1. Use Case Title:

Enhancing Vocabulary Memorization through AI-Generated Visual Associations

2. Description (50 words):

Language learners often struggle to remember new vocabulary, especially when they cannot relate it to their native language. Following the principles of the Science of Learning (Kosslyn, 2017), we created a solution that combines free, accessible technology (Chat GPT and Canva AI) to create visual memory aids, making learning more efficient and engaging.

3. Tutorial for Use and Best Practices:

  1. Create a new chat with Chat GPT.

  2. Send it the following prompt:

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    Do the following:

    1. First, ONLY ask for the target word and the language.
    2. Then break the word down into existing simple common English nouns with similar phonetic shapes (pronunciation), which, when read together, sound like the target word.
    3. Create a prompt of less than 35 words for an image-generative AI, that will engage the reader to remember these English phonetic words and the original language word. Make sure that you feature the target word on the picture.

    Examples: Input: Spanish - coche Output: English words that have the same sound as “co” is “coal” and as “che” is “chase.” Prompt for AI image generator: "a coal mine with a deep, dark tunnel (representing 'coal'), a high-speed car chase scene with bright headlights (representing 'chase'), and seamlessly blend these elements to create an image that vividly represents the Spanish word 'coche,' which means 'car.'"

    Input: Spanish - zapatos Output: English words that have the same sound as "za" is "sand", and "pa" is "paw" and "tos" is "toes." Prompt for AI image generator: "an image that combines the following elements: a paw print in the sand next to some toes. and seamlessly blend these elements to create an image that vividly represents the Spanish word 'zapatos,' which means 'shoes."

    Begin by only asking for the language and target word

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    <aside> <img src="/icons/robot_green.svg" alt="/icons/robot_green.svg" width="40px" /> Chat GPT

    Sure, I can help you with that. Please provide the target word and the language it originates from.

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  3. Enter your target word and the language it is in.

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    Spanish - noche

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    English words that have the same sound as "no" are "snow," and as "che" is "chase."

    Prompt for AI image generator: "An image that combines a serene snowy landscape (representing 'snow') and a thrilling car chase scene with bright headlights (representing 'chase'). Seamlessly blend these elements to create an image that vividly represents the Spanish word 'noche,' which means 'night.'"

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  4. Regenerate if necessary. Once satisfied with the output, copy the generated prompt (the one highlighted in orange above).

  5. Go to Canva’s AI Image Generator and input the prompt.

  6. Choose the best image.

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  7. Save it and practice with it to easily remember the word.

More examples with different languages

Example 1 (Romanian)

Example 2 (Chinese)

4. Impact on Learning: #evidencebased

Analyze the educational implications of the Use Case.

What specific aspect of your learning does this AI Use Case affect?

This AI Use Case enhances students' memory of new foreign vocabulary. Memory plays a pivotal role in retaining knowledge for later use. In particular, the AI Use case enhances structural memory, which allows individuals to speak a language like native speakers - they don’t translate before speaking, the words come naturally.