What do we mean by a learning community?
Imagine a space where our shared passion for languages meets the ingenuity of AI, creating an open and engaging forum where we support each other, learn from one another, and celebrate every step forward in our collective journey.
Who can join our AI Learning Community?
To ensure the quality and integrity of our AI Learning Community, membership is limited to higher education faculty members in the United States with an active faculty position and an institutional (edu) email address. These eligibility criteria help maintain a professional and engaging environment for our members. If you meet these requirements, we invite you to request access to our AI community and participate in our discussions and knowledge-sharing activities.
What will we do together?
- Exchange insights: Discuss our experiences, successes, and even challenges, with integrating AI into our language courses.
- Build collective expertise: Learn about cutting-edge AI tools, research-backed practices, and creative pedagogical approaches.
- Support one another: Offer encouragement, troubleshoot challenges, and celebrate successes.
- Foster innovation: Brainstorm and develop effective strategies for incorporating AI in ways that promote language acquisition and cultural understanding.
How can you contribute?
- Share your expertise: We all bring unique perspectives! Don’t be afraid to share your experiences, even if you’re new to AI.
- Cultivate curiosity: Ask questions, challenge assumptions, and dig deeper into the potential of AI to enhance language learning.
- Be a thought partner: Offer feedback, answer questions, and help build a positive, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
As we travel this journey together, let us create an atmosphere that is as warm and welcoming as it is innovative and inspiring. Get ready to explore, to contribute, and to celebrate as we unlock the full potential of AI to support language teaching and learning. See a sample of what you will have access to as part of this community by using the QR code.
Vista Higher Learning Your Partner in Language Education
Vista Higher Learning is your partner in language education. As a specialized publisher, we focus on developing world language materials that excite instructors and students about language and culture. One of our key focuses as your partner in language learning is to support and develop opportunities for faculty across the country to access professional development tailored to our language community.