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Student Perspectives on Integrating AI Language Models in Writing Instruction w/Yasmine Telwana
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Yasmine Telwana, a first-year writing lecturer at the University of Minnesota, discusses her insights on integrating AI into academic writing courses. Telwana, a multilingual educator with experience both in Egypt and the US, shares her research on student perspectives towards AI, highlighting both its benefits and challenges. The conversation covers the development of classroom strategies for ethical AI use, differences in AI adoption between native and non-native English speakers, and the importance of involving students in shaping AI policies. Additionally, the episode touches on Telwana's other contributions at the TESOL Convention, including her work on multimodal assignments and digital literacy. If you want to gain valuable insights on how to effectively incorporate AI tools in educational settings to enhance students' learning experiences, this is a must-listen!!
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
01:17 Guest Introduction and Background
02:26 AI in Academic Writing: Benefits and Challenges
04:19 Teaching in Egypt vs. the US
06:16 Inspiration and Impact of Teaching
07:42 TESOL Presentation: Student Perspectives on AI
12:05 Ethical AI Use in the Classroom
29:46 Poster Sessions and Multimodal Assignments
33:57 Upcoming Work and Final Thoughts
RBERNing Questions for this Episode:
1- What were the results of your research on student perspectives with regard to using AI in academic writing instruction?
2- What are some good classroom strategies for ethical AI use?
3- What are the implications for curriculum development based on the results of your research in this area of AI?
Guest BIO:
Yasmine Telwana is a Writing Studies Lecturer at the University of Minnesota with over seven years of experience teaching college-level and adult learners. Her teaching and research focus on multimodality and the intersection of writing, language learning, and technology; especially how AI tools can support student writers. She’s passionate about helping multilingual students find their voice through writing.
Ms. Telwana is currently in the process of finalizing a manuscript titled "Students’ Perspectives on Integrating AI Language Models in Writing Instruction," which explores how student writers perceive and engage with AI tools in the classroom.
Resources:
Websites/Social Media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmine-telwana-010644127/
Mentioned in this episode:
Upcoming manuscript titled "Students’ Perspectives on Integrating AI Language Models in Writing Instruction," which explores how student writers perceive and engage with AI tools in the classroom.
To find out more about Mid-State RBERN at OCM BOCES' services, listen to season 1 of the show with host Collette Farone-Goodwin, or to receive CTLE credit for listening to episodes, click here: https://midstaterbern.org/
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By YasmeenEpisode Summary:
In this episode, Yasmine Telwana, a first-year writing lecturer at the University of Minnesota, discusses her insights on integrating AI into academic writing courses. Telwana, a multilingual educator with experience both in Egypt and the US, shares her research on student perspectives towards AI, highlighting both its benefits and challenges. The conversation covers the development of classroom strategies for ethical AI use, differences in AI adoption between native and non-native English speakers, and the importance of involving students in shaping AI policies. Additionally, the episode touches on Telwana's other contributions at the TESOL Convention, including her work on multimodal assignments and digital literacy. If you want to gain valuable insights on how to effectively incorporate AI tools in educational settings to enhance students' learning experiences, this is a must-listen!!
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
01:17 Guest Introduction and Background
02:26 AI in Academic Writing: Benefits and Challenges
04:19 Teaching in Egypt vs. the US
06:16 Inspiration and Impact of Teaching
07:42 TESOL Presentation: Student Perspectives on AI
12:05 Ethical AI Use in the Classroom
29:46 Poster Sessions and Multimodal Assignments
33:57 Upcoming Work and Final Thoughts
RBERNing Questions for this Episode:
1- What were the results of your research on student perspectives with regard to using AI in academic writing instruction?
2- What are some good classroom strategies for ethical AI use?
3- What are the implications for curriculum development based on the results of your research in this area of AI?
Guest BIO:
Yasmine Telwana is a Writing Studies Lecturer at the University of Minnesota with over seven years of experience teaching college-level and adult learners. Her teaching and research focus on multimodality and the intersection of writing, language learning, and technology; especially how AI tools can support student writers. She’s passionate about helping multilingual students find their voice through writing.
Ms. Telwana is currently in the process of finalizing a manuscript titled "Students’ Perspectives on Integrating AI Language Models in Writing Instruction," which explores how student writers perceive and engage with AI tools in the classroom.
Resources:
Websites/Social Media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmine-telwana-010644127/
Mentioned in this episode:
Upcoming manuscript titled "Students’ Perspectives on Integrating AI Language Models in Writing Instruction," which explores how student writers perceive and engage with AI tools in the classroom.
To find out more about Mid-State RBERN at OCM BOCES' services, listen to season 1 of the show with host Collette Farone-Goodwin, or to receive CTLE credit for listening to episodes, click here: https://midstaterbern.org/