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*CALL FOR PROPOSALS*
2nd Annual
Artificial Intelligence Research in Applied Linguistics (AIRiAL) Conference
*Theme* AI in Education: Empowering Learners & Preparing Educators
*Location* Teachers College, Columbia University
*Dates* September 27-28, 2024
*Call for Proposals and submission site*: *https://n9.cl/airial24_cfp https://n9.cl/airial24_cfp*
Submission deadline: *April 30, 2024*
The AL & TESOL Language and Technology Research Group https://sites.google.com/tc.columbia.edu/al-tesol-language-technology/home in the Applied Linguistics & TESOL program at Teachers College will host the second annual Conference on Artificial Intelligence Research in Applied Linguistics (AIRiAL). The theme of this conference emphasizes the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and language teaching focusing on AI literacy among learners and the preparedness of educators for the AI-driven future. We are interested in contributions that showcase AI technologies prioritizing human values, ethics, and the enhancement of human capabilities in the context of applied linguistics.
Submissions may cover a wide array of topics within the scope AI literacy and applied linguistics, including but not limited to:
- AI-driven language learning platforms - Adaptive language teaching methodologies - AI in language assessment and feedback - Ethical considerations in AI-driven language education - Personalized language learning experiences with AI - Integrating AI in language curriculum development - Teacher training for AI-enhanced language teaching - Innovative applications of AI in language education - Future directions of AI in language learning and teaching
*Presentation Types*
- Papers - Posters - Colloquia - Technology Demonstrations
*Student Paper Award * An award will be presented to the best student paper presentation at the conference. All authors on student papers must be actively-enrolled graduate students at the time of the conference.