Gencraft is an AI image generator capable of creating images from text prompts. This tool is currently free to use just signing up and offers some extra features behind a subscription. As many other AI-powered images generators, Gencraft will show several renditions of the same prompt.
The use of AI tools needs technological literacy in order to be used to its fullest potential. Researchers have studied the usefulness of AI generated content in the learning field have found that the enhancement provided by AI provoked improvements in conversations, language output, etc, (Sadikova & Kayumova, 2025). Teachers should be aware of the possible drawbacks of AI generated content; mostly if its going to be shared with others. Some generated content may contain copyrighted element since some databases are trained with copyrighted content (Neff et al., 2024).
The SAMR-AI Model, which is an update of the classic SAMR Model, poses the idea of taking advantage of technology to improve on the way we approach the learning process (Juliani, 2024). We will focus on the "Augmentation" process that implies the subtitution of a process to one that includes technology adding new funtionalities to create different outcomes. This activity can be done in order to foster the students' ability to describe a concept while adding some restrictions on the vocabulary they are allowed to use.
Students' Level: B1 / B2
Students will be asked to bring a picture or a physical copy of their favorite book or movie.
After selecting their main topic, each will write a short summary of the plot without using Proper names or the name of the movie. As an extra visual aid, Students will use Gencraft to depict a scene of the book or movie selected to help their classmates in a guessing game.
The class will be divided in four groups that will compete in a guessing game. Some students from each group will present their summary and picture to the class and each group will take turns guessing. The group that gets the right answer will get a point.
After each round, the teacher and students will give feedback on the summary provided in regards of clarity, confusing words or structures or lack of key ideas.
References
Juliani, A. J. (2024, November 29). The SAMR-AI (get it) model: What is redefined in a world of AI? Retrieved from
https://www.ajjuliani.com/blog/the-samr-ai-get-it-model-what-is-redefined-in-a-world-of-ai
Neff, J., Arciaga, K., & Burri, M. (2024). EFL students’ and teachers’ perceptions of the ethical uses of Ai Tools. Technology in Language Teaching & Learning, 6(3), 1714. https://doi.org/10.29140/tltl.v6n3.1714
Sadykova, G., & Kayumova, A. (2025). AI-Powered Image and Audio Generators for Very Young EFL Learners. Iranian Journal of Language Teaching Research, 13(2), 1-24. doi: 10.30466/ijltr.2025.55564.2821