Professional Development Journal of Matthew Rozynski

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Monday, March 31, 2025

Presentation: Reflection on AI Chatbots within an Integrated Speaking Curriculum

Blurb: In this Community of Practice session, Matthew and Nemira will guide a practical, honest conversation about integrating AI chatbots into classroom teaching.

Designed for teachers new to using AI in lessons for speaking activities and to aid diagnostics, the session explores real challenges faced in a new FS Standard / UEEC 10 curriculum, from managing technology to assessing speaking during a chatbot-driven diagnostic. You’ll hear from those who’ve just navigated it, learn what worked (and what didn’t), and walk away with practical tips and reassurance.

This is a space to ask questions, share concerns, and build confidence together. Come along for a real talk, shared insights, and collaborative support.

My own studies to support presentation claims: Teachers of International Students in Sydney In-Class AI Perception (Rozynski, 2025)

Snippets of CoP structure notes

Samples of CoP Slides

Team Chat Group: 'AI Support Line'

Feedback

"Hi Namira / Matthew,

I found today's presentation very valuable. I feel far more confident having seen your presentation.

The tips are excellent.

This presentation has prepared me for what lies ahead.

Thank you both for the insightful and engaging session. I found it incredibly helpful, especially as I have been incorporating Al in my classroom, though not specifically with Al Chatbots and Integrated Speaking activities.

The opportunity to work in small groups during the practical component was particularly valuable. Using prompts in that context helped clarify how Al can effectively support speaking activities and aid in diagnostic assessments. I've learned so much from the presentation and the practical strategies shared, and I'm excited to explore this topic further and implement these ideas with my students.

Many thanks also to Amelia for organising such a relevant and well-structured workshop.

Kind regards,

Hi Matthew and Nemira,

Thank you for the materials you have sent.

It was a fantastic Al CoP session yesterday- can't wait to use this teaching strategy in class!

Could you please send me the link to the recording of the Cop

Meeting?

Thanks,

Thanks again for the session! I was just wanting to do a practice of the activity again - my group had tech trouble and we didn't get very far. I want to see whether my ageing Samsung can cope!

Thank you both.. Really appreciated!

Hi Nemira and Mathew, (and attendees ;-)

No no no no no...thank YOU! ;-)

It was a great session. Very illuminating!

Thank you, Matthew and Nemira!

It was a fascinating experience. I feel like I know a lot more of what's ahead and understand how to better approach it.

Much appreciated.

Good morning,

Is it possible to get a recorded session?

Thank you

Thank you, Matthew, Matthew and Nemira.

Regards,

Hi Nemira, can you please add me. Also is there a recording?

Well done!

Very interesting.

I managed to write my first three major essays (for M EdLead) on Al Leadership and handed them in only a couple of weeks ago and it seems the college has progressed even further in that short amount of time!

Thank you so much!

Kind regards,

Thanks for your reply Matthew.

It was such a good session for anxious newbies such as myself so I really wanted to review the "in-class" experience - especially as regards the executing of the activities.

I've viewed your resources - and also dipped into the UNSW stuff.

Thanks for everything

Hi Matthew,

Thanks again both of you, for yesterday's marvellous session.

on here - I was one of the "on-line" attendees."

Feedback 1st Feb. 2024

I only have good things to say about you and the classes. I know sometimes I wasn't the best student but I think the work routine and the travelled lenghts between work, school, home, can get in the way of one's conditions of being able to focus or be 100% present in the moment. I really enjoyed the classes and our conversations. I wish you all the best and hope to see you around before I leave. Also, I will be waiting for your next visit to South America to show you around. Don't forget to come to Rio Grande do Sul to drink maté and meet the locals there, just like me. You'll love it. All the best, Mateo. It has been a pleasure. Henrique (Advanced)