On November 6, 2023, in cooperation with the Ukraine Task Force initiative of the University of Florida (FSU, USA), a webinar on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) "How to teach using GPT Chat" was held. Dr. Angel Rios, who was the keynote speaker for the webinar, has a BA in French, an MA in Multicultural/Multilingual Education with a specialization in TESOL, and a PhD in Foreign and Second Language Teaching. In 2008, Angel was nominated for the Governor's Excellence in Education Award and in 2009 he received the Teacher Promise Award from the state of Florida. The webinar was also attended by Dr. Stephen McDowell - Deputy Vice-Chancellor for International Affairs of the University of Florida, Dr. Patrick Kennel - Head of the Center for Intensive English Language Learning, Dr. Svitlana Yaroshynski, a member of the Ukraine Task Force initiative and co-executor of the project "Intercultural Communication: The Sphere of Communication and Understanding Cultural Diversity" ” together with GIIIM and FSU, Elaine Howard, coordinator of the Ukraine Task Force initiative, interested colleagues from various faculties of the University of Florida.

The topical topic of the webinar aroused the lively interest of the teachers of the GIIIM and started a discussion. The participants came to the conclusion that artificial intelligence is not a threat, but an opportunity, and it should be usefully applied in professional teaching activities. The parties agreed to further study the practical experience of using AI, to familiarize themselves with scientific publications on this topic, to teach applicants to use AI in such a way as to stimulate the development of knowledge and skills.

According to the results of the study of this topic, a scientific and methodical seminar is planned in January 2024 at the GIIIM, which will become the basis for organizing the next meeting with colleagues from the University of Florida.

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