In an era of AI and automation all over our activity, is homework still relevant? This session aims to examine the issue of homework by discussing its function and its feasibility. Mention will be made of easy steps in which to flip the classroom and of how homework can be checked creatively.
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I wish you a peaceful Christmas and a New Year filled with creative classroom ideas, motivated students, and personal joy.
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International School Honoré-de-Balzac, Paris
Theme: One Language, Many Voices
Children are in crisis, teachers – burnt out, and the system is failing. We need some means to cope with it all. In my postgraduate course at SWPS I found something that will work 100% in a classroom. These are findings of positive psychology, which will be (already are) another big thing for years to come. In my talk, I will present ready-made solutions to improve your working environment.
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Discover how using artificial intelligence in a responsible way can support you in preparing classroom materials, planning lessons, and handling various organisational tasks. We will cover in detail the capabilities of: Suno: a song generator – we will show you the advanced features of metatags, Gemini integration with Google Workspace, Veo3 and HailuoAI: text-to-video generators – craft effective prompts and 30-second limits, and Deep Research. Don’t miss out on concrete examples of how each tool can be used, showcasing their potential in an English teacher’s work and how to use AI responsibly and safely.
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Workplace skills are not just influencing ELT – they are redefining it! Employability skills such as communication, teamwork, critical thinking and adaptability are essential for graduates to succeed in the world of work. English proficiency is a key employability requirement, yet many EFL graduates lack these skills. To bridge the gap between academic learning and job readiness, English language curricula must evolve from traditional content delivery to skill-based, real-world applications.
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5th Online Conference International TESOL Associations
28-29 November – programme & registration
Today’s classrooms are full of diverse learners, and teaching approaches need to reflect that variety. This hands-on workshop explores practical digital tools that support a multimodal approach to teaching and learning. You’ll try out tools like Microsoft Teams Speaker Coach and Reading Coach and see how TurboScribe and ChatGPT can work together to create engaging listening activities. Whether you’re looking to spark new ideas, save time, or connect with students in more meaningful ways, these tools can help make your teaching easier and more enjoyable. Bring your curiosity and leave with real strategies you can start using tomorrow.
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Our learners have unquestionably changed radically in recent years. But what about learning as such?! What is it that we know from current science about how learning actually happens? What does it imply for how learning should be advanced in modern course materials, and in our language classrooms? Above all, what does it all mean for you as a teacher, and those new learners of yours? Come along and find out about a major boost that our understanding of learning has seen in recent years, thanks to fascinating discoveries, in cognitive science and related fields.
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This talk confronts the enthusiasm surrounding AI in education. Despite sweeping claims that AI would revolutionize teaching and learning, empirical evidence paints a more sobering picture. Drawing on recent studies and classroom-level outcomes, this talk argues that the AI Ed-tech boom has largely failed to deliver on its promises. Adaptive learning platforms, automated grading tools, and generative tutoring systems are inconsistent. Rather than transforming pedagogy, AI has frequently served as a marketing tool for profit-driven Ed-tech companies, diverting resources from proven, human-centered approaches. As the AI hype recedes, it’s time to reflect, recalibrate, and reclaim education from speculative technologies.
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