Module 1

Responsible, transparent, and policy-aware AI use in Foreign Language teaching

Module description

This module introduces educators to responsible AI use in foreign language teaching. Participants explore the EU AI Act, data privacy, transparency and academic integrity, learning to evaluate AI tools critically and integrate them appropriately in line with institutional policies and DigCompEdu.
Full description available here.

Didactic materials

Handout of Module 1

Activity 1: instruction

Presentation of Module 1

Activity 2: instruction

DigCompEdu Areas

Area 1: Professional Engagement
1.3 Reflective Practice – 1.4 Digital Continuous Professional Development

Area 2: Digital Resources
2.3 Managing, Protecting and Sharing Digital Resources

Area 5: Empowering Learners
5.1 Accessibility & Inclusion – 5.2 Differentiation & personalisation
5.3 Actively Engaging Learners

Area 6: Facilitating Learners’ Digital Competence
6.1 Information and Media Literacy

Learning outcomes

On successful completion, learners will be aware of and understand critical vocabulary applied in the EU AI ACT.
On successful completion, learners will be able to have a grasp of key issues throughout the EU AI ACT document that assist in applying transparent disclosure practices when integrating AI tools into their FL teaching, including communicating clearly with learners about AI use, its purposes, and its limitations.
On successful completion, learners will be able to reflect on their own AI integration decisions in FL teaching contexts, drawing on ethical principles, policy guidelines, and DigComEdu professional competence standards.