Blending Gagné’s Model with EdTech in a Digital EFL Writing Lesson
In this post, I’ll walk you through how I designed a writing lesson for B1 level learners, using Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction as a guiding framework. Each stage of the lesson integrates a free EdTech tool to create an engaging, learner-centred experience.
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Transitioning from ELT: Utilise Your Teaching Background
Discover exciting career opportunities for former ELT professionals. Utilise your teaching background in roles like curriculum development, content writing, corporate training, and more. Embrace new paths with confidence!
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Addressing Taboo Topics in ELT: the PARSNIP
What are the taboo topics in an ELT classroom? How can we create an environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive? In this post, I’m talking about the PARSNIP approach, which offers a useful framework for navigating sensitive subjects.
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Team Teaching in an ESL Classroom
Today I would like to share a personal experience with team teaching from when I was teaching in a university prep program in Istanbul, Turkey. Although it has been almost six years since this experience, I haven’t seen many examples of it among prep programs since then, so I decided to write this post to…
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Bloom’s Taxonomy in ELT & Instructional Design
Bloom’s Taxonomy, a framework for learning objectives, helps English teachers plan lessons and eLearning course designers create effective objectives.
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Six Myths in English Language Teaching
English language teaching myths debunked: CLT isn’t always best, TTT can be valuable, drilling isn’t effective, and more. Flexibility is key.
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An ESL Teacher’s Guide to Instructional Design
Teaching can lead to burnout, but transitioning to instructional design offers a new path. ESL teachers possess transferable skills and can explore e-learning through online courses.
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From Teacher to Instructional Designer?
Are you considering a career transition as a language teacher? Interested in creating and designing learning materials? Do you feel confident using technology in your teaching? If so, you may be in the right place.
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Exciting News from Duolingo and Khan Academy
Published date: 20.03.2023 Have you heard the latest news from Duolingo and Khan Academy? They’re teaming up with GPT-4, the newest version of OpenAI’s language model, to transform the way we learn online. First up, we have Duolingo, the popular language-learning app that has helped millions of people around the world pick up a new…
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