Flagship Forward
Flagship Forward is a Tech Center program that explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can support instruction aimed at developing professional-level language proficiency in Language Flagship programs. Through a series of panels and presentations, educators will engage with experts and peers to examine the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into language learning and teaching.
Upcoming Events
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Past Events
Continuing the Exploration of AI in Flagship Contexts
12/08/25
Dr. Attia Youseif &
Dianne Juhn
The third event in the Flagship Forward series continues the exploration of innovative ways to integrate AI into world language education with a focus on developing professional-level proficiency:
Using AI to scaffold materials for capstone preparation (by Dianne Juhn, UHM Korean Flagship)
Creating interactive AI-powered learning spaces (by Attia Youseif, IU Arabic Flagship)
Chatbot Use Cases
11/05/25
Dr. Yao Tu,
Dr. Rebecca Cravens, &
Dr. Olga A. Thomason
The second event in the Flagship Forward series continues the exploration of how generative AI can support professional language proficiency in Language Flagship programs. Building on the first session’s introduction to creating custom chatbots, this presentation highlights three concrete use cases demonstrating how chatbots are being implemented across Flagship programs to enhance language learning.
Designing Custom AI Chatbots
10/01/25
Dr. Rachel Mamiya Hernandez &
Dr. Richard Medina
The first Flagship Forward session explores how to create custom AI chatbots using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for language learning—no coding required. We cover tools, design tips, and real-world examples to show how RAG can make chatbots more accurate, context-aware, and tailored to students’ professional language needs.