Webinar | Challenging Traditional Methods: Understanding AI-Driven Innovations in Language Teaching

Presenter

Amanda Bickerstaff
Co-Founder and CEO of AI for Education

Amanda Bickerstaff is a former high school biology teacher and EdTech executive with over 20 years of experience in the education sector. She has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that AI can offer. She is a frequent consultant, speaker, and writer on the topic of AI in education, leading workshops and professional learning across both K12 and Higher Ed. Amanda is committed to helping schools and teachers maximize their potential through the ethical and equitable adoption of AI.

Ilya Gogin
Product Management Director, Pearson

As Product Management Director, Ilya Gogin advances language learning tech adoption. Previously an Instructional Designer, he developed AI features and taught ESL in New York. With a TESOL Master's, he explores generative AI and XR for language learning.

Alex Asher
CEO of LearnCube

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
Founder and Content Creator, Cloud English

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
Product Manager, AI-Enabled Teaching, Pearson

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
Learning Strategy Manager, Pearson

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.

Join Pearson 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. This webinar 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.

Adapting Assessment in the Age of AI: From Challenge to Opportunity

Presenter: Amanda Bickerstaff
24 March 2025
4:00pm GMT (12 noon EDT)

As GenAI continues to impact teaching and learning, schools must reimagine assessment practices for this new era. Moving beyond AI detection tools, learn how to design meaningful assessments that emphasize critical thinking and authenticity. Amanad will share strategies to foster academic integrity, value process over product, promote higher-order thinking, and cultivate uniquely human capabilities.

Help, I'm Competing Against AI: Human vs Artificial Intelligence in Language Teaching

Presenter: Ilya Gogin
25 March 2025
4:00pm GMT (12 noon EDT)

AI is transforming education—but are we becoming too reliant on it? This session examines cognitive offloading, where over-reliance on technology hinders critical thinking. We'll explore the risks and opportunities of AI in ELT, offering strategies to ensure technology enhances rather than replaces learning and creativity. Discover which tasks to offload to AI and which to keep for yourself and your learners.

AI in Language Teaching: 10 Major Evolutions You Need to Prepare For

Presenter: Alex Asher
26 March 2025
4:00pm GMT (12 noon EDT)

How rapidly will teachers' roles change with AI? In this webinar, we'll discuss 10 ways AI will impact teaching over the next 5 years. 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? You'll explore realistic possibilities based on emerging technology trends, sharing practical ways to upskill and stay ahead of technology.

Avoiding AI Slop: Generating Age and Level-Appropriate Content

Presenter: Luke Priddy
27 March 2025
4:00pm GMT (12 noon EDT)

Not all AI-generated content is a good fit for the classroom. While AI can revolutionize teaching, educators face "AI slop"—low-quality, inaccurate and poorly structured materials that can hinder learning. We'll explore these challenges and how to ensure content is age- and level-appropriate for learners. Learn to filter out the slop and make AI a powerful and reliable educational tool.

Less Planning, More Impact: Using AI to Create Effective Lesson Activities

Presenters: Jay Bhadresha and Nina Hall
28 March 2025
4:00pm GMT (12 noon EDT)

Join the final session to see how AI is transforming lesson planning and reducing teacher workload. We'll discuss the challenges and integration of AI in teaching and introduce a new AI tool for English language teachers that aligns with Pearson courses and the Global Scale of English (GSE). Gain practical insights, explore new possibilities, and get an exclusive hands-on preview of this innovative tool.