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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 48 MIN

Using AI with PBL in the language classroom with Dr. Rolla Elsaiary

from The Multiliterate Mind · host Avant Language

Dr. Elsaiary shares insights from her work in Arabic immersion education, emphasizing the role of culture, identity, and project-based learning in developing true language proficiency. The episode also examines how AI tools like ChatGPT can support learning as thought partners, while reinforcing the need for students to ask better questions and think independently. Rolla Elsaiary is an Assistant Principal, instructional leader, and researcher specializing in Arabic language education. She focuses on project-based learning, culturally responsive teaching, and innovative, technology-enhanced instruction to empower 21st-century learners. Through her work, she supports teachers in designing engaging, student-centered classrooms that promote language proficiency and critical thinking. This conversation is essential for educators, school leaders, and anyone interested in multilingual education, digital literacy, and the future of learning. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rolla-elsaiary-45b27321?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios Intro & Guest Background Language as Thinking Project-Based Learning Real-World Application AI in Education Multiliteracies Closing Thoughts     Be sure to follow and tag Avant, The Language Proficiency Company on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube!

In this episode of The Multiliterate Mind, Dr. Rolla Elsaiary joins the conversation to explore the future of language learning, multiliteracy, and AI in education. We discuss how language acquisition is shifting from memorization to real-world application, and why critical thinking is becoming more important in an AI-driven world.

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