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      <title>Teacher’s Takeaway| Resisting Cognitive Offloading: How to Foster Critical Thinking in EFL Classrooms in the Age of AI- SHARE Convention 2025 by Belén Mastellone</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>At AiMAZING CLASS we support schools and educators in <strong>integrating AI ethically, strategically, and with a clear pedagogical focus.</strong></p><p>Our expertise comes from years of<strong> leadership and classroom experience</strong> combined with delivering <strong>workshops across Argentina</strong> and contributing to <strong>national and international education conferences</strong>.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><p><br/></p><ul><li><p><strong>Hands-on workshops</strong> for teachers, students, and families.</p></li><li><p><strong>Strategic consulting</strong> for school leaders: ethical AI policies, institutional diagnostics, and leadership strategies.</p></li><li><p>Training in <strong>AI literacy, algorithmic awareness, and critical classroom use of AI</strong>.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Why AiMAZING CLASS?</strong></p><p>We merge <strong>practical classroom insight</strong> with expertise in AI and leadership to help schools:</p><p>✅ Reduce repetitive tasks and refocus on meaningful teaching.</p><p>✅ Equip educators and students with 21st-century skills.</p><p>✅ Position themselves as <strong>leaders in educational innovation</strong>.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Who We Are</strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>María Belén Mastellone</strong> – Lawyer and Geography teacher, Global Schools Advocate (UN SDSN), IB examiner and workshop leader. Specialist in AI in education, leadership, and inclusive classrooms.</p><p>🔗 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mar%C3%ADa-bel%C3%A9n-mastellone-22769417">LinkedIn</a></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Bárbara Olavarría</strong> – English teacher, AI specialist, Fulbright alumna, IB examiner. Expert in teacher training, curriculum design, and digital learning solutions.</p><p>🔗 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/b%C3%A1rbara-olavarr%C3%ADa-944167b2/">LinkedIn</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>If this session sparked new ideas, questions, or connections — let’s keep the conversation going.</p><p><br/></p><p>Use this space to:</p><ul><li><p>Leave your <strong>name, email, LinkedIn, or Instagram</strong> to stay in touch with fellow participants</p></li><li><p><strong>Build a network</strong> of educators and school leaders exploring AI in education.</p></li><li><p>Join future <strong>collaborative projects</strong> or learning communities</p></li><li><p>Ask questions, suggest ideas, or just say hello!</p></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>FOLLOW US:</strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/aimazing.class/">@aimazing.class</a></p><p><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aimazing-class/">AiMAZING CLASS</a></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>GET IN TOUCH:</strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Learn more:</strong> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/NfvUrUZr6iYyDWNG9">Request info</a></p><p><strong>Book a call:</strong> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://calendly.com/aimazingclass-info/30min">Calendly</a></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Our Proposals &amp; Resources:</strong></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGtLDQHAmw/R47KTltF8KAV2tGd83fefw/view?utm_content=DAGtLDQHAmw&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h8dbedc48a4">Workshops &amp; Training Overview </a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGr-pPYj3c/kNsvd8Mg_EnsoWsrBIjj5w/view?utm_content=DAGr-pPYj3c&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h7b565519b3">Institutional Consulting Proposal</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Prompt Bank for EFL Classrooms</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><br/></p><p><strong>Engage Students with Creative AI Assessment</strong></p><p>Design assessments that are authentic, engaging, and thinking-driven.</p><p><br/></p><ul><li><p><em>"Generate a scenario where a student must handle a complaint in a hotel (B2 level). Include cultural misunderstandings and informal/formal language."</em></p><p><br/></p></li><li><p><em>“Generate a case study (real or fictional) related to global issues, suitable for B2-level learners, followed by discussion and critical thinking questions.”</em></p><p><br/></p></li><li><p><em>“Use AI to draft a collaborative project outline (e.g., debate or podcast plan) that integrates vocabulary, grammar goals, and teamwork roles. Students refine and execute it.”</em></p><p><br/></p></li><li><p><em>“Create a language-based mystery for B1-level (12-year-old) EFL students. Include clues hidden in short reading texts, riddles using English grammar (e.g., past simple vs. past continuous), vocabulary puzzles, and cultural references related to English-speaking countries (e.g., British landmarks, American festivals). Write it so students must infer answers progressively. Include a rubric to assess problem-solving, language accuracy, and collaboration.”</em></p><p><br/></p></li><li><p><em>“Write two 200-word narratives: one from Oliver Twist’s perspective and one from Mr. Brownlow’s perspective. Focus on the events when Oliver is rescued from Fagin’s gang. Then, create a reflective question asking students to compare how social class and perspective influence language, tone, and experience in both texts.”</em></p></li></ul><p>      ______________________________</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Promote Critical Thinking with AI (Analyze, Compare &amp; Critique)</strong></p><p>Help students evaluate and refine AI output:</p><p><br/></p><ul><li><p><em>“Submit the same prompt to two chatbots (ChatGPT &amp; Gemini). Compare which response is clearer, biased, or more trustworthy.”</em></p><p><br/></p></li><li><p><em>“Ask AI to generate an essay answer (B2 level). Students critique it: What works? What lacks nuance? Rewrite it collaboratively.”</em></p><p><br/></p></li><li><p><em>“Use ‘AI vs AI’ for algorithmic literacy: Compare outputs on ‘Can we see elements of 1984 in current governments?’ Analyze tone, sources, and biases.</em></p><p><br/></p><p>______________________________</p></li></ul><p><strong>AI as a Study Companion (Agency &amp; Metacognition)</strong></p><p>Promote autonomy and reflective learning:</p><p><br/></p><ul><li><p><em>“Pretend you’re the examiner in my B2 oral test. Ask me 3 questions and give feedback on fluency and vocabulary.”</em></p><p><br/></p></li><li><p><em>“Give me a short B2-level paragraph with five grammar mistakes. Let me correct them before you reveal the answer.”</em></p><p><br/></p></li><li><p><em>“Quiz me on formal vs. informal writing features (letters, essays, reviews) with mixed question types: MCQs, fill-in-the-blanks, open-ended.”</em></p></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>EFL AI Toolkit</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><br/></p><ul><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.grammarly.com/"><strong>Grammarly</strong></a> – Grammar and clarity checker with real-time explanations for metacognitive reflection.</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://quillbot.com/"><strong>QuillBot</strong></a> – AI paraphrasing tool to practice rewriting and sentence variety.</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rewordify.com/"><strong>Rewordify</strong></a> – Simplifies complex texts to scaffold reading and vocabulary.</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Character.ai"><strong>Character.ai</strong></a> – Create interactive roleplays with AI personas for speaking practice and fluency.</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.elsaspeak.com/"><strong>ELSA Speak</strong></a> – Pronunciation coach powered by AI, ideal for oral exam prep.</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://notebooklm.google/"><strong>NotebookLM</strong></a> – Build a study chatbot from class notes for personalized revision.</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.heygen.com/"><strong>HeyGen</strong></a> – AI video tool to create talking avatars and presentations, useful for student projects.</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.vidnoz.com/"><strong>Vidnoz</strong></a> – Generate short educational videos or visual speaking prompts for class use.</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.suno.ai/"><strong>Sunno</strong></a> – Create original songs or jingles to reinforce vocabulary and pronunciation in a fun way.</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.notion.so/product/ai"><strong>Notion AI</strong></a> – Organize lesson plans, generate checklists, or summarize texts for quick planning.</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.chatbase.co/"><strong>Chatbase</strong></a><strong>/ </strong><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://poe.com/"><strong>Poe</strong> </a>– Build custom chatbots from uploaded texts or syllabi to support independent study.</p></li><li><p><br/></p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>In one minute, write:</p><p>✅ One idea you’re taking away from this session.</p><p>✅ One action you will try in your classroom next week.</p>]]></description>
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