  {"id":4114,"date":"2024-05-22T07:47:28","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T11:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/?page_id=4114"},"modified":"2024-10-22T17:22:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T21:22:43","slug":"ti17-ai-and-italian","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/programs-of-study\/italian\/teaching-italian-symposium\/ti17-ai-and-italian\/","title":{"rendered":"TI17: AI and Italian"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000\">WORKSHOP MATERIALS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS BELOW<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Teaching Italian XVII, <strong>AI and Italian: An Algorithm for Success<\/strong>, will be held during the <em>Settimana della lingua italiana nel mondo<\/em> at the Conference Center on Friday, October 18, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Artificial intelligence and machine learning present a paradigm shift in language education, offering opportunities and challenges for educators and students. Since &#8220;Teaching Italian III (2010) Technology: Getting with the Program,&#8221; we have witnessed the rapidly evolving relationship between technology and language teaching and learning. Computers and digital tools have revolutionized Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) programs, offering learners new opportunities. &#8220;AI and Italian: An Algorithm for Success,&#8221; welcomes you to register and join us in preparing for the transformative landscape of language learning in the era of AI.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"WS\">Workshops<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Embracing Empathy&colon; How AI Technologies Enhance the Pedagogy of Kindness in Education<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Educators can cultivate personalized, inclusive learning environments that prioritize student well-being by leveraging AI-driven tools and resources. From adaptive learning systems to emotional intelligence recognition and chatbots for support, AI holds the promise of enhancing both teaching efficacy and student engagement.<br \/>\nParticipants will learn about different AI applications to use in the classroom and to facilitate a pedagogy of kindness and will apply the knowledge of different AI applications in their own classrooms and become more knowledgeable about how AI can benefit (not hinder) the classroom experience. We will access various AI technologies on our devices (phones, laptops, iPads etc.) and we will work through them together.<br \/>\n(Presenter: Marco Lettieri)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Integrazione della &laquo; Generative Artificial Intelligence &raquo; &lpar;GAI&rpar; per lo sviluppo delle abilit&agrave; di produzione scritta nell&rsquo;italiano come lingua straniera &lpar;ILS&rpar;<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-4308\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/programs-of-study\/italian\/teaching-italian-symposium\/ti17-ai-and-italian\/ai-presentation-daria-mizza\/\">Presentation Daria Mizza<\/a><\/p>\n<p>L&#8217;intelligenza artificiale generativa (GAI) sta rivoluzionando il panorama educativo, offrendo nuove opportunit\u00e0 per promuovere l&#8217;apprendimento e lo sviluppo delle competenze degli studenti. In particolare, la GAI pu\u00f2 essere un prezioso strumento per migliorare le abilit\u00e0 di produzione scritta, sia in lingua madre che straniera.<br \/>\nQuesto workshop si propone di esplorare le potenzialit\u00e0 e le implicazioni della GAI applicata all&#8217;insegnamento della scrittura nell\u2019italiano come lingua straniera (ILS) nella scuola superiore. La finalit\u00e0 \u00e8 quella di fornire agli insegnanti una panoramica di questo campo in evoluzione, discutendo sia i suoi potenziali benefici che le sfide e i rischi associati al suo utilizzo.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">IA in classe&colon; come sfruttare il potere di questa tecnologia e migliorare l&apos;insegnamento<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-4309\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/programs-of-study\/italian\/teaching-italian-symposium\/ti17-ai-and-italian\/carmela-scala-handout-1\/\">Scala HANDOUT 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-4310\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/programs-of-study\/italian\/teaching-italian-symposium\/ti17-ai-and-italian\/carmela-scala-handout-2\/\">Scala HANDOUT 2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-4311\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/programs-of-study\/italian\/teaching-italian-symposium\/ti17-ai-and-italian\/carmela-scala-handout-3\/\">Scala HANDOUT 3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-4312\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/programs-of-study\/italian\/teaching-italian-symposium\/ti17-ai-and-italian\/carmela-scala-handout-4-attivita-per-il-workshop-di-montclair\/\">Scala Handout 4-Attivita\u0300 per il workshop di Montclair<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>AI in class: how to harness the power of this technology and improve teaching<\/em><br \/>\nThe workshop delves into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in language education, with a specific focus on its application within the language classroom. It examines how AI technologies, including language learning platforms, chatbots, and virtual language assistants, can revolutionize teaching practices and optimize language acquisition. By harnessing AI, language educators can personalize instruction, provide real-time feedback, and create immersive learning experiences tailored to individual student needs. The presentation also addresses the opportunities and challenges associated with integrating AI into language education, offering practical insights and strategies for effective implementation. Through the strategic use of AI tools, language teachers can unlock new avenues for fostering linguistic proficiency and cultural fluency, ultimately empowering students to thrive in a globalized world.<br \/>\n(Presenter: Carmela Scala)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"BIOS\">Biographies<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Marco Lettieri<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">Marco Lettieri, Ph.D. University of Toronto, is currently Assistant Professor of Italian in the Departamento de Lenguas Extranjeras at the University of Puerto Rico. His research interests are in Italian language pedagogy and Medieval and Renaissance studies. He has taught at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Arizona, University of Toronto and Indiana University. He is the recipient of several teaching excellence awards. He has presented his research at various academic conferences, including AATI\/ACTFL, and has published his research in <em>Cultura e comunicazione<\/em> (Guerra Edizioni) and <em>Mosaic: The Journal for Language Teachers<\/em>. He is the author of the monograph <em>Word and Image in Alfonso d\u2019Aragona\u2019s Manuscript Edition of the Divina Commedia<\/em> (SEF: Societ\u00e0 Editrice Fiorentina, 2021).\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<p><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-4201\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/programs-of-study\/italian\/teaching-italian-symposium\/ti17-ai-and-italian\/marco-lettieri\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/177\/2024\/07\/Marco-Lettieri-234x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17.6px\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 17.6px\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17.6px\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Daria Mizza<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<p><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-4222\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/programs-of-study\/italian\/teaching-italian-symposium\/ti17-ai-and-italian\/mizza\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/177\/2024\/08\/Mizza-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17.6px\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">Dr. Daria Mizza teaches Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Technology at the American University in Cairo (AUC) Department of Educational Studies. She also serves as an educational technology consultant in the Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation (CTEI) at Johns Hopkins University.\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Mizza&#8217;s research is at the forefront of educational technology, focusing on its transformative impact on curriculum and instruction in higher education and K-12 settings. Her work emphasizes the critical role of research-driven planning and the importance of proactive educators in developing innovative, yet pedagogically sound learning solutions. She is a prolific author whose publications extensively explore the intersection of technology and teaching, often grounded in instructional design frameworks and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17.6px\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17.6px\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Carmela Scala<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">Carmela Bernadetta Scala received her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the City University of New York. Her main field of research currently is Second Language Acquisition and Promoting DEI, and she is also interested in Baroque literature, fairytales, folklore, and dialect literature. She is the Director of the Italian Language Program and Study Abroad Program Director at Rutgers University.<br \/>\nDr. Scala is the founder and chief editor of the Language Teaching and Technology (LTT). Recent publications include From Design to Teaching: Granting Our Students An Engaging Learning Experience Online (Cambridge Scholar Publishing, 2021); How to Foster Equality in The Language Classroom, in &#8220;Rhetoric and Sociolinguistics in Times of Global Crisis,&#8221; (IGI Global, 2021); and Replacing the &#8216;melting pot&#8217; with a &#8216;colorful mixed salad&#8217; in the language classroom, in &#8220;Global and Transformative Approaches Toward Linguistic Diversity&#8221; (IGI, 2022). She also edited the volume How To Actively Engage Our Students In The Language Classes, (Vernon Press, 2022). In 2023, she received Italian Embassy in New York grants which were instrumental in creating Professional Development courses for teachers in the United States and Italy, focusing on Social Justice and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Italian classroom.<a rel=\"attachment wp-att-4198\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/programs-of-study\/italian\/teaching-italian-symposium\/ti17-ai-and-italian\/me\/\"><\/a>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17.6px\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<p><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-4198\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/programs-of-study\/italian\/teaching-italian-symposium\/ti17-ai-and-italian\/me\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/177\/2024\/07\/me-231x300.jpg\" alt=\"photo of Carmela Scala\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17.6px\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17.6px\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WORKSHOP MATERIALS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS BELOW Teaching Italian XVII, AI and Italian: An Algorithm for Success, will be held during the Settimana della lingua italiana nel mondo at the Conference Center on Friday, October 18, 2024. 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