Helping students, educators, and professionals communicate clearly in the age of generative AI
Chris Leslie is an international educator, researcher, and speaker helping students, educators, and professionals communicate more effectively in the age of generative AI. His work connects AI literacy, global English, STEM communication, digital culture, and the social dimensions of technology.
What I’m Working On
AI Literacy & Teaching: Workshops and writing on ethical, equitable, and effective uses of generative AI in education.
English for STEM and Professional Communication: Programs helping students and professionals explain ideas, collaborate internationally, and use English with confidence.
Technology, Culture & Society: Research and public writing on digital culture, global English, computing history, and technological imagination.
Workshops & Speaking
Teacher training · English camps · Research seminars · Keynote talks · Online courses
Chris offers workshops, lectures, and consultation for universities, schools, and professional organizations on AI literacy, English communication, STEM communication, academic writing, and technology in society.
Featured Posts
Learning beyond AI: Ethical, Equitable, and Effective Practice
A reflection on responding to generative AI with ethical practice, equity, and meaningful learning.
Thinking about Thinking: Shifting the Conversation about Generative AI
Moving away from shortcuts and cheating to critical thinking and metacognitive learning.
English Camp for STEM Students
Connecting English communication, STEAM learning, and generative AI for science-track secondary students.
Using AI without Letting AI Use You
Prompt design for researchers, teachers, and postgraduate students who want to use AI tools critically rather than passively.
Selected Publications
Denaturalizing the Hegemony of Internet English with the History of Telegraphy
English’s dominance in digital communication was not inevitable; it was shaped by technical systems and policy choices.
Looking Back on Predictions of Global English
Past predictions about English and the Internet show why technology does not determine language, culture, or global communication in simple ways.
As We Could Have Thought
The history of the Memex shows how visions of future technology conflict with real-world commerce and ideologies.