In the very first episode of ELTtime, our Digital Manager, Matt, chats with Nik Peachey, a well-known teacher trainer and learning technology consultant. Expect inspiring discussions about creativity and innovation in the classroom, recommendations for handy apps to use, as well as hidden pitfalls to avoid when using tech in the classroom.

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LINKS

• Nik’s publications: – Digital Video a Manual for Language Teachers, Hacking Creativity, Digital Tools for Teachers and Thinking Critically through Digital Media
• Nik’s EdTech and ELT blog
• Nik’s Learning technology and ELT newsletter
• 21st Century Skills in the ELT classroom – Coming soon. Nik wrote chapter 2: Creativity and Innovation in ELT classes
• Shot clip – a social movie making app with different templates.
• Lyrics training – You can watch music videos and recreate the lyrics
• Hypersay – Nik uses this in presentations and conferences

CHAPTERS

• 0 – 0:19 – Intro
• 0:19 – 5:20 – ELTons and blended learning
• 5:20 – 9:48 – Creativity and innovation in the classroom
• 9:48 – 12:13 – How to create videos in a classroom setting
• 12:13 – 13:44 – Recommended resources, apps and websites for teachers to use
• 13:44 – 16:35 – Classroom management and video making
• 16:35 – 18:49 – Do activities such as video making favour outgoing students?
• 18:49 – 21:49 – Music podcasts
• 21:49 – 24:39 – Creative writing and texting
• 24:39 – 27:29 – Pitfalls to avoid when using tech
• 27:29 – 28:56 – Digital divide between teachers and students
• 28:56 – 30:28 – Do teachers actually want to use tech in their classroom?
• 30:28 – 32:00 – Have attention spans been ruined by social media?
• 32:00 – 35:38 – Are translation apps putting teachers out of business?
• 35:38 – Outro