This course will provide you with a solid set of principles by which to understand the integration of technology into the delivery of language education. You will explore summative and formative assessment and cover blended (hybrid), flipped, and fully online learning.
The course includes a deep dive into many of the emerging AI tools used in language teaching. The focus is on the free, easily accessible tools that directly impact on language learning.
Overall, the course is highly practical, providing you with an opportunity to explore technologies, approaches and principles and facilitate reflection and discussion.
" The unique way of studying (e-portfolio, reflections, instructional videos) was engaging and inspire me to think about what I can do with my own courses. "
Russell M, February 2023
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12 January - 23 February 2025
6 July - 17 August 2025
14 September - 26 October 2025
NILE Certificate
Course fee: £445
Course content
Please note that you do not need to be an advanced user of technology to do this course. It is a course for teachers who may make some use of technology but need to connect it all together by building their understanding of the core principles underpinning its use and for teachers who use technology but not necessarily in any systematic or organised way.
You will also develop your technical skills in a number of key areas, including a comprehensive look at many of the emerging AI tools. Tools that increase collaboration, support assessment and develop student agency are also covered.
You need a PC or Mac and a Gmail account to participate in this course. Each weeklong unit requires approximately 5-7 hours work, including joining webinar, revising, answering forum questions and doing the weekly task. Live sessions are normally held on Sundays, and recorded for those who cannot attend.
" I sensed Russell's genuine interest in our learning - he's a very good teacher because he's kind and thoughtful. He listened carefully to us and tried hard to point us in the right direction. "
John, March 2024
Further Information
NILE Online courses are highly interactive and learning takes place through varied and engaging multimedia content and the collaboration between participants from different contexts. All participants work on the same unit in the same week but there is a high level of flexibility within that time period to help you fit studying around your life and work. The interaction, via forums and other collaborative tools built into the platform, helps and encourages you to share ideas, ask questions, explore concepts and build up a community.
You need a computer, a headset (with microphone) and an Internet connection. Much of the course can be done on a mobile device, but a computer is needed for certain activities and tasks.
Participants have access to NILE's extensive ELT e-library and an innovative social and cultural programme. All NILE Online courses include an element of professional language development, i.e. language related to course content and/or the classroom.
Meet a Course Tutor: Russell Stannard
Russell spent 11 years in Spain as Director of Studies of International House Seville and a teacher trainer for the Spanish government. He had previously worked as an English teacher in Greece for 2 years.
He holds the CELTA, DELTA and an MSc in Multimedia Computing from the University of Westminster. He worked as a Principal Teaching Fellow in Educational Technology at the University of Westminster before moving to Warwick University.
In 2007 he founded the website TeacherTrainingVideos.com and was awarded the British Council 'Technology' ELTons award, the The Times Higher Education 'Outstanding Technology' award and the University of Westminster 'Excellence in Teaching and Learning' award.
Russell is now a freelance consultant. His YouTube channel where he creates videos to help language teachers incorporate technology in their teaching and learning has over 80,000 subscribers. His consultancy roles include work with King's College, University of London, the Kwazulu University in South Africa, Brugg University in Switzerland and Stirling University in Scotland. He is a Techsmith Camtasia recommended trainer and a Movavi educational ambassador.
Available dates:
| Course dates | Location | Course length | |
| 6 July - 17 August 2025 | Online | 6 weeks | |
| 14 September - 26 October 2025 | Online | 6 weeks |
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