April 23-24, 2026 • Fes, Morocco
Rewriting Learning and Teaching
Language, Imagination, and AI in the Classrooms
Join us for a transformative two-day international conference exploring the dynamic intersections among language, imagination, and artificial intelligence in today's learning environments.
1
Day Conference
100+
Expected Attendees
6
Themes
Date
April 23-24, 2026
Location
Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences
Dhar El Mahraz, Fes, Morocco
Organizer
CREDIF Research Laboratory
Contact
About the Conference
The research laboratory CREDIF is pleased to invite researchers, educators, and students to participate in a one-day conference exploring the dynamic and complex intersections among language, imagination, and artificial intelligence (AI) in today's learning environments.
We welcome contributions that investigate, interrogate, and reframe how AI tools, creative pedagogies, and linguistic practices can co-evolve in meaningful, ethical, and human-centered ways across disciplines and educational settings.
Conference Objectives
Reimagine Practices
Reimagine classroom practices through the lenses of imagination and AI integration.
Explore Language
Explore the evolving role of language in AI-enhanced learning contexts.
Foster Creativity
Investigate how creativity and critical thinking can thrive in technologically mediated education.
Reflect Challenges
Reflect on ethical, cultural, and pedagogical challenges of AI in universities.
Suggested Themes & Axes
AI and the reinvention of language learning and teaching
Language, identity, and authorship in the age of generative AI
Creative writing and AI: collaborators or competitors?
Critical media and AI literacy for learners and educators
Narratives of resistance and adaptation in AI-driven education
Designing equitable AI-integrated curricula
Keynote Speakers
Si Mohammed Touhami Ouazzani
Lesley University, USA
Simo is an educator, instructional leader, and researcher based in Massachusetts. Having served in many schools across Massachusetts in various leadership capacities, including teacher, instructional coach, and department chair, Simo is a strong proponent of educator-led initiatives.
Simo is conducting doctoral research on AI integration in education, with particular emphasis on teacher training and capacity-building. His passion lies at the intersection of innovation and collaborative, community-led change to empower educators to meet the unique needs of students, particularly historically marginalized groups.
Yu Jung Han
University of Rochester, USA
Yu Jung Han serves in the Warner School's Center for Learning in the Digital Age (LiDA). Her research centers on the intersection of emerging technologies, interest-driven learning, and second language acquisition.
With years of English teaching experience across her native country of Korea, Japan, and the United States, she has closely observed how English language learners develop meaningful English skills by engaging in activities aligned with their deep, personal interests. Her work explores how formal educational environments can better support interest-driven learning experiences.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline
March 15, 2026
Notification of Acceptance
March 30, 2026
Conference Date
April 23-24, 2026
Publication Options
Authors of accepted papers will have the opportunity to choose one of the following publication formats:
Book Chapter
Selected papers will be published as book chapters in an edited volume by the International TESOL Union (ISBN registered).
Visit TESOL Union →Journal Article
Authors may opt to publish their work as an article in our partner journal.
Visit IJTIE Journal →Submit Your Paper
Please use the application form below to complete your submission. The deadline for abstract submission is March 15, 2026.
Required Information: Title, abstract (250-300 words), author details, and suggested theme
For questions, contact: [email protected]
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Rewriting Learning and Teaching:
Language, Imagination, and AI in the Classrooms
Organizing & Scientific Committee
Faculty Committee
- Dr. Mohammed Moubtassime
- Dr. Latifa Belfakir
- Dr. Najib Bouhout
- Dr. Ghita Taoufiq
- Dr. Badia El Harraki
- Dr. Oussama Moussaoui
- Dr. Tayeb Ghourdou
- Dr. Malika Khandagui
- Dr. Mohammed Bennis
- Dr. Sadik Madani Alaoui
- Dr. Adnane Mrabti
- Dr. Abdel Aziz El Bakkali
- Dr. Khalid El Houssaini
- Dr. Farida Mokhtari
- Dr. Habiba Hafa
- Dr. Mohammed Mettar
- Dr. Abdelgharfour Ben Lahbib
Additional Faculty
- Dr. Asmae Achahbar
- Dr. Mehdia Abarchah
- Dr. Karima Azaimi
- Dr. Khalid Elasri
- Dr. Sanae Mamnoun
- Dr. Ouazzani Touhami Ahmed
- Dr. Manar Dahbi
- Dr. Youssef Boutahar
- Dr. Zakaria Othmane
- Dr. Mohamed Lazrak
Student Coordinators
- Kaoutar Ouhmaida
- Fatima Zahra Ouhmaida
- Boutaina Lahmamsi
- Hiba Rami
- Hamza Chekkour
- Hassan Chekroun
- Hind Berda
- Moncef Jraid
- Lamkhantar Aymane
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