Google Notebook LM: Artificial intelligence to manage plurilingual learning through the Lean-Kaizen process

María Soledad Villarrubia Zúñiga; Paula González García; Bruno Schmauß

Authors

María Soledad Villarrubia Zúñiga University of Alicante, Spain (Corresponding author)
Paula González García University of the West Indies, Cavehill, Barbados
Bruno Schmauß KaVo Dental GmbH

Keywords:

Lean-Kaizen Process,, Artificial intelligence (AI), plurilingualism learning environment, language, Notebook LM Google

Abstract

In a previous study, which will be published in the coming months, intercultural competence was analysed through Microsoft Teams, taking into account the Lean-Kaizen Method, usually applied to industry, services, and the business sector: Microsoft Teams: Artificial Intelligence to manage intercultural learning through the 'Lean-Kaizen' process. In this case, as part of the same project on Educational Artificial Intelligence, this study focuses on language acquisition in multilingual environments through Google Notebook LM of AI. The main objective of this research is to improve the acquisition of languages and cultures, thereby supporting the holistic development and identity construction of learners. This work analyses and reflects on how this resource can optimise the learning of languages in multilingual environments by providing tools to organise learning materials, generate summaries, compare different languages and idioms, and facilitate linguistic and cultural reflection, thereby improving the student’s language skills and competencies. Again, the applied IAE innovatively incorporates the Lean-Kaizen method to achieve greater efficiency and adaptability to the real needs of the students.

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Author Biography

María Soledad Villarrubia Zúñiga, University of Alicante, Spain (Corresponding author)

Profesora contratada doctor en la Facultad de Educación, Dpto. de Innovación y Formación Didáctica, docencia en el Grado de Educación Primaria, Infantil y Máster de Investigación de la Universidad de Alicante. Miembro del PAT-EDU y colaboradora del Vicedecanato de Calidad de Educación.

En el pasado, trabajé ocho años como profesora ELE y coordinadora académica en el Instituto Cervantes de Leeds y la Universidad de Leeds. Anteriormente fui docente y coordinadora en los cursos Internacionales de la Universidad de Alcalá (Madrid).

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