Beyond Correction: An AI Chatbot for Feedback Literacy in Academic Writing
Summary
The event is co-organized by Communication Intensive Courses (CiC) and Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC) to explore the use of an AI chatbot to develop student feedback literacy.
Join the Event
Date: 22nd Apr 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm (HKT)
Venue: Learning Lab (RRS321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus)
Contact: cics@hku.hk
Abstract
This presentation demonstrates a prototype AI chatbot that enhances feedback literacy for academic writing, specifically literature review assignments. Using dynamic assessment and graduated prompting, the chatbot guides students to improve synthesis, criticality, and authorial voice through scaffolded reflection (e.g., “How does this source connect to your argument?”). Grounded in sociocultural theory, feedback literacy, and genre-based pedagogy, it fosters self-regulated revision rather than direct corrections. The live demo shows adaptive interactions that build metacognition and disciplinary writing skills. Attendees will explore implications for AI in writing instruction, academic integrity, and scalable feedback support.
About the Speakers
Dr. Michelle Raquel is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Applied English Studies. She possesses over two decades of higher education experience and directs HKU’s Communication-intensive Courses initiative. Her distinguished research in language assessment and acquisition explores innovative pedagogies and diagnostic assessment, notably including co-editing Routledge’s Quantitative Methods for Language Assessment.
Mr. Nicholas Mo is an Assistant Lecturer at the Centre for Applied English Studies. He specializes in communication and digital literacy and pioneers innovative pedagogies involving GenAI, podcasting, and digital storytelling. His academic focus centers on advancing educators’ digital competencies to cultivate future-ready students.
Dr. Juan Castillo is a Lecturer at the Centre for Applied English Studies. He brings 14 years of expertise in academic literacy instruction at HKU. Alongside supervising MATESOL research and advancing the Communication-intensive Courses initiative, his current scholarship investigates students’ critical evaluation of GenAI-generated content.
About the Discussant
Prof. David Carless works at the Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong. He is one of the pioneers of feedback literacy research and is listed as a top 0.1% cited researcher in the Stanford top 2% list for social sciences.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at cics@hku.hk
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