Dr. Lucas Kohnke
ENG3435 Integrating Information Technology in the ESL/EFL Classroom
As part of the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) initiative at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), ENG3435 Integrating Emerging Technologies in the EFL/ESL Classroom integrated a six-module virtual exchange experience in Semester 1 of the 2025–26 academic year. This COIL activity was designed to provide students with hands-on experience in using artificial intelligence (AI) for English language teaching while fostering cross-cultural collaboration with pre-service teachers from Brazil, Chile, Türkiye, and Japan. Hosted on the Canvas LMS, the exchange featured pre-recorded video inputs, individual and group tasks, and optional synchronous meetings via platforms such as WhatsApp, WeChat, Google Meet, and Zoom. The materials below serve as an exemplar of how COIL can be implemented at course level to enrich undergraduate learning experiences through sustained, multi-institutional virtual collaboration.
AI Applications in English Language Teaching
(VELTAI project poster)
In the virtual exchange program, Dr. Lucas Kohnke facilitated Module 2 “Introduction to AI Tools”, which ran from 29 September to 12 October 2025. This module introduced students to foundational concepts and practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in English language teaching (ELT). The session explored why AI tools matter in contemporary ELT, their practical implications for classroom practice, and the evolving role of language teaching in an AI-mediated world. Students were also introduced to the following selection of AI tools:
- Teacher/Student Support Suites:
MagicSchool, 
Curipod, 
Twee - Listening and Speaking Tool:
PollyTalks - Text Generation:
Diffit for Teachers - Educational Chatbot:
Mizou - Music Creation Tool:
Suno - Image Creation Tools:
Ideogram, 
Leonardo, 
OpenArt, 
Freepik
The module concluded with peer feedback activities in Padlet, enabling cross-cultural dialogue on the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into diverse educational contexts.
(module 2: introduction to AI tools)
September 15 – September 28
Module 1: Building Connections, Exploring VE and Reflecting on AI
Dr. Luciana Cabrini Simões Calvo
Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Brazil
Dr. Susan Meiki
Okayama University, Japan
Dr. Carlos Hildeblando
Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Brazil
September 29 – October 12
Module 2: Introduction to AI Tools
Dr. Lucas Kohnke
The Education University of Hong Kong
October 13 – October 26
Module 3: Global English and Academic Writing
Dr. Kyria Finardi
Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Brazil
October 27 – November 9
Module 4: ChatGPT for Feedback and Academic Writing Support
Dr. Ester Quiroz
Universidad de Concepción, Chile
November 10 – November 30
Module 5: Creating Language Skill Materials with AI: Smart Design for ELT
Dr. Asuman Aşık
Gazi Üniversitesi, Türkiye
November 30 – December 15
Module 6: Accessibility
Dr. Juliana Salvadori
Universidade do Estado da Bahia, Brazil