences that integrate stories, songs, visuals, and student voice. Studies on multimodal composing point to the importance of moving beyond print-based language practice and engaging learners through multiple modes of meaning-making (Lim & Kessler, 2023; Yu & Zhang, 2026). Research on authentic materials and task-based language learning further emphasizes meaningful language use, learner engagement, and connections between classroom practice and real-world communication (Gilmore, 2007; East, 2021).

Participants will explore how tools such as Gemini, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot can support the design of multimodal language-learning experiences across diverse teaching contexts. The session will showcase examples of AI-generated storybooks, songs, visual conversation prompts, and other creative media formats that scaffold language development and increase engagement. Through detailed demonstrations, participants will experience how these tools can be used to generate, refine, and adapt instructional materials.

Speakers

Weina Chen, Ed.D.

Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts Global

Dr. Weina Li Chen is an Associate Professor and program leader of Bilingual Education at the University of Massachusetts Global. She has years of experience in the field of bilingual education as a Mandarin teacher, teacher educator in TESOL and bilingual education, researcher, and... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT

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AI and Innovative Tech Symposium

Weina Chen, Ed.D.

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AI and Innovative Tech Symposium

Weina Chen, Ed.D.

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