The DIESOL Podcast | EdTech in ESL

In today’s episode, we explore classroom observations and how to prepare for one. Join us as we discuss strategies to shift your mindset, engage students effectively, and avoid common pitfalls during observations. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or a new teacher, this episode will equip you with practical tips to ace your next classroom observation. Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/104 Want to support the show? YouTubeSubscribe on Patreon

Brent A. Jones is currently the Director of Language Programs at Konan University, Hirao School of Management, joins us to share about how he and his colleagues built a Content & Language Integrated Learning program that uses practical and applicable skillsets while acquiring English in a setting where most people don't speak English. Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/103 Want to support the show? YouTubeSubscribe on Patreon

Ever wondered how AI-generated images could transform language learning beyond just saving time? Join us on this episode of DIESOL, where we explore the uncharted territories of AI in language education. Ixchell & Brent try to break down the the self-scaffolding process of image generation and language development. Topics include: Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/102 Want to support the show? YouTubeSubscribe on Patreon

Ever wonder how you can inspire your teaching team to embrace PD, despite their busy schedules or PD resistance? Tune in to this episode to uncover practical solutions that bring professional development into the daily routine without the dread. Understanding ResistanceBuilding a PD Community Redefining Professional Development: Discover alternatives to traditional PD that resonate with busy teachers.Brown Bag PD Sessions Listen in to reinvision how you and your colleagues think about professional development in a local and supportive environment! Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/101 Want to support the show? YouTubeSubscribe on Patreon

Welcome to a special milestone episode of the DIESOL podcast – Episode 100! In this celebratory edition, we turn the spotlight onto our listeners, friends of the show, guests of the show, new and old time listeners, the #DIESOLcrew, across the globe. We invited you to share your favorite tips, tricks, and / or tools with us. The response was overwhelming, and the result is a compilation of your favorite tips and tricks that every teacher should know! Here's to more sharing and innovating together in the field of ESOL! Above all, thank you all for being part of the DIESOL journey! Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/100 Want to support the show? YouTubeSubscribe on PatreonBuy us a Coffee Thank you!!

Do you find that you don't have enough time to customize your lessons and materials in the way that you want for your students? In this episode of The DIESOL Podcast, discover how AI can revolutionize your classroom prep strategies, offering personalized, innovative solutions to help you get ready for your curriculum, your lessons, your daily activities, and more. Listen in as we explore possibilities of integrating AI into your prep time, ensuring your lessons are as dynamic and effective as possible. Listen in for: curriculum buildingengaging lesson plansclassroom activitiesmanagementpersonalize learning materials We want to hear from you! Episode 100 will feature the voices of the #DIESOLcrew, and you're invited to share! Let us know your top tip for teaching, whether it be a strategy, an activity, or a tool you couldn't live without. Share with us for 1-2 minutes and we may add it into the show! It's super easy at this link: http://www.speakpipe.com/DIESOL Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/99 Want to support the show? YouTubeSubscribe on PatreonBuy us a Coffee Thank you!!

Are you a busy educator looking for practical ways to integrate professional development into your hectic schedule? Brent Warner and Ixchell Reyes share 7 practical strategies and resources to customize your professional development journey, ensuring it fits seamlessly into your daily routine. In this episode: Got other ideas that would help? Let us know! Visit the show notes or drop us a line so we can share out with more teachers. Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/98 Want to support the show? YouTubeSubscribe on PatreonBuy us a Coffee Thank you!!

Dive into the inspiring journey of Mahmoud, an English instructor and former artillery field member, in DIESOL podcast episode 97. Discover how Mahmoud, also known as Polaris, built his English language skills on his own terms, fostering a unique perspective on self-empowered language learning. His experiences, from offering free tours on the streets of Jordan to teaching English, offer valuable insights for both students and teachers. Tune in to hear about his innovative approaches to language learning and teaching. Key discussion points in the episode: Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/97 Want to support the show? YouTubeSubscribe on PatreonBuy us a Coffee Thank you!!

Happy new year! In this episode Brent and Ixchell dive into 24 tools to explore: lesson planning, time-savers, AI-infused search engines, angent builders, and more! Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/96 Want to support the show? YouTubeSubscribe on PatreonBuy us a Coffee Thank you!!

EdTech Trainer Greg Foreman joins us to talk about helping teachers get on board with technology use in the classroom, how to avoid overwhelming the tech resistant, and focusing in on what's important. Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/95 Want to support the show? YouTubeSubscribe on PatreonBuy us a Coffee Thank you!!

What are “Agents” and “GPTs” and most importantly, what does it matter in the ELT setting? We break it down and talk about some of the implications for what these “next wave” implementations of AI might mean for you and your future teaching. Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/94 Want to support the show? YouTubeSubscribe on PatreonBuy us a Coffee Thank you!!

This month we interviewed Clare Kaneko, current president of JALT (Japan Association of Language Teaching). We spent time chatting about the mission of the organization, how it's structured, and what they do as a PD organization for language teachers. We also discussed the upcoming 2023 JALT conference happening from the 24th to the 27th of November in Tsukuba Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/93 Want to support the show? YouTubeSubscribe on PatreonBuy us a Coffee Thank you!!

All good things come to an end. Do not worry! We are still here, just no longer on Twitter. This year we are saying our official goodbye to Twitter. Brent and Ixchell discuss why they made the decision to leave the platform and why they felt it no longer aligned with the reason they initially joined. Have you been considering transitioning to other platforms for similar reasons? We have a few tips on that too! Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/92 Want to support the show? YouTubeSubscribe on PatreonBuy us a Coffee Thank you!!

We all know students can have some scary habits that block their language learning. To step into the Halloween Season, listen in as we share some ideas about how to help them escaped the “haunted house” of bad habits! Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/91 Want to support the show? YouTubeSubscribe on PatreonBuy us a Coffee Thank you!!

Ryan O'Donnell has been building out slide decks to play classroom versions of famous game shows for years. Join us as he shares some favorites and we figure out applications for ESOL classrooms! Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/90 Want to support the show? YouTubeSubscribe on PatreonBuy us a Coffee Thank you!!

Every student has some amazing technology in the palm of their hands, but how often do we ask them to use their cameras in class? In this episode, Ixchell & Brent explore some possibilities for students to better engage with language through their cameras! Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/89 Want to support the show? YouTubeSubscribe on PatreonBuy us a Coffee Thank you!!

There's a lot of concern around AI and what will happen to teaching jobs, especially in the field of TESOL. Are they legitimate? Will AI Kill TESOL? Certainly disruption is inevitable, so listen in as Brent and Ixchell discuss the possibilities and where concerns are legitimate vs where people can take control of their own teaching futures. Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/88 Want to support the show? Subscribe on PatreonBuy us a Coffee Thank you!!

Happy beginning of summer! ChatGPT isn't even a year old and we have seen the number of tools relying on AI grow exponentially since its inception. Is there something you want to try out before starting back in the fall? Here's what we have for you! In this episode Brent and Ixchell give you twelve AI tools to explore this summer at your leisure. Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/87 Want to support the show? Subscribe on PatreonBuy us a Coffee Thank you!!

Join in on this open conversation with Katie McNamara about Media Literacy, changes in teacher preparedness for working with ELLs, developing a sense of inclusion, and more! Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/80 Want to support the show? Subscribe on PatreonBuy us a Coffee Thank you!!

School’s out for the summer! Many students will return to their home country and take a break from the books. Inevitably, there will be less language interaction in English, and students worry about their skills decreasing over the summer. How can students ensure they still practice independently until the return of fall term? In this episode Brent and Ixchell share some fun ideas for students to continue using English through the summer. Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/85 Want to support the show? Subscribe on PatreonBuy us a Coffee Thank you!!