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Module 02: The ABCD Learning Objectives Framework and Effective Web Searching

In this module, we had the chance to explore a wide range of search engines and the ABCD Framework to write objectives. Regarding the search engines, I am surprised by the sheer number of options available on the Internet, which resembles the feeling I had in Module 1 when I discovered many blogging sites. However, I quickly realized that even though a search engine is different, it is not practical. The site I chose to experiment with is Ask.com. It is pretty old, and I have heard about it on TikTok. Despite some blogs praising it, the search engine is almost useless. Whenever I try to search for a topic related to ELT, it usually refers to sites about the definition of ELT and unrelated websites about nursing. Then, I tried searching for different topics about history and technology. Once again, it showed unrelated issues, which frustrated me a lot. Another new site I tried is Choosito ( https://www.choosito.com ), a search engine dedicated to teachers. It was even worse than Ask...

What’s next with AI in my English classroom at the Foreign Trade University?

As a teaching fellow at the Foreign Trade University in Hanoi, I have gone through the 2024 Horizon Report, and have found that the report is more of a confirmation of what is happening in my institution rather than the revelation of future events. The report’s focus on "Finding Appropriate Uses for AI-Enabled Technology" and "Supporting AI Fluency" directly impacts my English teaching, as our tech-savvy students already use AI tools. Therefore, in this article, I will attempt to process how AI will reshape teaching, especially in my teaching context. The near future (1-2 years): Changes in assessment My work is currently the same as highlighted in the report, which navigates the risks of inaccuracy, bias, and academic integrity. AI is being harnessed by learners as they undertake tasks such as mind-mapping, writing, and proofreading emails. Doing so may lead to a lack of real understanding, as the task is done in a fraction of a second. As a result, it is suggested...

Module 7: Action Project and Course Wrap-up

In this last module, we were assigned a project and worked as a team of three. We had to conduct action research to improve a class using technological aid. This last reflective chapter also includes some thoughts about the course in general. To be honest, I did not know what action research was prior to this course although I had learned research methods and written a thesis in my undergrad years. After reading about action research, I was intrigued and became more curious. Thanks to Dr. Huong's template, I could visualise what the final product should look like. Currently, we are attending the 'Action Research' course in the postgraduate program, and I can reflect on everything about the final project more clearly. I am grateful that the ICT course allowed us to try to carry out action research to have the big picture before delving into it in the susequent course. I believe that action research will become the most useful type in my future career as I want to explore the...

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