In this episode of The Multiliterate Mind, hosts Dr. Liza Trejo and Marnina Falk Colman welcome Lauren Rosen, Director of the University of Wisconsin Collaborative Language Program and president of the International Association for Language Learning Technology.
With more than 30 years of experience in language education and technology integration, Lauren shares her perspective on how emerging tools, including artificial intelligence, can support language proficiency, multiliteracy, intercultural communication, and student engagement.
Lauren reflects on her early experiences living in Spain, her work as an educator and technology innovator, and how tools have evolved from overhead projectors and early web pages to AI-powered opportunities for personalized speaking practice and real-world communication.
Together, the group explores:
This episode is a must-listen for language educators, instructional coaches, administrators, and anyone interested in the future of language learning, technology, proficiency, and human connection.
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