Challenging traditional methods: Understanding AI-driven innovations in language teaching

Webinar series

Join our live webinar series to explore how AI is challenging traditional methods in English language teaching.

This 5-part series brings together leading experts to discuss AI-driven innovations, and the impact on pedagogy and assessment. We will address the every-day challenges faced by language educators using AI and offer practical solutions to enhance your teaching practices.

Receive a professional development certificate after every session. Plus, complete the full series to earn a Credly by Pearson digital badge.

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Challenging traditional methods: Understanding AI-driven innovations in language teaching webinar series


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Adapting assessment in the age of AI: From challenge to opportunity
登壇者: Amanda Bickerstaff

This webinar explores reimagining assessments in the GenAI era, moving beyond AI detection tools. It focuses on designing meaningful assessments that foster academic integrity, emphasize critical thinking, value process over product, and develop uniquely human skills.

March 24th, 2025, 4PM GMT (12 noon EDT)

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長さ: 55 minutes
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Help, I'm competing against AI: Human vs Artificial Intelligence in language teaching
登壇者: Ilya Gogin

This webinar session explores the impact of AI on education, highlighting the risks of cognitive offloading and over-reliance on technology. It examines how AI can enhance rather than replace learning and creativity, offering strategies to balance AI use in ELT while preserving critical thinking skills.

March 25th, 2025, 4PM GMT (12 noon EDT)

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長さ: 60 minutes
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AI in language teaching: 10 major evolutions you need to prepare for
登壇者: Alex Asher

This webinar explores how AI is rapidly changing teachers' roles. What will it mean for you to have access to an accurate dashboard highlighting your students' progress in real-time? Or teaching a group class alongside your digital twin? We'll explore emerging technology trends, sharing practical ways to upskill and stay ahead of technology.

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長さ: 45 minutes
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Avoiding AI Slop: Generating age- and level-appropriate content
登壇者: Luke Priddy

This session examines the challenges of "AI slop" —low-quality, inaccurate content that can hinder learning. While AI can enhance teaching, educators need to ensure materials are accurate, well-structured, and appropriate for learners. Learn strategies to filter out poor content and make AI a reliable teaching tool.

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長さ: 50 minutes
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Less planning, more impact: Using AI to create effective lesson activities
登壇者: Jay Bhadresha and Nina Hall

This session explores how AI is revolutionizing lesson planning and reducing teacher workload. It covers the challenges of AI integration in education and introduces a new AI tool for English teachers, aligned with Pearson courses and the GSE. Participants will gain practical insights and an exclusive hands-on preview.

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長さ: 50 minutes

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ピアソンのプロダクト・マネジメント・ディレクターであり、ELL Acceleratorチームの先頭に立って、語学学習のための新しいテクノロジーの導入を推進している。以前は、成人向け語学学習コースウェアのインストラクショナル・デザイナーとプロダクト・マネージャーを務めていた。ピアソンのAIチームと緊密に連携し、AIを活用した機能や製品のインキュベーションを行っている。ピアソン以前は、ニューヨークでESLを教えており、英語教師が新しいテクノロジーを教室に導入するためのワークショップも開催。TESOLの修士号を持ち、成人学習者の指導が専門。現在は、語学学習にジェネレーティブAIとXRを活用するプロジェクトに取り組んでいる。

Alex Asher is a leading voice in AI and language education, passionate about how technology can enhance teaching and learning. As CEO of LearnCube, a virtual classroom software used by hundreds of language schools worldwide, the co-author of 'LangTech' and organiser of the 'Language Leaders AI Summit', Alex has unique insights on the future of language education.

Luke Priddy is an experienced English instructor and the founder of multiple language learning companies. His top-rated courses focus on helping English learners build real-world confidence and gain practical skills they can use in their daily lives. His recent courses and YouTube videos focus on fully leveraging AI and other new technologies to ‘Build Your English Brain’ and achieve fluency.

Jay Bhadresha is passionate about creating AI-enabled teaching tools that personalize learning and ease educators' planning load. With over a decade of experience at IBM, Deloitte and his own digital agency, he has launched and scaled products for leading companies. At Pearson, he leverages his background in learning experience and service design to improve educators' experience and enhance educational outcomes. His curiosity about AI in business led him to UCL’s Executive AI for Business program, deepening his understanding of emerging technologies' impact on education.

Nina Hall is an experienced educator and has taught English to all ages from pre-school to adult in Greece and France. She has taught Greek in the UK for almost 10 years. She is a qualified full curriculum UK primary school teacher with 5 years experience across key stages 1 & 2, and has additional training and experience working with children with special needs and behavioural challenges. She holds a degree in French with linguistics and an MA in child development theory and child psychology.

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Provoke with Write an essay
登壇者: Kamil Petryk

This session is designed to help teachers better understand and effectively teach the Write an essay task type for the Pearson English International Certificate (computer-based test) at B1 level and above.

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