How to Improve Our Attention Span
Founder of the Learning Cosmos André Hedlund explores the growing challenges of maintaining attention spans in the age of digital distractions. André dives into the impact of screen time, executive functions' role in learning, and how going back to basics can foster focus and resilience in our classrooms.
Learning Strategies that Get Results
Author Rachael Harris discusses her latest book, Activities for Developing Learning Strategies, and how her experience teaching teens and young learners inspired her to focus on inclusive practices and strategies to boost students' performance.
Setting Students up for Success in the Workplace
English language trainer Leo Wu shares insights into tasks he uses in his classes to support his Business English learners in developing essential soft skills for the workplace.
S8E1: Reflecting on Critical Incidents to Build Better Teams
Author Ian McMaster talks about common challenges international teams often face and how taking time to reflect on critical incidents can improve teamwork. This episode is helpful whether you work as part of an international teaching team or seek ways to develop this skill set with your teenage or adult language learners.
S3E10: Trends in the ELT Industry
Writer and Editor Eve Conway joins Laura to discuss the growing influence of artificial intelligence, virtual spaces and the need for soft skills in the English Language Teaching (ELT) industry.
S3E4: Global Citizenship
Teacher and researcher Taciana de LiraSilva talks about what it means to be a global citizen and shares tips on how we can foster a sense of citizenship in our language classes.
S2E2: Digital Literacy Skills
In this episode of the podcast, online teaching specialist Clare Voke summarises what digital literacy is, why it is important, and what we can do to help our learners build this essential skill.