Georgios Kormpas
Georgios Kormpas serves as a Faculty in the Deanship of Arts and Sciences, at the Humanities Department at Al Yamamah University in Saudi Arabia. He is pursuing a PhD in E-Research and Technology-Enhanced Learning at Lancaster University, focusing on English Language Teacher Associations (ELTAs) in the MENA region, professional development, and communities of practice. An active member of TESOL International, he has held leadership roles on the Nominating Commitee, Research Professional Council, and CALL-IS Steering Commitee. His work explores the intersection of AI, ethics, and education, and he frequently presents at international conferences on innovation, digital literacy, and teacher leadership.
“Building Bridges Between AI and ELT: Cooperative Approaches to Teaching and Learning”
The rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping language education, offering new possibilities for building bridges between technology, pedagogy, and collaboration (England et al, 2023). This presentation explores how AI tools such as ChatGPT and Grammarly can be integrated into English language teaching (ELT) to foster cooperation, creativity, and critical engagement in both academic and professional contexts.
Drawing on classroom experiences from Saudi Arabia, including PHL 101 (AI & Society) and ENG 201 (Technical Report Writing), the session demonstrates how AI-supported tasks can encourage peer collaboration, ethical reflection, and cooperative learning across diverse student populations. These examples highlight not only the opportunities AI presents for learner engagement but also the challenges related to assessment, plagiarism, and digital literacy. The session concludes by offering practical strategies for language teachers and teacher associations to integrate AI responsibly, bridging the gap between innovation and pedagogy.
Fee: Free of charge
Who can join: Members of teacher associations and the general public
