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Description
Abstract: Addressing foundational English gaps in young learners requires both innovation and sustainability. This workshop introduces an AI-powered, gamified learning platform designed to support students with limited English proficiency. Built on gamification principles (Deterding et al., 2011) and adaptive learning technology (Holmes et al., 2019), and the Affective Filter Hypothesis (Krashen, 1982), the system engages learners through point-based challenges, AI-driven pronunciation correction, and progress tracking aligned with national curricula. The presentation shares case studies from rural Vietnamese classrooms where learners improved their pronunciation accuracy and vocabulary retention after just two weeks of usage. Teachers also reported increased student motivation and self-study habits without the need for constant supervision - key factors in promoting sustainable learning outcomes. Participants will explore the core features of the platform, examine implementation strategies, and reflect on its relevance for under-resourced contexts. This workshop not only demonstrates how technology can support equitable language education but also encourages a broader conversation on how gamification and AI can work together to build resilient learning environments for the future.
Keywords: gamification, artificial Intelligence (AI), learner motivation
Biography
Ms. Tống Thị Tình holds a degree in English Linguistics from Hanoi Pedagogical University 2. She is currently working as a freelance teacher based in Hưng Yên province. With years of experience teaching children aged 4 to 15, she actively participates in professional training courses, workshops, and webinars to explore effective teaching methods and engaging, creative learning materials. Her goal is to make language learning easier and more enjoyable for her students. In addition to teaching, she is passionate about designing educational tools and innovating her teaching practices. She is currently a Twinkl Ambassador a Moderator of the Community of English Professionals (CEP), where she helps foster collaboration and professional growth among English teachers nationwide.
Ms. Đinh Hải Anh is a freelance English teacher who graduated with a degree in English Linguistics from Thanh Do University. With 8 years of teaching experience and a deep passion for education, she is always eager to share positive insights and personal experiences with the teaching community, especially in the field of EdTech-integrated teaching and learning. She is also passionate about community work she is the founder of a non-profit online project supporting students who are struggling with foundational English. In addition, she serves as the admin of Vườn Tri Thức (The Garden of Knowledge), a free educational resource-sharing group. She actively takes part in non-profit programs that promote a reading culture among children in rural areas.
