Kat Robb

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Kat Robb has been involved in ELT since 1995, and during this time she has spoken at conferences, authored, taught, and trained teachers globally. Her passion lies within educational technology, which has seen her move increasingly in the direction of authoring digital teachin and learning solutions, including AI and autonomous systems. She can be contacted at: trinarobb@hotmail.com

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Artificial intelligence: just how intelligent is it?

2024-03-18

Kat Robb argues that the sharing of skills and knowledge is best done by a teacher rather than one relying on artificial intelligence.

It works in practice: Wellness and language resolutions

2024-02-05

An activity for planning study targets

Grammaring with a dash of vocabulary

2023-11-22

The article looks at ways of developing good written and spoken language which will be of use to the learners.

It’s good to find the time

2023-09-14

The article looks at peer observation, reflection and action research as ways of getting PD within a busy teaching schedule.

Critical thinking and criticality in EAP writing

2023-07-11

The article suggests raising learners’ awareness of the importance of assessing evidence and evaluating ideas before coming to your own conclusions and articulating them in English

Methods, approaches and techniques: do they really matter?

2023-05-11

Kat Robb argues that scenarios which challenge her students to communicate realistically will always be at the centre of her approach whether it is for general or specific needs.

Power to the learner!

2023-03-15

Kat Robb looks at a number of areas where students can become more responsible either through personal choice of activities, active listening or activating their own prior knowledge.

Speaking: objectives and strategies

2023-01-16

Kat Robb discusses how learners can record themselves and then set goals for their speaking. Activities to help this improvement are included.

Classroom research: what is it? Why do it? How do I do it?

2022-11-28

In this article Kat Robb offers some tips on integrating research into your teaching. A good way of developing personally.

EAP – listening and speaking

2022-09-27

In this article Kat Robb offers some tips on increasing oral interaction and ways of helping learners listen more effectively.

Blended learning in a digital age

2022-07-27

On courses where time is critical, some sort of digital space for learners to continue to study, collaborate and produce language is critical. The article describes some of the benefits of a class blog.

Listen ear! And other activities

2022-03-18

Are your resources up-to-date? Do they really fit your learners? In this article find out a few ways to use available online resources to create engaging, appropriate listening activities for your classes.

21st century skills − 20 years in

2021-10-04

Kat Robb considers some of the downsides to modern technology. Has there been a downturn in real socialising brought about by social media? How do you engage learners online? Is there a reluctance to communicate normally?

Teacher development in the digital age

2021-03-18

Teacher development can be a very personal activity. Thinking about your teaching before, during and after can be a useful habit to develop.

ERT: reflection on a different kind of practice

2020-09-23

Some reflections from Kat Robb on teaching online with six key points to remember around nomination, expectation, empathy, pace, rapport and praise.