In this section, you will find a number of publications, webinar recordings, conference presentations and interviews, as well as video tips which have been written to help you develop your skills and knowledge as a teacher in the professional practice Using digital technologies. From advice on how to teach primary-aged students to supporting adult learners in the EFL classroom, the content you will find here is practical, insightful and full of ideas to support your teaching and planning for all kinds of learners.

Overcoming the challenges of online teaching

Teaching should be full of ideas instead of stuffed with facts.

The debate has been raging for some time now about the efficacy of online teaching over classroom teaching. With lockdown and COVID – 19, we now have the unique opportunity to experience online teaching. Every step poses challenges and we as teachers are definitely overcoming them.

Challenges of online teaching

As many of us make the enforced move to the unfamiliar world of online teaching, there are obviously going to be some major challenges to how we deliver our lessons remotely. What are some of the key challenges you have faced, and how have you overcome them?

Corona, Corona

Do you remember the movie Corrina, Corrina? Well, my first blog (ever!) isn't about a song or a movie, unfortunately. I do, however, hope, you will find it interesting :) I invite you to read the entry to find out if the current situation is similar to yours - please, share your thoughts and feeling about this Corona schooling in the comments; I'm looking forward to reading them.

mLearning: From theory to practice

In this seminar, Gavin Dudeney gives a short history of the use of technology in education, followed by how the use of mobile devices, such as smart phones and tablets, can be used for English language learning.

Research and insight

Browse fascinating case studies, research papers, publications and books by researchers and ELT experts from around the world.

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