Category: ELTWeekly Volume 15

Three Keys to Unlocking the English Language Proficiency Standards [Video]

Here is a video ‘Three Keys to Unlocking the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)’ from English with Cambridge. This session will equip you with strategies to deal with challenges, explore ways to incorporate more engagement through evidence-based practices, and learn techniques to build your students’ content area expertise. Our experienced presenters, Patsy Egan and Betsy… Continue reading Three Keys to Unlocking the English Language Proficiency Standards [Video]

Artificial Intelligence in EFL Classrooms: Friend or Foe? [Research]

Here is an interesting research paper titled “Artificial Intelligence in EFL Classrooms: Friend or Foe?”. The disruptive impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are currently affecting various aspects of society, including education. Despite some doubts and fears, many studies suggest that AI could offer advantages to education, and AI-based applications have been developed for teaching and… Continue reading Artificial Intelligence in EFL Classrooms: Friend or Foe? [Research]

Bringing Interval Instruction to Your Classroom

Read the latest EduTopia article on ‘Bringing Interval Instruction to Your Classroom’. Michael McDowell says, “When we head to the gym, some of us spend the majority of our time engaging in aerobic activities, and some of us spend most of our time lifting weights. Others mix and match, engaging in a series of workouts… Continue reading Bringing Interval Instruction to Your Classroom

24 Tools for 2024! [Podcast]

Listen to the latest DIESOL podcast episode ’24 TOOLS FOR 2024!’ featuring Brent Warner and Ixchell Reyes. In this episode, Brent and Ixchell dive into 24 tools to explore: lesson planning, time-savers, AI-infused search engines, angent builders, and more! 24 Tools for 2024!

Helping Advanced Students Overcome The Language Learning Plateau

Read latest OUP article ‘Helping Advanced Students Overcome The Language Learning Plateau. When it comes to learning a language, the journey is as important as the destination. This is particularly true for advanced learners who often encounter a ‘language learning plateau’. At this stage, progress seems to slow down or even stall, leading to frustration… Continue reading Helping Advanced Students Overcome The Language Learning Plateau

Inclusive Access in Higher Education: Unlocking Student Success

Pearson expert Hilary Duplantis has published an article ‘Inclusive Access in Higher Education: Unlocking Student Success’. She says, “Inclusive Access (IA) provides students with a more cost-efficient, success-driven option for obtaining their digital courseware. This program incorporates the cost of their materials directly into their tuition, eliminating the rush to find the funds and correct… Continue reading Inclusive Access in Higher Education: Unlocking Student Success

Design-thinking: A tool for both business and classroom engagement, May 2 [Webinar]

Pearson is hosting a webinar ‘Design-thinking: A tool for both business and classroom engagement’ on May 2, 2024. A structured approach to innovation and problem-solving, design-thinking focuses on the end-user through an iterative innovation process. Join co-author of Management, 16e, Lori Long, as she explores the methodology and its application in management practices, as well as… Continue reading Design-thinking: A tool for both business and classroom engagement, May 2 [Webinar]

ELTWeekly Volume 15, Issue 2 | April 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of ELTWeekly, Volume 15, Issue 2, April 2024! In this month’s issue, we delve into the dynamic landscape of English Language Teaching (ELT), exploring innovative methodologies, insightful research, and practical classroom strategies to enhance both teaching and learning experiences. Join us as we navigate through a diverse array of topics,… Continue reading ELTWeekly Volume 15, Issue 2 | April 2024

AI-Powered Education, Webinar on May 16

Pearson is hosting a webinar on ‘AI-Powered Education: A look at how Pearson is innovating with AI-powered tools’ on May 16, 2024. Join Pearson’s AI product team members, Chris Hess and Emily Ockay as we take a deeper dive into the new AI-powered study tools for MyLab, Mastering, and eTextbook. Joined by faculty advisor, Michelle… Continue reading AI-Powered Education, Webinar on May 16