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How Can We Leverage AI Without Losing the Human Touch? (100681)
Session Chair: Heathcliff Schembri
Saturday, 7 February 2026 15:35
Session: Session 4
Room: Tourmaline 207 (Level 2)
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
In this grounded, practical presentation, I share a reflective, ethically driven framework for leveraging AI in language and communication instruction. Developed in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) setting in higher education, these adaptable classroom workflows help students engage meaningfully with AI. The model combines Google Docs with generative AI tools to support revision, feedback, and reflection—while maintaining teacher guidance and student agency. This session demonstrates how to help students avoid over-reliance on AI by learning to take ownership of their work and engage critically with the tools they use. Rather than copying and pasting AI output, students use AI purposefully—clarifying ideas, generating structure, and refining language—while working toward clear goals and documenting their choices transparently. Reflection prompts and revision tracking help learners reflect more deeply on how and when they use AI, building digital literacy and metacognitive awareness. Adaptable across instructional contexts—from academic writing to workplace communication—the portfolio model supports balanced language development across reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Teachers benefit from streamlined feedback workflows and gain clearer insight into student thinking, progress, and AI use. During this talk, I share student portfolio examples, walk through the process step by step, and offer strategies for ethical implementation. Participants will leave with adaptable templates, ready-to-use tasks, and a deeper understanding of how AI can support—rather than replace—intentional teaching and learning. This contribution is especially relevant to educators seeking to integrate AI in ways that are responsible, reflective, and responsive to classroom needs.
Authors:
Karen Eini, Ruppin Academic Center, Israel
About the Presenter(s)
Ms Karen Eini is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Ruppin Academic Center in Israel
Connect on Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareneini/
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