Sal Khan on How AI Could Save (Not Destroy) Education [TED]

Sal Khan, the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, thinks artificial intelligence could spark the greatest positive transformation education has ever seen. He shares the opportunities he sees for students and educators to collaborate with AI tools — including the potential of a personal AI tutor for every student and an AI teaching assistant for… Continue reading Sal Khan on How AI Could Save (Not Destroy) Education [TED]

Herbert Puchta’s 5 things to know about developing thinking skills in ELT [Video]

In this webinar Herbert Puchta looked at the latest research from the new science of learning, into how children learn and what teachers can do to facilitate their students’ learning journey. He then discussed life skills and why it is a good idea to develop them in young learners from the outset. Practical ideas throughout… Continue reading Herbert Puchta’s 5 things to know about developing thinking skills in ELT [Video]

60-Second Strategy: Role Reading [Video]

Watch Edutopia video ’60-Second Strategy: Role Reading’ to explore reading development strategies. In Fatima Belouahi’s classroom in Copenhagen, Denmark, she uses a popular small group activity called role reading to help scaffold her ninth graders’ comprehension of challenging texts. Students are placed in groups of three, then assigned a task to do as they work… Continue reading 60-Second Strategy: Role Reading [Video]

Stories in the classroom [Webinar]

British Council is hosting a webinar ‘Stories in the classroom’ on April 24, 2024. This event on Wednesday April 24, 2024 will feature three webinars with specialists from around the world. All webinars help English teachers think about how stories can be used in the English language classroom. The event will also feature a panel… Continue reading Stories in the classroom [Webinar]

Five ways a CELTA qualification will further your career

Read this Cambridge English Blog on CELTA qualifications. Here are five reasons why we recommend taking an official Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) qualification from Cambridge. 1. Employment opportunities Finding the right English language teaching jobs can be difficult, whether or not you have professional experience. The right qualification can give you… Continue reading Five ways a CELTA qualification will further your career

The Big Debate: AI and inclusivity?

The OUP ELT team has published an article on AI and inclusivity. Can AI make language learning more personalised and inclusive for all learners? There are many claims for what AI can do for language learning. But do they stand up to scrutiny? One claim for AI is that it can adapt the learning to… Continue reading The Big Debate: AI and inclusivity?

Five Effective Ways to Use Pictures for Teaching Vocabulary

Integrating pictures into vocabulary lessons is a powerful method to enhance language acquisition. Visual aids captivate learners, making the educational experience more engaging and memorable. Here are five effective ways to leverage the power of pictures in teaching vocabulary: Conclusion: Incorporating pictures into vocabulary instruction transforms learning into a vibrant and immersive experience. By employing… Continue reading Five Effective Ways to Use Pictures for Teaching Vocabulary