As we begin the 2024-2025 academic year, many English teachers are looking for ways to integrate the latest technological developments, especially artificial intelligence, into their lessons and opportunities to improve themselves in this area. Pearson, an educational solutions company that focuses on lifelong learning, has taken action to address these needs of teachers. Pearson is organizing a 5-session artificial intelligence webinar to contribute to educational models using artificial intelligence and to equip English teachers in Turkey and around the world with the necessary skills.
Experts on the subject will be speakers in the webinars to be held in English on September 23-27, and those who successfully complete all 5 sessions will also receive the internationally valid Credly digital badge.
“Our aim is to support teachers to increase their students’ confidence in English”
Sharing her thoughts on this program, which was attended by 20 thousand people worldwide last March, Rachel Exton, Pearson’s Global Marketing Unit Head in English Language Learning, said, “Learning is a lifelong journey. Therefore, it is critically important for educators to be equipped to make the most of the artificial intelligence tools that are transforming educational models around the world. Integrating artificial intelligence technologies into teaching practices presents challenges that are also valid for educators in Turkey, but it also offers various opportunities. As Pearson, we support educators on this journey through our artificial intelligence-supported products, services and initiatives. We are committed to helping them prepare their students for the future with confidence,” and shared the details about the program.
The AI webinar series will cover five main topics: “Understanding AI”, “AI Literacy Challenges for Educators”, “Is AI the Solution for Language Testing?”, “AI-Enhanced Teaching and Learning with Pearson”, and “English Language Learning with AI as Prototyping”.
The program will also focus on topics such as improving foreign language education and optimizing administrative efficiency. Practical examples will be presented on how AI tools can be adapted to the specific needs of educators. While innovative strategies for integrating AI into lessons are exemplified, topics such as adopting AI, providing the best resources, and supporting students’ writing skills will be discussed. Ideas for increasing interaction by gamifying lessons, managing mental health, and encouraging independent learning with AI will also be discussed.
They offer digital badge opportunities to participants
These programs aim to increase educators’ confidence in using AI tools and to equip teachers with the necessary skills and certifications, enabling them to be pioneers of innovation in education. Based on the information obtained from Pearson, AI has many benefits for educators. Among these, AI’s ability to provide personalized instruction is at the top of the list. AI enables educators to automate administrative tasks and gain data-driven insights into student performance. It allows them to focus on more interactive and creative teaching methods. English teachers who want to effectively use these advantages offered by AI can register for a webinar series on Pearson’s website and acquire the necessary skills. Those who successfully complete the training can also earn the right to receive an international Credly by Pearson digital badge.
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