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Description
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way students learn, access information, and complete academic tasks. In a recent survey conducted by the presenter, 100% of students reported using AI tools, highlighting the urgent need for educators to move beyond debates about whether students use AI and focus instead on how they use it. While AI offers powerful opportunities for language learning, creativity, research, and personalized support, it also raises an important challenge: how can teachers ensure that students continue to think critically rather than simply depend on instant answers?
This practical and interactive workshop explores how educators can guide students to use AI ethically, responsibly, and effectively as a learning partner rather than a replacement for thinking. Participants will examine strategies for moving students beyond copy-and-paste habits toward deeper engagement, reflection, problem-solving, and independent learning. The session will demonstrate how carefully designed prompts, tasks, and classroom activities can promote analysis, evaluation, creativity, communication, and meaningful language use.
Drawing on real classroom examples, participants will experience adaptable activities that integrate AI into speaking, writing, reading, and collaborative learning. The workshop will also address academic integrity, transparency, bias, and the development of clear classroom expectations for AI use.
By the end of the session, participants will leave with practical tools, ready-to-use ideas, and greater confidence in helping students become thoughtful, ethical, and active learners in an AI-powered world.
Biography
Dr. Dieter Bruhn is a dynamic educator, trainer, and keynote speaker with over three decades of experience leading teacher training and professional development programs worldwide. As President of One World Training and a U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist, he has empowered thousands of educators across four continents to enhance learner engagement, strengthen instructional practice, and improve student outcomes.
Currently based in Hanoi, Dr. Dieter has worked extensively with Vietnamese educators, universities, and teacher trainers on topics including communicative language teaching, EMI, learner engagement, soft skills, assessment, and the evolving shift from EFL to ESL in Vietnam. A longtime leader in the TESOL profession, he served on the Colorado TESOL Executive Board from 2005 to 2024, including two terms as President.
Dr. Dieter is widely recognized for his creative, learner-centered approaches to English language teaching, teacher development, and assessment, as well as his recent work on integrating AI effectively and responsibly into teaching and learning. His workshops and presentations emphasize practical, student-centered strategies that help educators prepare learners for success in an increasingly global and English-mediated world.
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