Technology and Language Learning: Effective Podcasting and Video-Based Language Teaching Practices in the Age of Generative AI
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Focused on ESL/EFL and ELT, the book demonstrates how these tools enhance engagement, accessibility, and autonomy while fostering skills like listening comprehension, vocabulary development, and creative language use. Teachers will find strategies for using podcasts in flipped classrooms, designing authentic video activities, and guiding students in creating multimodal content. The book highlights GenAI tools like ElevenLabs, Canva, and Synthesia for generating adaptive, accessible materials tailored to diverse learners. Addressing challenges and opportunities, it emphasizes balancing AI-generated content with authentic language practice. Real-world examples and case studies illustrate practical applications in culturally sensitive and inclusive ways. Whether in traditional, hybrid, or online settings, it offers actionable guidance for leveraging digital tools as transformative components of modern pedagogy, preparing students to thrive in a GenAI-driven, globally connected world.
By bridging research and practice, this textbook empowers teachers and practitioners to reimagine classrooms as dynamic spaces where technology supports creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
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Eric Friginal is Professor and Head of the Department of English and Communication at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He specializes in applied corpus linguistics, technology-enhanced language teaching, and the analysis of spoken professional discourse in the workplace.
Wing Yee Jenifer Ho is Associate Professor in the Department of English and Communication at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Her research interest lies in language teaching and intercultural communication in digitally mediated professional and educational contexts, with a specific focus on video-based communication.
