Joe Dale
@joedale.bsky.social
UK Independent modern foreign languages & technology consultant. Former host of TES MFL forum & short-listed for NAACE Impact Award 2013 for Curriculum Support
We successfully explored creating AI-enhanced reading activities, supporting learners through audio and visual scaffolds, and using free tools to personalise materials. Our final session, "Writing with AI," is on 1st December.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
We successfully explored creating AI-enhanced reading activities, supporting learners through audio and visual scaffolds, and using free tools to personalise materials. Our final session, "Writing with AI," is on 1st December.
This reflects how LLMs transcribe audio and logically deduce meaning from context. Whilst Reading Coach builds confidence for reluctant readers, it isn't always perfect for pronunciation feedback.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
This reflects how LLMs transcribe audio and logically deduce meaning from context. Whilst Reading Coach builds confidence for reluctant readers, it isn't always perfect for pronunciation feedback.
Reading Coach (coach.microsoft.com) supports independent reading and pronunciation practice. When I deliberately made mistakes reading aloud, it returned 96% accuracy, flagging only two words.
Reading Coach
Reading Coach is a practice tool for anyone looking to build their literacy skills. With the power to generate stories with AI and a library of leveled passages from ReadWorks, learners can practice r...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Reading Coach (coach.microsoft.com) supports independent reading and pronunciation practice. When I deliberately made mistakes reading aloud, it returned 96% accuracy, flagging only two words.
TTSmp3 is another free option without account requirements, though audio quality is generally less natural than Luvvoice.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
TTSmp3 is another free option without account requirements, though audio quality is generally less natural than Luvvoice.
To promote accessibility and listening comprehension, we integrated audio. Luvvoice generates very natural-sounding, free MP3 audio (no account required) that can be inserted into PowerPoint slides.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
To promote accessibility and listening comprehension, we integrated audio. Luvvoice generates very natural-sounding, free MP3 audio (no account required) that can be inserted into PowerPoint slides.
For Microsoft Forms users, I demonstrated a custom ChatGPT prompt using the formatting code "ANS: x" after each question, which automatically ticks correct answers when imported via quick import.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
For Microsoft Forms users, I demonstrated a custom ChatGPT prompt using the formatting code "ANS: x" after each question, which automatically ticks correct answers when imported via quick import.
The second button downloaded a zip folder containing a TXT file with the complete story, which we used in Brisk Teaching to generate a self-marking Google Form quiz.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The second button downloaded a zip folder containing a TXT file with the complete story, which we used in Brisk Teaching to generate a self-marking Google Form quiz.
We uploaded the PowerPoint to Google Drive, opened it, and saved it as a Google Slides presentation for easy sharing and collaborative editing. docs.google.com/presentation...
The Cornbread Commotion
The Cornbread Commotion
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November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
We uploaded the PowerPoint to Google Drive, opened it, and saved it as a Google Slides presentation for easy sharing and collaborative editing. docs.google.com/presentation...
For accessibility, I demonstrated using Format Painter in PowerPoint. Double-clicking it after styling one text box locks the formatting for instant application to all remaining boxes.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
For accessibility, I demonstrated using Format Painter in PowerPoint. Double-clicking it after styling one text box locks the formatting for instant application to all remaining boxes.
The exported PDF was converted into an editable PPTX file using PDFGear, a free online tool. This makes text selectable, allowing teachers to edit errors or change content.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The exported PDF was converted into an editable PPTX file using PDFGear, a free online tool. This makes text selectable, allowing teachers to edit errors or change content.
To make the AI-generated story fully adaptable, we used Gemini Storybook Exporter (a Chrome extension) which adds two blue buttons: 'Export PDF' and 'Download images and text'.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
To make the AI-generated story fully adaptable, we used Gemini Storybook Exporter (a Chrome extension) which adds two blue buttons: 'Export PDF' and 'Download images and text'.
I took a screenshot of the text and uploaded it to Gemini with a photo of myself as Paul, prompting: "Create a storybook only using the text in this image. This is Paul."
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I took a screenshot of the text and uploaded it to Gemini with a photo of myself as Paul, prompting: "Create a storybook only using the text in this image. This is Paul."
The prompt specified character descriptions, clothing, tense requirements (perfect, simple future, present), and requested opinions and a twist in the narrative.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The prompt specified character descriptions, clothing, tense requirements (perfect, simple future, present), and requested opinions and a twist in the narrative.
To ensure content aligned with specific linguistic objectives (A2 level English, perfect tense), we first created story text in ChatGPT about Joanne and Paul celebrating Thanksgiving.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
To ensure content aligned with specific linguistic objectives (A2 level English, perfect tense), we first created story text in ChatGPT about Joanne and Paul celebrating Thanksgiving.
Gemini Storybook creates illustrated storybooks from texts, enhancing comprehension through visuals whilst encouraging creativity and independent reading.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Gemini Storybook creates illustrated storybooks from texts, enhancing comprehension through visuals whilst encouraging creativity and independent reading.
A pedagogical concern arose when AI generated "Goed" as a deliberate misspelling. Many teachers prefer correctly spelt distractors to ensure focused practice on the target grammatical point.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
A pedagogical concern arose when AI generated "Goed" as a deliberate misspelling. Many teachers prefer correctly spelt distractors to ensure focused practice on the target grammatical point.
I suggested enabling manual moderation in settings to prevent students seeing and copying each other's answers immediately, allowing teachers to gauge understanding accurately.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I suggested enabling manual moderation in settings to prevent students seeing and copying each other's answers immediately, allowing teachers to gauge understanding accurately.
I demonstrated Custom Board and Assessment Poll options, both based on A2 level English perfect tense with ten multiple-choice questions on regular and irregular past participles.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I demonstrated Custom Board and Assessment Poll options, both based on A2 level English perfect tense with ten multiple-choice questions on regular and irregular past participles.
Magic Padlet allows teachers to quickly generate short comprehension or grammar polls with instant feedback. Question difficulty can be adapted to match specific CEFR levels.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Magic Padlet allows teachers to quickly generate short comprehension or grammar polls with instant feedback. Question difficulty can be adapted to match specific CEFR levels.
We concentrated on six powerful and free tools: Magic Padlet, Gemini Storybook, Brisk Teaching, TTSmp3, Luvvoice, and Reading Coach.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
We concentrated on six powerful and free tools: Magic Padlet, Gemini Storybook, Brisk Teaching, TTSmp3, Luvvoice, and Reading Coach.
Our objectives ensured participants would create AI-enhanced reading tasks using free tools, support decoding and comprehension, and adapt content for accessibility and learner needs.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Our objectives ensured participants would create AI-enhanced reading tasks using free tools, support decoding and comprehension, and adapt content for accessibility and learner needs.
The central purpose was to explore how AI tools can create engaging, accessible reading tasks that promote learner autonomy and enhance comprehension.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The central purpose was to explore how AI tools can create engaging, accessible reading tasks that promote learner autonomy and enhance comprehension.
It was a privilege to be hosted once again by Jimena Gonzalez Sanz for the Modern Language Teachers of the Centro de Formación del Profesorado en Idiomas de Castilla y León.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
It was a privilege to be hosted once again by Jimena Gonzalez Sanz for the Modern Language Teachers of the Centro de Formación del Profesorado en Idiomas de Castilla y León.