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Saturday, October 17
 

8:30am EDT

"I'm not a bot!" Can AI Foster Peer-to-Peer Conversation?
Saturday October 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
High Street 26
Ensuring adequate target language conversation practice is difficult, particularly for novice learners who need significant support. AI can help, with always-ready and judgement-free conversation partners. Yet, amid a growing epidemic of loneliness, is filling student time with chatbots where we want to go? Pangea Chat creates a playful, social experience that makes curriculum-aligned, task-based conversation practice fun and impactful for any curriculum. The web and mobile platform leverages AI for personalized scaffolding but keeps peer-to-peer interaction as the focus. Supported by the National Science Foundation.
Presenters
avatar for Will Jordan-Cooley

Will Jordan-Cooley

CEO & Founder, Pangea Chat
Pangea Chat is an NSF-backed language learning environment that makes peer-to-peer, curriculum-aligned conversation simple and fun. Playful, task-based activities scaffold learners from texting, to voice messages, to live voice and video calls in their target language. Teachers see... Read More →
Saturday October 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
High Street 26
  Exhibitor Session

1:30pm EDT

Bridging Language and Culture: Using AI to Deepen Cultural Understanding
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
High Street 26
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As AI reshapes the classroom, world language educators have an opportunity to rethink how culture is taught. This session explores practical, intentional uses of AI that support authentic voices, multiple perspectives, and meaningful intercultural communication. Participants will leave with classroom‑ready strategies that prioritize deepening cultural understanding using Canva, Ideogram and Gemini Storybook.
Presenters
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Trinidad Arizmendi

Regional World Language Coordinator, PNW BOCES
Hola a todos,I am the Regional World Language Coordinator at PNW BOCES in Yorktown Heights, NY. In my role, I support World Language needs with the goal of helping every student to be successful. Let me know if you would like to discuss possible future World Language/Technology Opportunities... Read More →
Saturday October 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
High Street 26
  Session F

2:45pm EDT

Human-Realistic AI Partners: The Future of Interpersonal Speaking Practice
Saturday October 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
High Street 26
Scaling 1-on-1 interpersonal speaking practice in world language classrooms can be challenging. Many students do not receive enough conversation time, struggle to find the right words, and feel less confident as a result. This session explores how teacher-driven AI conversation partners can expand individualized speaking practice and personalized feedback while teachers control the content, pedagogy, and “brain” behind the AI.

What will we discuss?

* Challenges of individualized speaking feedback
* How AI supports frequent, natural conversation practice
* How to program an AI avatar for effective conversations
* Methods for delivering personalized feedback to every student
Presenters
avatar for Ben Altschuler

Ben Altschuler

Founder and CEO, Speakology AI
Speakology AI is an AI-powered language learning platform designed to help students build speaking confidence and proficiency through personalized conversational practice. Students engage in realistic, interactive conversations and receive immediate, individualized feedback, while... Read More →
Saturday October 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
High Street 26
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