BC TEAL 2026 Annual Conference

This session adult language educators will be introduced to a GenAI tool and the Government of Canada's advice on careful adoption, usage or rejection of new GenAI technologies.  Participants will walk participants through an example of story book generation Google Gemini’s storybook feature. Although the results are initially impressive, educators need to look more closely when using GenAI tools. When we are considering GenAI offerings, we should not just focusing on tool mastery. In this session, we will examine a generated story to apply the Government of Canada's FASTER principles (Fair, Accountable, Secure, Transparent, Educated, Relevant). Instructors examine cultural representation, data privacy, transparency with learners, pedagogical value and instructional fit. The session models how teachers can critically assess AI generated materials while maintaining professional judgment and learner-centered decision-making. Participants leave with a practical framework for evaluating  GenAI tools.