Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with Andelija Bojovic Levinson, a Montenegrin language teacher at the International Center for Language Studies (ICLS). Andelija shared how she integrates AI tech tools into her language classes. Tools like Gamma and Twee have transformed her approach to teaching and allowed her to make her language classes more engaging, efficient, and effective.
Embracing Technology for Classroom Engagement
Andelija enjoys experimenting with technology in the classroom. She believes that AI-driven tools not only help streamline her preparation process but also make the learning experience more interactive and engaging to students. For Andelija, integrating technology isn’t just about saving time—it’s about enriching her students' exposure to the Montenegrin language.
Gamma: Creating Engaging Presentations
One of Andelija’s favorite tools is Gamma, an AI-powered presentation platform that simplifies the process of creating visually rich, informative slides. With Gamma, Andelija can quickly create presentations that are captivating and well-structured without needing to spend hours on design and content. Recently, she used Gamma to prepare a presentation on U.S.-China relations, a topic that required clear, concise information. Gamma’s AI capabilities automatically summarized key points and offered media suggestions, allowing Andelija to deliver high-quality lessons with ease. While the final product often needs some tweaking to match her exact vision, Andelija finds the tool’s efficiency and support well worth it. You can learn more about Gamma at Gamma.app.
Twee: Incorporating Video Content into Language Lessons
Andelija also regularly uses Twee, a platform that helps educators find video content suited to language learning. Originally intended for English teachers, Twee has become a valuable resource in Andelija’s toolkit. Twee’s features, such as automated captions and question generators, make it easy to build lessons around real-world video content, providing students with listening practice and exposure to natural language in use.
Andelija combines Twee with translation tools to tailor the content for her students. This approach saves her the time of manually creating quiz questions and assignments, freeing her up to focus on providing meaningful feedback and personalized guidance. For more on Twee, visit twee.com.
A Call to Innovate Together
Andelija’s dedication to integrating technology into her classroom highlights the potential of AI in language education. If you’re using innovative tools to enhance language learning, we would love to hear your story and potentially feature you in the ICLS blog and newsletter. By sharing ideas and experiences, we can inspire one another and continue evolving our teaching methods for the benefit of our students. To share your story, use the ICLS blog submission form or email us directly.
Learn more about using teacher tools online (including ChatGPT for language teachers) at our Teacher PD tech workshops.
