Learning to Learn in the Era of AI: Enhancing Self-directed English Learning with AI (Mr Denis Wong)

How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) empower students to take charge of their own English language learning journey? That was the central question explored by Mr Denis Wong, Lecturer at the Department of English Language Education, in his breakout session at the 7th ELE Roundtable.

Titled "Learning to Learn in the Era of AI: Enhancing Self-directed English Learning with AI," Mr Wong's presentation provided a clear, practical framework for integrating AI tools into the core stages of self-directed learning (SDL): Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Improvement (Reflection). He demonstrated how familiar tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Microsoft Teams’ Reading and Speaking Progress features can be strategically used to help students set personalized goals, receive real-time feedback, and develop lifelong learning skills.

Did you miss the Keynote, Roundtable Discussion or any of the Breakouts Sessions? Explore the practical resources and teaching strategies shared by our speakers right here on eTEACHERS.online. Links to all the sessions can be found at the bottom of this page.

View his presentation slides here: Denis's Presentation Slides.pdf

Outline of the Breakout Session: Learning to Learn in the Era of AI: Enhancing Self-directed English Learning with AI

Speaker: Mr Denis Wong

• 00:00 Introduction and context

• 05:33 The importance of self-directed learning (SDL)

• 11:00 The SDL framework: four key stages

• 13:30 AI's role in enhancing each SDL stage

• 30:20 Practical example: SDL with AI in action

• 32:52 Conclusion and Q&A

Plenary and Breakout Session Links

• Prof Angel Lin's Keynote Address and the Roundtable Discussion (with all speakers): Generative AI for Language Teachers: Potential Benefits & Risks

• Ms Jenny Leung's Breakout Session: Co-Teaching with AI: Redefining the Educator's Role in the AI Era

• Ms Annie Yiu's Breakout Session: Facilitate Personalised Learning with AI Chatbot

• Ms Winsy Lai's Breakout Session: Tried, Tested, and Taught: What AI & the Metaverse Actually Do for English Class (and Build Critical Thinking!)