2025 CLTA Conference San Diego

This presentation explores the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in creating personalized, adaptive learning experiences in World Language classrooms. By leveraging AI technologies, educators can break down barriers to language acquisition, fostering a more inclusive and effective learning environment that truly embodies the spirit of global connectedness.

Presenters

Nicole Bradford

Teacher, Taft Charter High School

Friday March 7, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Shutters West 2

Workshop, 2-hour

Major Focus Artificial Intelligence
Appropriate Level Secondary (9-12)
Language Focus All languages
Session conducted in: English

11:15am PST

G01 Transforming Language Classrooms with GenAI: Creating Immersive, Student-Centric Experiences for Lasting Engagement

Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST

This presentation focuses on the role of GenAI in boosting student motivation in the language classroom. We will show how GenAI produces personalized and engaging interactive activities that easily fit into lessons and adjust to diverse needs, turning classrooms into dynamic and motivating learning spaces.

Presenters

Mustafa Abid

Defense language Institute, DLI

Dima Almoamin

Defense Language Institute

Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Courtyard 2

Major Focus Virtual Learning, Artificial Intelligence
Appropriate Level All Levels
Language Focus All languages
Session conducted in: English

2:00pm PST

H01 UPDATED SESSION: Are Students Receiving Enough Speaking Practice? Leveraging AI for Individualized Practice and Personalized Feedback (Exhibitor session)

Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST

EXHIBITOR SESSION Providing personalized feedback on world language speaking skills for every student can be
challenging in traditional classrooms. Many students don’t speak enough, struggle to fi nd the right
words, and often feel less engaged as a result. AI offers a solution, preparing students for real-life
conversations and building their confidence.

Exhibitors

Ben Altschuler - Speakology AI

Founder and CEO, Speakology AI

Speakology AI is an education tool that allows students to practice speaking languages in a one-on-one environment. Our technology functions like a Zoom call, pairing students with an AI instructor instead of a human. This enables teachers to provide personalized speaking practice... Read More →

Saturday March 8, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm PST
Courtyard 2

Major Focus Artificial Intelligence
Appropriate Level All Levels
Language Focus All languages
Session conducted in: English

3:00pm PST

I01 UPDATED SESSION Making it Real: Helping Students Experience Real World Benefits to Language Study (Exhibitor session)

Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST

Travel, increased pay, college credit, and more. These are some of the reasons we tell students they should study a world language. How real are these things to them though? Exciting things are happening to benefit our language learners that will help encourage them to continue studying language, and experience real world benefits.

Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PST
Courtyard 2

Major Focus Artificial Intelligence
Appropriate Level All Levels
Language Focus All languages
Session conducted in: English

4:45pm PST

J01 Unlocking the Power of AI in L2 Learning: Enhancing Student Engagement and Writing Skills in High School Spanish Classrooms

Saturday March 8, 2025 4:45pm - 5:30pm PST

This session presents case studies from low-intermediate to advanced high school Spanish classes, showing how students improved their presentational and interpersonal writing skills using a trained AI tutor. Learn how AI reinforces learning outcomes through real-time, personalized feedback, enhancing engagement and supporting differentiated learning.

Presenters

Jenny Nadaner

Spanish Instructor & Director of Global Scholars Program, York School

Saturday March 8, 2025 4:45pm - 5:30pm PST
Courtyard 2

Major Focus Communication Standards, Artificial Intelligence
Appropriate Level Secondary (9-12) & College/University
Language Focus Spanish
Session conducted in: English

5:45pm PST

K01 Practical AI and Online Translator Policies: Balancing Support, Integrity, and Trust

Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST

Let's explore practical strategies for integrating AI and Online Translator(OT) policies into syllabi and assignments that foster student learning, earn administrative support, and maintain academic integrity. Leave with clear, supportive, and adaptable language for AI and Online Translator usage and guidelines that will work for you and your students.

Presenters

Bethany Thompson

Digital Learning Coordinator, Vanguard Preparatory

Technology, French, eSports, Turkey Farms

Saturday March 8, 2025 5:45pm - 6:30pm PST
Courtyard 2

Major Focus Artificial Intelligence, Connections Standards
Appropriate Level All Levels
Language Focus All languages
Session conducted in: English

8:00am PDT

L01 Harnessing AI for Student Multimedia Projects: Enhancing Creativity and Efficiency

Sunday March 9, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT

Explore how genAI can streamline multimedia projects in language classrooms, saving time while maintaining engagement and creativity. This session covers AI applications for creating music, videos, and images, with guided hands-on practice and examples of classroom activities and student work.

Presenters

Evan Rubin

Emily Xu

Chinese Instructor, SDSU LARC

I am a Chinese language instructor at San Diego State University’s Language Acquisition Resource Center (SDSU LARC). I am passionate about helping students develop their proficiency in Mandarin through engaging, immersive, and interactive learning experiences. My teaching approach... Read More →

Sunday March 9, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Courtyard 2

Major Focus Artificial Intelligence
Appropriate Level Secondary (9-12) & College/University
Language Focus All languages
Session conducted in: English

8:00am PDT

L09 Experiencing a Sustainable Development Goal Mini-Unit

Sunday March 9, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT

Great Room 7

Do you want to see how you can have mini-units involving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) at the upper levels of your program? Create opportunities for students to have dialogue on problems locally and globally while also considering the impact they can have themselves.

Canva: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGfrti-Tuo/kcN2wumyI4ZslRd-3Kay_Q/edit?utm_content=DAGfrti-Tuo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

The 17 SDGs Mini-Unit Template: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGhNWrKR7A/ziUxLNxAj1pZKfH2WGC9Kw/edit?utm_content=DAGhNWrKR7A&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Presenters

Stuart Jones

Japanese Teacher, Torrance High School

Sawako Watanabe

Sunday March 9, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Great Room 7

Major Focus Global Competence, Artificial Intelligence
Appropriate Level Secondary (9-12)
Language Focus Japanese
Session conducted in: English

10:00am PDT

M01 LASER-focused AI Use in the Language Classroom

Sunday March 9, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT

TThe biggest obstacles to teachers embracing the use of artificial intelligence are fear and the need for specific training on how to use the technology quickly and effectively. This session is the first step to removing both of those obstacles.

Presenters

Bruce Basinger

Amy Morrison

Sunday March 9, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Courtyard 2

Major Focus Artificial Intelligence
Appropriate Level Elementary (K-8) & Secondary (9-12)
Language Focus All languages
Session conducted in: English

11:00am PDT

N01 What is so new about AI and why should I care?

Sunday March 9, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PDT

This presentation will look under the hood of generative AI to clearly define its power and its applicability in language education. How does this new technology impact our lesson planning, student motivation, activity design and assessment patterns?

Presenters

Mathias Schulze

Director / Professor, San Diego State University

proficiency development, online language learning, testing, language teaching pedagogy, applied linguistics

Sunday March 9, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Courtyard 2