2025
Nik Peachey | Prompting for AI-Mediated Autonomous Teacher Development
June 26 (Thu) 2025 | 5-6 pm CET
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Abstract:
With the increased use of generative AI to do many of the tasks we have long associated with teaching and learning, there is a genuine concern that rather than supporting and developing learning and understanding AI may be used in a way which is negating the need for it. In this session Nik will look at an alternative method of prompting and how it can lead to deeper cognitive engagements and better metacognitive understanding.
Nik will demonstrate and share a number of prompts that are specific to teacher development that participants can try out and evaluate for themselves.
Bio:
Nik Peachey is an accomplished educator, author, and learning technology consultant renowned for his expertise in integrating technology into education. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Nik has become a prominent figure in the realm of digital learning and teacher professional development.
Having taught in various educational settings across the globe, Nik possesses a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by teachers and learners in the digital age. His passion for exploring innovative approaches to enhance teaching and learning has driven him to share his knowledge through numerous publications, workshops, and presentations.
Nik’s work has been recognised internationally, and he has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to the field of education in including two British Council Innovations Awards. He continues to inspire and support educators by sharing his expertise, exploring emerging trends in education technology, and advocating for the transformative power of technology in teaching and learning.
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Russell Stannard | Key AI Technologies that are impacting Language Education
March 26 (Wed) 2025 | 5-6 pm CET
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Asbtract:
In this highly practical talk, Russell will demonstrate some of the key AI tools that teachers in primary and secondary language education are using. The focus will be on free tools that can save teachers time and make lessons more engaging and student centred. Russell frequently reviews and evaluates a huge number of AI tools, often advising software companies in the development of their products for the language market. If you are looking for practical ideas that you can immediately bring to your teaching and learning then this is the talk for you.
Bio:
Russell Stannard is a multi award-winning Educational Technologist and founder of www.teachertrainingvideos.com. He has more than 80,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel. He received awards from the British Council ELTONS, the Times Higher and the University of Westminster for his work in the use of ICT in education. He trains language educators in the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning. His focus is on the use of technology outside of the classroom to extend learning options for students but he has also worked on the development of blended learning delivery and more recently AI. He has presented in more than 50 countries.
Rob Williams | Decolonising the Curriculum – what does this mean for language teaching?
March 7 (Fri) 2025 | 5-6 pm CET
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Asbtract:
In many institutions in the English-speaking world from the British Council to universities and schools, there has been a growing emphasis on ‘decolonising the curriculum’. But what does this mean? Are we already doing this in our schools or is there more we can do? This talk looks at how the choices of texts, of pictures and of sample sentence models can reinforce a cultural hierarchy and cultural stereotypes. It asks questions about how we can increase the range of voices and perspectives that we expose our students to. Can we enable them to be international and intercultural communicators using English and not just people who are prepared for communication in specific target countries such as the UK or US. In decolonising our input can we also enhance students’ intercultural competence as well as their language ability? Is there a trade off between providing a wider range of input sources and diluting a standardised form of language that an early learner will need?
This webinar raises these questions within the context of English and asks if they are applicable to other world languages or to the teaching of refugees and migrants.
Bio:
Rob Williams is a Principal Lecturer at the University of Westminster in London, where he is course leader for the MA International Communication, Liaison and Advocacy as well as teaching intercultural communication on the MA TESOL. He also leads undergraduate modules on intercultural communication, language in the public space, professionalising international communication, mediation and two course on teaching and education. His interests revolve around communication in its many guises.
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Alan Maley | Using Wisdom Stories and related inputs for Continuing Professional Development.
January 23 (Thu) 2025 | 5-6 pm CET
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Outline:
Alan Maley will present a number of ways to engage teachers in in-depth discussion as part of their continuing professional development. This will include using Wisdom Stories, poems, quotations, anecdotes from experienced teachers and episodes from non-specialist books about being a teacher.
Bio:
Alan Maley has been involved with ELT for over 60 years. He has lived and worked in 10 countries worldwide, including China, India, Ghana, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand, as well as in Yugoslavia, France and Italy. He has published over 60 books and numerous articles. He is a past President of IATEFL (1988-92). Now retired, he currently runs an international creative writing group: Worlds into Words.
