Here is a summary of my latest experiment using ChatGPT and NotebookLM as creative sparring partners to create a French graphic novel in just 23 mins, exploring how AI can help teachers create engaging, curriculum-aligned reading materials for language learners. www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-s...

Here is a summary of my contribution to today's event 'Re-visiting the Prompt: Critical AI Literacy for Language Educators', hosted jointly by the Online Confucius Institute at The Open University and the Lancaster University Confucius Institute. www.linkedin.com/pulse/re-vis...

Here is a summary of “AI is always right… until it isn’t” exploring practical frameworks for shifting from policing to guiding responsible GenAI integration in ELT while tackling critical biases, environmental costs, and the risks of cognitive offloading www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-alw...

Here’s a summary of an inspiring session with Noemí Rodríguez, exploring practical AI-powered Canva workflows for translation, interactive games, collaborative learning, speaking practice, bulk resource creation and creative storytelling in the language classroom. linkedin.com/pulse/integr...

I know it’s a cliché, but this is a photo I’ve wanted to take for a very long time. I’ve seen countless versions of the Irish passport and pint of Guinness photo over the years and always thought that, if the day ever came, I’d take one myself.

Here is a summary of Day 6 in Galway, where participants showcased multilingual AI-powered ebooks, creative workflows and practical resources designed to support colleagues and learners long after the course has ended. www.linkedin.com/pulse/superc...

Here is a summary of day five of my LFEE Europe AI course in Galway, where we explored accessibility, audio creation and ebook projects, with a particular focus on empowering both teachers and learners through practical AI workflows. www.linkedin.com/pulse/superc...

Here is a summary of day four of my AI course in Galway, where we explored practical AI workflows before pausing for a thought-provoking discussion about ethics, critical thinking, privacy and why we're all learning this stuff together. www.linkedin.com/pulse/superc...

Here is a summary of Day 3 of my LFEE Europe course *Supercharge Your Teaching with ChatGPT and AI*, exploring accessibility, creativity and AI in action through Book Creator, Adobe Express, Vidnoz, Suno and practical multimedia workflows. www.linkedin.com/pulse/superc...

Here is a summary of Day 2 of my LFEE Europe AI course in Galway, exploring practical workflows with Gemini Storybook, Wheel of Names, Edcafe, Padlet and GDPR-compliant classroom resources. www.linkedin.com/pulse/superc...

Here are some of my reflections on the power of the “wow” moment, creating positive learning environments, and using Padlet + NotebookLM workflows to transform delegates’ ideas into multimedia content. www.linkedin.com/pulse/superc...

Here is a summary of today's fascinating Pilgrims Teacher Trainer Journal panel discussion exploring AI, human connection and Nik Peachey’s memorable “sugar” analogy for understanding AI in the language classroom. www.linkedin.com/pulse/sugar-...

Part 2 of my webinar preview series with Jacobo Priegue is now live. youtu.be/Yg2jPBgvBbQ?...

Here is a summary of my experience contributing to an upcoming documentary about BBELT, reflecting on AI in ELT, online professional development, and the privilege of speaking at the conference over the last three years. www.linkedin.com/pulse/revisi...

Over the next few weeks leading up to my webinar with Jacobo Priegue on 8 June, we’ll be sharing a series of short clips taken from a very natural exploratory conversation where Jacobo walked me through different aspects of Grade 9 School www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-cha... youtu.be/wCL8taUdHx8

Here is a summary of a brilliant NATECLA North West webinar on AI in ESOL, exploring practical uses of AI while keeping pedagogy, ethics and professional judgement at the heart of the discussion. www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-eso...

Here is a summary of a thought-provoking video by Jennifer Chang Wathall exploring whether traffic light systems for AI use in schools are really helping learning. www.linkedin.com/pulse/rethin...

Your country needs you! UK schools now have a major opportunity to re-engage with Erasmus+ and rebuild international collaboration across Europe. Read all about it here! www.linkedin.com/pulse/erasmu...

Here is a summary of an inspiring SCILT and @saltlangs.bsky.social webinar exploring how digital tools, AI and creative technologies can transform language learning across primary and secondary education. www.linkedin.com/pulse/unlock...

Here is a summary of Christi Park’s fascinating webinar on how AI can support SEND through EHCP analysis, implementation checklists, advocacy, bespoke curriculum design, ADHD support, and safe GDPR-conscious workflows. www.linkedin.com/pulse/every-...

Here is a summary of how I overcame a live Gemini Storybook glitch and repurposed the exported content into a multimedia Edcafe reading and listening activity with audio, vocabulary support, quizzes and teacher analytics. www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-g...

I’ll be delivering a full-day event for the North East Arabic Teachers Council in Newcastle on 13th June. As I’ll already be travelling up from the IOW, I wondered whether any schools or trusts in the region might be interested in booking some additional AI CPD while I’m there.

I am thrilled to host another free Joe Dale webinar with Jacobo Priegue on Monday 8th June at 20:00 BST: “Beyond ChatGPT: A Teacher-Built GCSE Languages Platform for Practice, Feedback and Engagement”. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-cha...

Here is a summary of Vicky Gough’s inspiring session on international engagement in schools, including exciting updates on Erasmus+, global partnerships, language assistants and the future of international collaboration in MFL education. www.linkedin.com/pulse/intern...

Here is a summary of my keynote at the Delivering Excellence in MFL Conference 2026 which took place today, 'Harnessing Technology: AI, Apps and Digital Tools to Transform MFL Learning' www.linkedin.com/pulse/harnes...

www.linkedin.com/pulse/redesi... Very interesting post on redesigning assignments in the age of #AI by @joedale.bsky.social

Here is a summary of my presentation on the Seen & Heard show, where I demonstrated how we can stop using generative AI as a simple "answer machine" and instead use Socratic prompting to turn it into an interactive "sparring partner" www.linkedin.com/pulse/beyond...

Here is a summary of my thoughts on using AI as a thinking partner and productivity amplifier rather than as a vehicle for cognitively offloading deep thinking altogether. www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-i-...

Here is a summary of the presentation 'AI and the Future of Language Education: Innovation, Autonomy, and Impact' delivered by Russell Stannard this morning for European Trinity Day organised by Trinity College London, Italy. www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-fut...

Here is a summary of the webinar "Redesigning Assignments in the Age of AI" by Christi Park: www.linkedin.com/pulse/redesi...

Here is a summary of my experience joining the European Digital Education Hub today. Exciting! www.linkedin.com/pulse/joinin...

Here is a summary of my reflections on how AI is reshaping language learning, from real-world practice to the evolving role of teachers and learners. www.linkedin.com/pulse/some-r...

I’m really pleased to announce that I will be delivering a FREE webinar in collaboration with the International Baccalaureate (IB), focused on practical uses of AI in the languages classroom at 14.00 - 15.15 BST on 15th June 2026. events.zoom.us/ev/AvEbpXk9z...

Here is a summary of this evening's Language Links session hosted by Jonathan Mumford which explored how language teachers are practically integrating AI tools into their practice, challenges they are facing and opportunities they are seeing www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-act...

I am delighted to announce that I will be presenting a FREE webinar for the World Languages SIG at Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) on 3 June at 17.00 BST: Student Agency in Action: Chatbots for Independent Language Learning ecis.org/event/world-...

I am delighted to be speaking at the Delivering Excellence in Modern Foreign Languages Conference 2026 next month organised by Government Events. www.governmentevents.co.uk/event/delive...

Just curious who’s here. It was quite active a couple of years ago, but I don’t see much from my network now. I know @grahamstanley.bsky.social and @joedale.bsky.social are here, which is great. Anyone else?

Well, what an amazing couple of days I’ve had in Guadalajara, speaking at the conference yesterday and then enjoying a two hour guided tour of the city led by local students in English, followed by dinner.

Here is a summary of the presentation, 'From Prompt to Practice: Practical AI Workflows for Language Teachers', which I delivered today at the Jornada de Internacionalización en los centros a través de los programas bilingües/plurilingües, Erasmus + y eTwinning. www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-p...

Interactive tasks in Word for practising sentence level accuracy. whoteacheslanguages.blogspot.com/2021/05/crea...

For Digital Creators Week #DCW2026 @scilt.bsky.social & @saltlangs.bsky.social collaborate again to bring you another 🔥 online workshop for teachers on 13/05/26 🔐Unlocking the power of digital tools in lang learning 🎯Prim & sec guests share tools & practice 🔗 🆓 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/salt-scilt...

Delighted to be hosting this TeachMeet in collaboration with @scilt.bsky.social for #DCW2026! Sign up fast to avoid missing out!

As part of Digital Creators Week this May, join SCILT and SALT to discover how digital tools can support, enhance and transform language learning in the classroom! More info and registration: https://loom.ly/FDN_k4o #professionallearning #languages

Here is a summary of my reflections on how structured student voice recordings could offer a practical way for language teachers to gather authentic evidence of understanding in the age of AI. www.linkedin.com/pulse/could-...

Here is a summary of the presentation 'AI as a Sparring Partner for Independent Language Learning' I delivered at the AI for Education Summit in Almaty, Kazakhstan, today. www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-spa...

Here is a summary of the whole day INSET I delivered yesterday in Edgbaston 'AI Unpacked: Smart and Practical Tools for Hallfield' www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-unp...

Here is a summary of how I spent six intensive days in Madrid this week with an amazing group of educators. I LOVED every minute! www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-w...

Here is a summary of how reflecting with teachers on a Madrid treasure hunt showed how AI-generated location clues could be improved together by adding more observational detail to make them more engaging and challenging. www.linkedin.com/pulse/better...

Here is a summary of a reflective starter activity from day 3 of my LFEE course comparing teacher-written song lyrics with AI-generated versions and exploring cognitive offloading, desirable difficulty and how challenge helps make learning more memorable. www.linkedin.com/pulse/human-...

Here is a summary of how participants on my LFEE Europe 'Supercharge Your Teaching with ChatGPT and AI' in Madrid designed, fact-checked and prepared their own AI-supported city treasure hunts ready to trial together across the city tomorrow. www.linkedin.com/pulse/design...