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In this episode, we speak to EdTech professional and VR expert Nergiz Kern about using Virtual Reality in both the online and face-to-face classroom. We'll be discussing the three different types of VR and the activities that teachers can do with each, to create an immersive and experiential learning environment. Nergiz shares the steps teachers should take when using VR for the first time, and explains why it's an accessible technology for everyone. 

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In this episode, we speak to Nik Peachey, Director of Pedagogy at PeacheyPublications, an independent digital publishing company that specialises in the design of digital learning materials. We discuss digital resources to enhance both online and face-to-face classes, the importance of socialisation in the remote classroom, and developing your own digital materials. Nik also shares his thoughts on the future of digital ELT.  

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In this episode, we speak to Jarrad Merlo, the Director of Teaching and Learning and co-founder of E2Language and E2School - both fully online language learning platforms. We discuss ways in which to develop and market a successful online ELT business, creating engaging video content for learners, planning & teaching live classes, and the future of ELT. 

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In this bonus episode of our Teaching to Writing mini-series, we chat to Rachael Roberts, a life, career & business coach for ELT professionals who has worked in the ELT industry for 30 years as a teacher,  teacher trainer & materials writer. We discuss the warning signs of burnout, dealing with imposter syndrome and how to better manage your time, to avoid working from home becoming living at work. Rachael shares suggestions for alternative ways of taking breaks, and her top tips for negotiating fees. 

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In the third episode of our mini-series of moving from ELT Teaching to Writing, we chat to three ELT superstars at different stages of their career about sustaining a career as a freelancer; Sue Kay - author (Inside Out, Focus) and co-founder of ELT Teacher 2 Writer, Lindsay Warwick - teacher, teacher trainer and materials writer (Gold Experience, Gold, Expert IELTS) and Ethan Mansur - teacher and materials writer (Ready for First Teacher's Book, Activities for Mediation: Building bridges in the ELT classroom). 
We discuss how to feel part of a freelancer community, how to continue to develop your skills, negotiating fees, and the emotions a freelancer goes through when upcoming work is unknown. We finish our chat with a 'quick-fire' round full of top tips and advice for ELT  freelancers. 

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In the second episode of our mini-series of moving from ELT Teaching to Writing, we speak to John Hughes, an award-winning  ELT author with over 50 titles, and trainer of materials writers. We discuss how teachers can get noticed by publishers and find writing opportunities, what new writers should know about the publishing process, and the skills and requirements publishers look for in materials writers. 

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In the first episode of our mini-series on moving from ELT Teaching to Writing, we speak to Harry Waters, founder of Renewable English & Trainer for The ELTon award-winning Pearson and BBC Live Classes project. We discuss how teachers can begin building their network to get noticed in the industry, create and sell their own online courses, and get paid for their  teacher-made materials. 

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In our third and final episode of our mini-series on Diversity & Inclusion, we speak to the founders of Ideal+, an organisation providing training and support to publishing professionals to create a more inclusive ELT environment.  We discuss LGBTQIA+ and disability representation in ELT coursebooks and assessments, as well as ways to further develop your own awareness of D&I by assessing your own biases. 

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In our second episode of our mini-series on Diversity & Inclusion, we speak to James Warwick, a Digital Product Manager for Pearson, who was instrumental in developing their new Race & Ethnicity Guidelines. We discuss diversity in ELT material creation & recruitment strategies, as well as hearing more about the new guidelines. 

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Our first podcast discussion in our mini-series on Diversity & Inclusion is with Laura Broadbent, who is an expert in neurodiversity. We talk about special educational needs in the classroom, activities and resources for teachers, and how to write ELT materials and assessments with neurodiversity in mind. 

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