The End of an Error: Bye-bye AI? – a webinar by Rob Howard
Dear Colleagues,
IATEFL Poland and Rob Howard, former IATEFL Poland President, Owner of Business Language Training Institute, past Joint Coordinator of the IATEFL BESIG,
have the pleasure to invite you to the webinar:
“The End of an Error: Bye-bye AI?”
which will take place on Wednesday, 12th of November 2025, from 20.30 to 21.30 CET.
Summary:
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.
During the webinar all participants will be provided with a certificate of participation, which they will be able to download.
IATEFL Poland members have priority of registration for this webinar.
Do not delay. The number of participants is limited.
Professional profile
Rob Howard
former IATEFL Poland President, Owner of Business Language Training Institute, past Joint Coordinator of the IATEFL BESIG
Bio
Rob is the Vice President of IATEFL Poland, a former President, and a former IATEFL BESIG Joint Coordinator. He i salso Online Language Center and Business Language Training Institute owner, EdYOUfest Academic Team member, Gallery Teachers Masterclass presenter, and EFLtalks founder. He is an international speaker, teacher, trainer, and author on Business English, Teacher Development, Entrepreneurship, teaching online and technology.
Welcome!
On behalf of IATEFL Poland
Webinar organisers:
| Anna Rogalewicz-Gałucka Chief Administrative Officer office@iatefl.org.pl | Lucyna Wilinkiewicz-Górniak Kraków Region Representative Webinars’ Coordinator lucyna.wilinkiewicz@gmail.com |
