- How do you feel about using AI for instruction and learning?
I think AI is a huge game changer in instruction and learning because not it doesn't only allow for personalisation but also ensures learners access the most recent content as it constantly scans for recent developments. - How do you feel about using AI for course development?
I've started using as for course development and I must admit I am very happy with it. Not only does it save on the course development timeline, it also ensures consistency across lessons in your course. - How do your colleagues feel about using Ai for instruction and learning?
My team seems quite interested in learning more about ai. We do have a project where we are build a WhatsApp based chatbot to support teachers. - Choose one article that fits your perspectives.
Arefian, M. (2026). Artificial intelligence–enhanced professional learning communities: Implications for language teacher development. Teaching and Teacher Education, 155, 104892. - Share the name of the article and the link to access it from the list of references on APA Bibliography in the website below.
LINK - Explain your answer.
I'm particularly interested in this article because we have an existing project where we are looking into using AI improve the level of support for our PLCs.
Hi Vusumzi,
You raise some very important points about AI and its growing role in instruction, learning, and course development. I especially appreciate your focus on personalization and access to current information, since these are two areas where AI can genuinely enhance the learning experience when used thoughtfully. Your experience with AI supporting consistency across lessons is also very practical and reflects how these tools can help educators work more efficiently while maintaining quality.
It is also exciting to read about your team’s WhatsApp chatbot project to support teachers. That is such a meaningful and accessible approach, especially in educational contexts where mobile communication plays a central role in professional learning and collaboration. Projects like this show how AI can move beyond theory into practical support systems that directly benefit educators.
The article you selected fits your interests and work extremely well, particularly because of its connection to professional learning communities and teacher development. AI-supported PLCs have enormous potential to strengthen collaboration, reflection, sharing of resources, and ongoing professional growth. Your reflections show that you are already thinking about AI not simply as a tool for automation, but as a way to build stronger learning communities and support networks for educators.