Summary

Dr. Jenni Trujillo, Dean of Education at Fort Lewis College, teacher, writer, and author, discusses her passion for bilingual education and the potential of AI to support multilingual learners by enhancing educational materials and providing personalized learning experiences. She emphasizes the importance of using AI cautiously, balancing its benefits with its limitations. Dr. Trujillo highlights the need for AI to be tailored to meet diverse student needs, advocating for its use to complement rather than replace traditional teaching methods. She discusses various AI tools which can aid in language practice and the generation of visuals to support language instruction. Dr. Trujillo stresses the importance of addressing equity concerns and teaching students to critically evaluate AI-generated content, ensuring that AI is used thoughtfully and equitably in education.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

02:43

Exploring AI in Language Education

04:18

Differentiation and Scaffolding with AI

07:04

The Generational Divide in AI Adoption and Implementation

09:14

AI Tools for Language Acquisition

13:06

The Role of Visuals in Language Education

19:57

Promoting Equity with AI in Education

27:03

The Future of AI for Multilingual Learners and Language Educators

33:25

Human Connection Through AI

Episode Resources

Vista’s The Language Imperative Podcast