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April 22, 2025
90 minutes

ChatGPT in the Classroom: Practical Applications for ESL Teachers

Discover hands-on strategies for integrating ChatGPT into your ESL curriculum safely and effectively.

Virtual - ELT Summit 2025
150+ Teachers
ChatGPT
Classroom Management
Student Engagement
ChatGPT in the Classroom: Practical Applications for ESL Teachers

Overview

This comprehensive workshop provides ESL teachers with practical, tested strategies for integrating ChatGPT into their classrooms while maintaining pedagogical integrity and addressing ethical considerations.

Key Takeaways

1

Understand ChatGPT's capabilities and limitations for language learning

2

Design ChatGPT-enhanced speaking and writing activities

3

Create safe guidelines for student AI interaction

4

Develop assessment strategies for AI-assisted work

5

Build digital literacy skills in your students

Session Agenda

0-15 min

ChatGPT Fundamentals

Understanding how ChatGPT works and its educational potential

15-30 min

Classroom Applications

Practical activities for different skill areas

30-50 min

Hands-on Practice

Participants create their own ChatGPT activities

50-70 min

Ethics & Guidelines

Establishing classroom policies and academic integrity

70-90 min

Implementation Planning

Creating an action plan for your context

Available Resources

ChatGPT Classroom Guidelines
Policy Template1.2 MB
50 ChatGPT Activities for ESL
Activity Bank3.1 MB
Student Digital Literacy Checklist
Assessment Tool0.8 MB

What Attendees Said

"The workshop gave me the confidence to start using ChatGPT with my students. The safety guidelines were particularly helpful."

Emma Thompson

High School ESL Teacher, London

"Excellent balance of practical applications and ethical considerations. My students are now more engaged than ever."

Hiroshi Tanaka

University English Instructor, Tokyo

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