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Small is beautiful

Christa Mundin and Charlotte Giller encourage you to think big when it comes to teacher training.

SAMR different? A model for technology integration

Israil Kurbaniyazov introduces a model for integration technology in teaching.

Holistic grammar teaching: modal meaning

Rod Bolitho argues that the whole is more than the sum of the parts.

Ahead of the game!

Chris Roland focuses on how to become more proficient practitioners.

Linking theory with practice

Douglas Bell describes a programme he ran where the focus was on linking theory directly to practice. Rather than opting for information transfer, he encourages information creation.

Technology both inside and outside the classroom

How collaborative are some of the tasks you use? How can technology increase the collaboration and communication within a class? Using cell phones as minicomputers in the class has huge benefits.

The power of community in ELT

In this article, Steve Tulk shares with you his experience of running ELT community groups during the UK’s pandemic lockdown – and looks at the impact that joining groups like these can have on our personal wellbeing, our professional development, and our industry in general.

13 feedback errors some managers make

The article looks at a range of tips for managers to ensure that feedback is properly handled for the benefits of school, staff and students.

Magnificent brochure skies: a great journey

What language is necessary for selling and promoting holidays? What specific vocabulary and expressions are present in brochures and on tourism websites? How can this language be practised?

Setting up an online book club

Why don’t students read as much as they could? What stops them developing the habit of reading for pleasure? How can it be encouraged with being made obligatory? Morag McIntosh explains the steps.

What’s the point of rediscovering America?

If you are looking for relevant, engaging, quirky and authentic content, then advertising is a rich source. In this article the author offers a range of activities to use alongside real advertisements.

The right question at the right time

In this article, Zoe Smith argues that  by referring to a “cheatsheet” of Socratic questions, teachers can expand their questioning repertoire as well as learners’ analytical processing.

Technology and acceptance

By looking at factors such as ease of use and perceived usefulness, a teacher can make informed decisions on what technology to use and when to use it.

Using Zoom to create videos for professional development

Andrew Boon describes the process he used to put together a programme of useful PD sessions all recorded on Zoom.

Why write your own materials? July 2021

Are you trying to create personalised materials which are both motivating and useful? This series offers advice and guidance to materials writers at all stages.
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