Maria Elena Corbeil (Dr.)
Uni. of Texas Rio Grande Valley
USA
Dr. Maria Elena Corbeil, Professor of Educational Technology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, has 20+ years of experience in online teaching and faculty mentoring. Her research explores microlearning, MOOCs, and digital pedagogy. She is an award-winning educator, author, and presenter, currently studying the impact of Gen AI on student learning and communication.
🟨 AI-DEBATE 1: Should We Rethink English Learning in the Age of AI?
26/07/2025 16:00 UTC
If AI can translate flawlessly and write across languages, do learners still need to study English? This session questions the very foundations of language education, inviting perspectives on identity, communication, and the shifting global role of English. Is English learning still a must—or is it evolving into something more meaningful than grammar and fluency?
Prompt:
If AI can translate and write fluently in any language, why should students still learn English?
Moderator: Mohamed Nabil