Surviving the AI apocalypse
Hugh Dellar
Summary
The vast bulk of talks on AI are gushing explorations of the myriad ways teachers are implementing AI in their practice, while less frequently there'll be a more sombre tone struck as speakers explore the environmental damage AI causes or the ways in which it hallucinates or displays bias. In this talk, I’ll look at the very real threat to our employment that AI now poses, consider what it does well, and – crucially – look at how its weak spots suggest practical pedagogical tools we can harness to ensure we are not part of the low-hanging fruit that’s being culled.
Biodata
Hugh Dellar is co-founder of the online school and training company www.lexicallab.com. He has co-authored two five-level General English series, Outcomes and Innovations for National Geographic Learning, and his first methodology book, Teaching Lexically, came out in 2016. Recently, he worked on 'Your Top 50 English Questions Answered' for Wayzgoose Press.
Presentation Details
Type of presentation: Talk
The presentation is for: General audience
The presentation focuses on: Various
The session is: Theoretical introduction / overview of the subject
Category: Teacher Training and Development, including Teacher’s Self-Care and Resilience
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? Yes, Nope
Scheduled for
Date: Sunday, 2025-09-21, 12:50 - 13:20
Place: E2