This lesson design offers an excellent model for guiding students to use AI meaningfully in the Chinese language classroom. Instead of treating technology as a shortcut, the teacher frames it as an authentic communication resource, moving students beyond static textbook drills into real-time interactions with tools like Siri and ChatGPT. With careful scaffolding—from “Lines of Communication” warm-ups to the “AI Q&A Challenge”—students are well prepared for the unpredictability of AI-generated speech.

The highly immersive Target Language environment in this teacher’s regular world language classroom is especially impressive. By requiring students to use only Chinese and by assigning collaborative roles such as Questioner, Recorder, and Comprehension Assistant, the lesson fosters engaged interpersonal communication and supports higher-level proficiency.

The design also builds critical thinking. Students analyze AI responses, compare them to their own understanding, evaluate pronunciation, and learn to problem-solve when the AI misinterprets their questions. This turns a simple Q&A activity into meaningful reflective thinking.

Overall, this is an exemplary approach to integrating technology into Chinese instruction. Congratulations, Chen Laoshi!

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         使用AI人工智能工具给出答案，让学生把学生自己的回答和人工智能的回答进行比较，从而更加实际地看到人工智能的好处和不理想的地方。如果有机会再教这一课， 我会在第一个活动上做出调整，会把问题打印在一张纸上，给学生人手一张。这样会更方便他们提问和回答。