Tatiana Gómez-Ramírez has over 20 years of experience in English language education. She has served as Academic Lead for national programs run by Colombia's Ministry of Education, supporting thousands of public school educators and learners. Founder of ELT Think Tank, she collaborates with institutions such as Oxford University Press and Universidad Católica de Oriente, leading teacher training and instructional design. She is also an active researcher with the Literacies in Second Languages Project (LSLP), where she explores AI literacies, gamification, and microwriting with a strong focus on innovation, digital transformation, and bilingual education.

 

 

As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in global education systems, educators face a defining question: Will we let AI shape classrooms by default, or will we lead its integration with ethical awareness and inclusive purpose? This plenary invites educators, leaders, and policymakers to pause the automation narrative and reclaim the human core of teaching and learning in the age of AI.

 

This is a story-driven, immersive session that traces the journey of learners navigating AI-enhanced classrooms—where opportunities and inequities often coexist. Participants will confront real questions about bias, accessibility, and representation through compelling narratives and classroom realities. Drawing on global research and educational practice, we explore three essential pillars for human-centered AI integration: ethics, inclusion, and pedagogical purpose.

 

Rather than portraying teachers as passive users of tech, this session reframes educators as architects of AI-informed practices. With practical examples, we demonstrate how AI can amplify—not replace—teachers’ professional judgment by helping them adapt rubrics, co-create with learners, and deliver timely, personalized feedback grounded in care and context.

 

This is not a rejection of AI—it’s an invitation to reclaim agency within it. Participants will leave with a vision of AI as a tool for transformation, not just efficiency. A vision where innovation supports relationships, equity, and learning that matters.