Leon FurzeJul 13, 2023

Teaching Writing with Generative AI

This post is based on a presentation I ran recently at the AATE conference. It takes the writing cycle approach from our book 'Practical Writing Strategies' and applies Generative AI at various stages. One of the most pressing concerns at the recent Australian Association for the Teaching of English (AATE) conference was the implications of Generative AI for teachers. There were multiple panels and sessions on the topic, ranging from discussions of AI Ethics to practical considerations for […]

https://leonfurze.com/2023/07/13/teaching-writing-with-generative-ai/

Jane Tomlinson - Artist 🌻⭐️Feb 7

All the world's a stage, right? So here are all the plays of #Shakespeare painted as a schematic #map to show approximately the place where Will set them. As I too was born and bred in #StratforduponAvon, this painting is my love letter from a Stratford girl to a Stratford boy.

Which Shakespeare did you "do" at school? I did Midsummer Night's Dream, but my fave play is King Lear. Oooh, such violence and pathos! It's like a Nordic Noir TV drama.

Poster and more info: https://janetomlinson.com/products/shakespeare-map

Tea towel: https://janetomlinson.com/products/shakespeares-plays-tea-towel

And as of yesterday Shakespeare #JIGSAWS are back in stock here: https://janetomlinson.com/products/shakespeare-jigsaw-puzzle-1000-pieces

#Shakespeare #WilliamShakespeare
#TheBard #DailyShakespeare #Theatre
#RSC #RoyalShakespeareCompany
#ShakespeareSunday #EnglishLiterature
#ShakespeareFans #EnglishTeachers
#ShakespeareQuotes #painting #art

Jane Tomlinson - Artist 🌻⭐️Oct 19

Some particularly gory bits here for #ShakespeareSunday

All #paintings are details from my #maps of #Shakespeare 's plays.

See the paintings here: https://janetomlinson.com/collections/shakespeare-collection

#TheBard #ShakespeareFans #EnglishTeachers #ShakespeareQuotes

The Japan TimesAug 11, 2025
From Argentina to Asakusa: While teaching at a kindergarten in Tokyo, a writer far from home finds community, comfort and even a sense of belonging. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/08/11/voices/buenos-aires-tokyo-koganji-kindergarten/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #voices #expats #foreigncommunity #englishteachers #asakusa #taitoward #argentina #buenosaires #matsuri
Kindred spirits, kindergarten connections: From Buenos Aires to east Tokyo

An Argentinian teacher finds echoes of his hometown in the working-class neighborhoods of eastern Tokyo.

The Japan Times
The New YorkerApr 29, 2025

How “The Great Gatsby” Took Over High School

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/how-the-great-gatsby-took-over-high-school

How “The Great Gatsby” Took Over High School

Alexander Manshel chronicles the history of how “The Great Gatsby” became a staple of high-school English classrooms across the United States.

The New Yorker
Cambridge Veritas ®Apr 3, 2025

Just dropped some ESL teacher magic! 🧙‍♀️✨

Swipe ➡️ for 2 super easy tips to get your quiet students ACTUALLY TALKING! (I know, shocking right?)

Tried these with my class last week and even my "I only speak when the world is ending" students started chatting! 🗣️

Drop a 💬 if you're gonna try tip #2 - it's my personal fave and works like a charm!

- Jyotsana 🌻

#teacherlıfe #englishteachers #teacherhacks #eslclassroom

Cambridge Veritas ®Jan 6, 2025

🎨 Did you know doodling isn't just idle distraction?

Research shows it boosts learning by 29%!
Let your students wiggle, doodle, and snack - sometimes the best learning happens when we break traditional classroom rules! 💡

#englishteachers #teachingenglishisfun

Cambridge Veritas ®Dec 27, 2024

Taking your teacher training journey to the next level! 🚀

Hey there! Check out how Shibha turned her teaching experience into something amazing with our TESOL trainer program!

#englishteachers #teachingenglishisfun #teachingenglishtips

Cambridge Veritas ®Dec 27, 2024

📱 Turn classroom distractions into powerful learning tools! Here's a smart tip from our Sr. Teacher Trainer Shweta Sharma on making phones work FOR your classroom, not against it.

#englishteachers #teachingenglishisfun #teachingenglishtips

Cambridge Veritas ®Dec 26, 2024

Whether you're learning history & English at the same time (CLIL), tackling real-world challenges (Task-based), or mixing up digital & classroom vibes (Blended) - we've got you covered! 💫

Which learning style fits YOU best?

#EnglishTeachers