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Before we worry about ChatGPT, let’s enjoy it

22 de fevereiro de 2023

If you’re a teacher, it is very unlikely that you haven’t heard about ChatGPT. But in case you haven’t, to put it simply, ChatGPT is a chatbot developed by OpenAI and launched in November 2022. This tool has raised many concerns among many professionals, but especially educators as ChatGPT is likely to be used by...Read More

Classroom Experiences, Educational Technology, Lesson Ideas, Reflections about Education, Resources, Technology, Trends in ELT

challenges, classroom activity, creativity, EdTech, educational technology, reflection, technology, teenagers

Jazzing it up: Lessons from Miles Davis for our professional development

2 de dezembro de 2020

by Natália Guerreiro

As you will probably agree, inspiration comes from the most unusual places. Just now, I felt so moved by a Netflix documentary about the jazz genius Miles Davis that I had to come here and write about the lessons I believe his career may bring to our professional development as teachers. “The Musings of...Read More

#StaySafe, Inclusive Teaching, Reflections about Education, Teacher Development

art, career, challenges, CPD, creativity, jazz, Music, professional development, reflection, teacher development

Online Lessons – Using TPR – Part 1

15 de maio de 2020

by Beatriz Solino de Francisco

First of all, I’d like to send a warm hug to everyone who is reading this post. We have been living under stressful moments due to an emergency lockdown caused by the COVID-19. As you know, and based on your own needs, families require your full attention, exceptionally now. You are no longer “only” teaching...Read More

#StaySafe, Classroom Experiences

-tprinonlinelessons, challenges, Classroom experiences, creativity, EFL, elt, teacher development

I’ve Found My Pot of Gold

12 de março de 2020

by Henrique Zamboni

March is here! It’s time to start thinking about how to bring St. Patrick’s Day into our schools and classes. Needless to mention how important this date is when we talk about cultural aspects of the English language. After all, many English-speaking countries celebrate it. Therefore, many schools and teachers in Brazil – and in...Read More

Classroom Experiences, Lesson Ideas, Resources

classroom activity, Classroom experiences, creativity, learning, reflection, teaching

Let’s Face the Music: A Song Project With Teens

16 de julho de 2019

by Henrique Zamboni

Students’ real-world contact with English plays hands down a more realistic role in the development of their skills, rather than the few hours they spend in the classroom. Taking this into account, it is high time teachers worked as mediators between learners and their (desirable) daily exposure to the language. But is it enough to...Read More

Classroom Experiences, Learner Autonomy, Lesson Ideas, Resources

classroom activity, Classroom experiences, communication, creativity, engagement, learning, motivation

The X Factor in Teaching Teens

16 de junho de 2019

by Henrique Zamboni

Have you ever changed your lesson plan (or part of it) halfway through due to students’ lack of engagement? And have you ever regretted changing it because students asked you to do something different in class? If you answered yes for both questions, you face the same dilemma that we do; which is how much...Read More

Classroom Experiences, Classroom Management, Games, Lesson Ideas, Reflections about Education

challenges, Classroom experiences, creativity, reflection, teaching, teachingteens, teenagers

Using Superheroes in Class

16 de abril de 2019

by Henrique Zamboni

Before we start, click on the player above and enjoy this song while you enjoy your reading! I guarantee it will make the experience a lot more fun! 🙂 Some years ago, acclaimed director Steven Spielberg said he thought the superhero film genre would die out. Much has been said about the possible downfall of...Read More

Classroom Experiences, Games, Lesson Ideas, Resources, Vocabulary

classroom activity, creativity, teaching, teaching teenagers, teenagers, younger learners

Creativity

23 de março de 2019

by Juan Luis Granato

Ken Robinson defines creativity as “the process of having original ideas that add value”. A new school year begins, energies are renewed and teachers are full of enthusiasm for a new challenge ahead. It is in these moments that I always propose that creativity does not have to stop. Let us maintain the creativity we...Read More

Bilingual Education

creativity, drama, Theatre

Support Local Businesses

10 de fevereiro de 2019

by Fabiana Muliterno

For the past few months, I have been proudly sharing a bit of my reflections as a teacher, and this has been bringing me great joy. I never thought I would be able to write long texts, since my younger self has met a number of cruel teachers who consistently said I lacked creativity, and...Read More

Teacher Development

creativity, innovative-schools, local-business, teacher, writing

Making Reading More Fun For Teenagers

16 de janeiro de 2019

by Henrique Zamboni

I have worked in ELT for about a decade and, therefore, I have delivered hundreds of reading lessons. It is undeniable that many textbooks authors have been doing their best to come up with interesting and relevant topics that work wonders to introduce grammar and vocabulary. However, I often feel that part of our job...Read More

Classroom Experiences, Lesson Ideas, Reflections about Education

challenges, Classroom experiences, creativity, engagement, reading, teaching teenagers, teenagers, teens

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