DIGITAL ELT MASTERY AI

No More Language Barrier with AI

AI is like a digital bridge in our classrooms. Students can use AI apps to instantly translate difficult English textbooks into their mother tongue languages, like Malay or Chinese. This helps everyone keep up with the lesson.

Teachers also use AI to help every student personally. A teacher can use AI to turn one lesson into different languages or simpler English levels at the click of a button. This allows teachers to communicate better with students who speak different home languages, like Mandarin or Tamil.

This means no student is left out. During group projects, AI helps students from different backgrounds share their ideas clearly. By using these smart tools, both teachers and students can focus on learning together without worrying about language mistakes.

WHAT AI CAN DO AND CAN'T REPLACE

AI is amazing at generating quiz questions or translating phrases in a flash, which really helps us manage our busy Malaysian classrooms.

However, it can never replace the way a teacher notices a quiet student’s sadness or the proud "syabas" we give for a small breakthrough. A screen can’t offer a comforting pat on the shoulder or truly believe in a child’s potential.

We don’t just teach English; we build souls. That human spark is what makes a student love coming to school.

My Role as an English Teacher in the AI Era

Being an English teacher today is quite a journey. My main goal isn't just teaching grammar rules from a book; it's about helping my students find their own voices. I want them to feel brave enough to speak up and share their thoughts clearly, whether they are in a classroom or out in the real world.

With AI becoming so common, I now see myself as a bit of a "digital coach" too. I show my students that while AI can give quick answers, it shouldn't do the thinking for them. I teach them how to check if information is actually true and how to use these tools to improve their own work rather than just copying and pasting.

At the end of the day, a computer can’t replace the bond I have with my pupils. I try to make my classroom a happy place where it’s okay to make mistakes. Building a child’s confidence and spark of creativity needs a human touch, a smile, and someone who truly believes in them. That’s something no robot can ever do.

MY FIRST STORYBOOK PROMPTED USING GEMINI

Here's a modified version of the story of Cinderella. I malaysianised it by writing proper prompt text in Gemini.

LESSON PLAN WITH INTEGRATION OF VIDEO, PICTURE AND WORKSHEET PROMPTED USING AI

You may find the links for the video, image and worksheet in this word document. You can also find the prompts that I had used to produce the materials here in this Google Doc. We learnt about different AI tools which can benefit us such as Mureka, Gemini, Gemini Gem Manager, Notebook LM, Genially, Misty AI, Diffit, Mentimeter, Magic school, Vocab Kitchen and etcs.