AI Integration in English for IT Professionals by Camila plata

Welcome to the AI-powered ESP Padlet!

camilaplata302 — 2025-05-23 06:22:43 UTC

Welcome, tech learners!

This Padlet will help you learn and practice essential vocabulary for IT professionals.
You’ll explore terms, watch videos, complete interactive tasks, and use AI tools to improve your English for Specific Purposes (ESP).

Goal: Master technical vocabulary in English using AI-enhanced resources.

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camilaplata302 — 2025-05-25 02:57:07 UTC

Term: Backend

Definition: The part of a computer application that handles data and logic behind the scenes.

Example: "The backend of the website processes all the user data."

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camilaplata302 — 2025-05-25 02:57:38 UTC

Term: Firewall
Definition: A security system that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
Example: "We installed a firewall to protect our company’s servers."

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camilaplata302 — 2025-05-25 02:58:11 UTC

Term: API (Application Programming Interface)
Definition: A set of protocols that allow different software applications to communicate.
Example: "We use the Google Maps API in our app to show locations."

Let’s Test Your Knowledge

camilaplata302 — 2025-05-25 02:58:41 UTC

Click the link below to complete the quiz and check your understanding:
https://quizizz.com/signup/qdp?quizId=660059f6d191c63b88590162&fromPage=/admin/quiz/660059f6d191c63b88590162/integracion-de-la-inteligencia-artificial-en-la-educacion&action=use_activity&ctaSource=use_activity_cta

Tip: Review the vocabulary cards first if needed!

Apply What You Know

camilaplata302 — 2025-05-25 02:59:14 UTC

✍️ Writing activity:
Write a short description (50–80 words) in English about a tech tool you use in your daily work/studies.

Example: “I use Visual Studio Code because it is lightweight and supports many programming languages.”

🎙️ Optional: Record your explanation and upload the audio/video file here.

AI in Action

camilaplata302 — 2025-05-25 02:59:46 UTC

💬 Use tools like Grammarly, ChatGPT, or DeepL Write to improve your writing.

Example task:
Original sentence: “I install softwares in computer.”
AI corrected: “I install software on computers.”

➕ Try improving your own paragraph using AI and reflect:
What did the AI change? Why?

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camilaplata302 — 2025-05-25 03:02:44 UTC

Term: Bug

Definition: An error or flaw in a computer program that causes it to produce incorrect or unexpected results.

Example: The app crashed because of a bug in the login system.

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camilaplata302 — 2025-05-25 03:04:17 UTC

Term: Patch

Definition: A piece of code designed to fix bugs or update a program.

Example: "The developer released a patch to fix the security issue.

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camilaplata302 — 2025-05-25 03:05:30 UTC

Term: Cloud Computing

Definition: The practice of using remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data.

Example: We use cloud computing to access company files from anywhere.

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camilaplata302 — 2025-05-25 03:06:25 UTC

Term: Frontend

Definition: The part of a software or website that users interact with directly.

Example: "The frontend of the website was built using React.js.

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camilaplata302 — 2025-05-25 03:07:34 UTC

Term: Server

Definition: A computer or system that provides data, resources, or services to other computers.

Example: The server went down and users couldn’t access the platform.

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camilaplata302 — 2025-05-25 03:08:52 UTC

Term: API Key

Definition: A unique code used to authenticate a user, developer, or calling program to an API.

Example: You need an API key to connect your app to the payment gateway.

camilaplata302 — 2025-05-25 03:09:49 UTC

Objective: To present the technical vocabulary in English.

camilaplata302 — 2025-05-25 03:15:48 UTC

This ESP course is designed for professionals working in the Information Technology (IT) sector who need to enhance their English skills for workplace communication. The main goal is to develop language competence for tasks such as writing technical documentation, participating in meetings, understanding user requirements, and delivering project presentations.

The course adopts a learner-centered approach and integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to personalize learning, promote engagement, and simulate real-life professional tasks.

Learners’ Needs Analysis

camilaplata302 — 2025-05-25 03:16:41 UTC

The needs analysis was conducted using a Google Forms survey. Key findings:

Learners often write emails, bug reports, and user manuals in English.
They participate in daily stand-up meetings and international calls.
Most learners struggle with pronunciation, specific IT vocabulary, and technical writing.

AI tools can support the development of these skills through adaptive feedback, personalized practice, and access to authentic contexts.

camilaplata302 — 2025-05-25 03:17:16 UTC

Various AI tools were selected for their potential in addressing the specific language needs of IT professionals:

ChatGPT: Practicing interview questions, writing and refining documentation, grammar correction.
Canva + AI Magic Design: For creating infographics and slides for tech project presentations.
Text-to-Speech (TTS) and Speech-to-Text (STT): Pronunciation practice and oral fluency.
Quillbot and Grammarly AI: For improving clarity and accuracy in written communication.
DALL·E: Creating visual support for presentations of IT concepts.

camilaplata302 — 2025-05-25 03:18:20 UTC

Here are examples of class activities integrating AI:
🔹 Simulated Job Interview: Students prepare with ChatGPT and record answers via VoiceThread.
🔹 Technical Documentation Drafting: Using ChatGPT to generate a first draft and Grammarly for editing.
🔹 Explaining Code in English: Students use Copilot/ChatGPT to generate code and explain it aloud (recorded).
🔹 Vocabulary Game with Quizizz: Learners use a class-made glossary and generate context-rich questions.
🔹 Pitching a Tech Idea: Canva AI helps design the pitch deck; students present it and receive peer/AI feedback.

camilaplata302 — 2025-05-25 03:18:56 UTC

Assessment includes both formative and summative approaches, emphasizing real-world communication tasks.
Formative assessment:

Feedback on ChatGPT-generated content and presentations
Peer reviews and self-reflection using rubrics

Summative assessment:

Recorded mock interviews evaluated with a rubric
Final written report (manual, user story, bug report) improved with AI tools

Tools: Rubrics via Google Docs, Google Forms for peer feedback, and Quizizz for quick vocabulary checks.

camilaplata302 — 2025-05-25 03:19:32 UTC

AI integration requires responsible use. This course addresses:
Privacy: Ensuring student data isn’t stored unnecessarily by tools.
Bias: AI outputs are reviewed critically to avoid misinformation or bias.
Accessibility: Tools chosen work across multiple platforms and devices.
Cost: Preference for free or freemium tools to ensure inclusion.

Learners are also trained in ethical AI use and the limits of generative tools.