Talking ELT is the easiest place to hear about the big issues in language, where you'll learn everything you need to know in 20 minutes or less. Discover the latest trends, explore new approaches, and stay up to date with the issues you’re curious about. Join guests from around the world as we share stories, ideas, and tips to improve your teaching and brighten your day.
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Talking ELT is the easiest place to hear about the big issues in language, where you'll learn everything you need to know in 20 minutes or less. Discover the latest trends, explore new approaches, and stay up to date with the issues you’re curious about. Join guests from around the world as we share stories, ideas, and tips to improve your teaching and brighten your day.
In the final episode of our Generation Alpha series, we explore the heart of modern classroom challenges: how to engage students with shorter attention spans and tech-shaped expectations.
Our expert guests unpack the neuroscience of motivation, the power of chunking and multimodality, and the role of gamification—both its benefits and its pitfalls. Discover practical strategies for boosting attention, fostering intrinsic motivation, and co-creating learning experiences that resonate with Gen Alpha.
Plus, we dive into the importance of growth mindset, real-world relevance, and how to involve parents in meaningful ways. A must-watch for educators navigating the evolving landscape of 21st-century learning.
For more insights and practical strategies, explore Erika Galea and Olga Sayer’s book Generation Alpha in the Classroom: New Approaches to Learning—a neuroscience-informed guide for teaching today’s learners - > https://oxelt.gl/4lkXtwU
Talking ELT
Talking ELT is the easiest place to hear about the big issues in language, where you'll learn everything you need to know in 20 minutes or less. Discover the latest trends, explore new approaches, and stay up to date with the issues you’re curious about. Join guests from around the world as we share stories, ideas, and tips to improve your teaching and brighten your day.
