After completing this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify and evaluate educational apps integrated with Generative AI technologies that enhance the learning of the Chinese language.
2. Strategically implement apps to support differentiated learning objectives tailored to students' diverse linguistic capabilities, aligned with the curriculum's core standards.
3. Design and execute communicative activities utilizing apps to facilitate interpretive, presentational, and interactive language practices.
4. Employ technology to organize classroom activities, monitor progress, and assess students' achievements in listening, speaking, reading, and writing competently.

This workshop-style course will equip participants with the skills to effectively integrate innovative apps and Generative AI tools into the Chinese language classroom. The course will cover:

1. Exploration of AI-Enhanced Apps:
Present a curated list of educational apps tailored for teaching and learning Chinese. Participants will discuss the functionality and classroom applications of these apps.
2. Demonstration and Application:
Provide an overview of iOS and Android apps that support the four linguistic skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—as well as cultural understanding, classroom management, and assessment. Demonstrations will show how these apps can be used to motivate and engage students.
3. Design of Learning Activities:
Guide participants in integrating these apps into lesson plans based on actual school curricula. The focus will be on creating immersive and interactive learning experiences that enhance student engagement and understanding.
4. Mobile-Based Classroom Management:
Discuss the necessary skills for implementing a mobile-based learning environment, including conducting activities, assessing student performance, and maintaining digital portfolios.

Session 1: Introduction and App Exploration (3 hours)

1. Introduction to Course Objectives and Generative AI
a. Overview of course goals.
b. Introduction to Generative AI and its potential in education.
2. Exploration of AI-Enhanced Educational Apps
a. Presentation and discussion of a curated list of AI-enhanced apps for enhancing Chinese language skills.
b. Hands-on exploration of apps focusing on listening and speaking skills.
c. Discussion on integrating these apps into the existing curriculum using portable learning devices.
3. Practical Demonstration
a. Demonstration of how to use specific apps in classroom settings to enhance listening and speaking activities.
b. Group activity: Participants design a mini-lesson incorporating these apps.

Session 2: Application and Classroom Management (3 hours)

1. Integration of Apps for Reading and Writing
a. Introduction to apps that support reading and writing skills.
b. Workshop on integrating these apps into classroom lessons, focusing on reading comprehension and writing exercises.
2. Mobile-Based Classroom Management
a. Training on using portable teaching devices to manage and assess student progress.
b. Strategies for maintaining digital portfolios and conducting assessments.
3. Collaborative Lesson Planning
a. Participants use their new knowledge to plan a comprehensive lesson that incorporates apps for all four language skills.
b. Peer review session where participants critique and improve each other's lesson plans.
3. Course Wrap-Up and Evaluation
a. Review of key takeaways from the course.
b. Feedback session to evaluate the effectiveness of the training and gather suggestions for improvement.