Raghad Alsaka

Raghad Alsaka

Ph.D. in Education — Curriculum and Instruction, University of Idaho

Talks and presentations

Preservice Teachers’ Prompting Practices and Decision-Making in Using Generative Artificial Intelligence

April 01, 2026

Conference Paper Presentation, American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Instructional Technology SIG 52, Los Angeles, CA

Presented as part of the Instructional Technology Special Interest Group 52 (SIG 52) program at the 2026 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting. This paper was recognized with the Best Paper Award from Instructional Technology SIG 52, AERA.

Kaleela: A User-Centered Approach to Arabic Language Learning Through Digital Innovation

October 04, 2025

Conference Paper Presentation, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV

Presented at the 2025 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Annual Convention. This paper presented the Kaleela project, exploring how user-centered design principles and digital innovation can support Arabic language learning for non-native speakers, with implications for language education technology design.

K-12 Teachers’ Social Media Use for Professional Learning: A Cross-Cultural Comparison Study

October 03, 2025

Conference Paper Presentation, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV

Presented at the 2025 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Annual Convention. This study examined how K-12 teachers across different cultural contexts use social media platforms for professional learning and development, comparing patterns, motivations, and outcomes across settings.

A Systematic Review of the Use of AI in Language Education: A Global Lens

October 02, 2025

Conference Paper Presentation, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV

Presented at the 2025 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Annual Convention. This systematic review synthesized research on the use of artificial intelligence in language education contexts across global settings, examining trends, findings, and implications for instructional practice.

Preservice Teachers and Artificial Intelligence: Unpacking Their Conceptualizations, Use, and Justifications

October 01, 2025

Conference Paper Presentation, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV

Presented at the 2025 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Annual Convention. This paper examined how preservice teachers conceptualize artificial intelligence, the ways they integrate AI tools into their academic and professional practices, and the justifications they provide for their AI use decisions.