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  • The Impact of Assessment on Teaching & Learning: Assessment for Learning & The Role of AI

    The Impact of Assessment on Teaching & Learning: Assessment for Learning & The Role of AI
    Jan 15 2026

    How can assessment be used to support learning, not just measure it?
    This final episode of our series on the impact of assessment on teaching and learning explores alternative assessment methods like portfolios, peer feedback, and gamification — and how AI is reshaping the future of feedback and test design.
    Jo Szoke and Nate Owen also tackle ethical concerns and the importance of keeping humans in the loop.
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    33 Min.
  • The Impact of Assessment on Teaching & Learning: Can Assessment Drive Real Change?

    The Impact of Assessment on Teaching & Learning: Can Assessment Drive Real Change?
    Jan 15 2026

    Can reforming exams lead to better teaching and learning?
    In the third episode of this series, we explore the institutional and policy-level impact of assessment. From integrated skills testing to equity and standardization, Nate Owen and Jo Szoke discuss how assessment design can influence national education systems, and why teacher buy-in is essential for lasting change.
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    20 Min.
  • The Impact of Assessment on Teaching & Learning: What Teachers Need to Know

    The Impact of Assessment on Teaching & Learning: What Teachers Need to Know
    Jan 15 2026

    What does assessment literacy really mean for teachers?
    Episode 2 in our series on the impact of assessment on teaching and learning focuses on the classroom with Jo Szoke and Nate Owen exploring how teachers can design assessments that support learning.
    We discuss reliability, fairness, rubrics, and how to balance exam preparation with communicative language teaching — plus tips for managing student expectations and motivation.
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    26 Min.
  • The Impact of Assessment on Teaching & Learning: How Does Assessment Shape Learning?

    The Impact of Assessment on Teaching & Learning: How Does Assessment Shape Learning?
    Jan 15 2026

    What is the real impact of assessment on learning?
    In this opening episode of our series exploring the dynamic relationship between assessment and learning in English Language Teaching, host Ben is joined by ELT Assessment experts Jo Szoke and Nate Owen to explore the concept of washback, the influence of tests on teaching, and how it can be both positive and negative.
    Nate and Jo share personal stories, classroom experiences, and research insights to help us rethink how assessment can support motivation and progress.
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    34 Min.
  • Motivation & Social Learning: Creating Culture & Motivating Through Community

    Motivation & Social Learning: Creating Culture & Motivating Through Community
    Nov 17 2025
    The focus shifts to classroom culture and the teacher’s role in shaping it in the final episode of our Motivation and Social Learning series. Fiona Mauchline, Nick Thorner and Ed Dudley discuss how to build safe, inclusive, and motivating environments from day one. They look at everything from managing group dynamics and identifying key influencers, to setting classroom norms and scaffolding risk-taking. The episode also explores how rules, routines, and micro-objectives can empower learners, and how teachers can balance correction with encouragement to foster confidence.
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    34 Min.
  • Motivation & Social Learning: Blended Learning & Making Digital Work for ELT

    Motivation & Social Learning: Blended Learning & Making Digital Work for ELT
    Nov 17 2025
    How do we blend the best of digital and face-to-face learning? In the third episode of our Motivation and Social Learning series, Fiona Mauchline, Nick Thorner and Ed Dudley explore the practicalities and pedagogical implications of blended learning in ELT. From QR code quizzes to multimodal communication and anonymous participation, the episode offers real classroom examples of how technology can enhance—not replace—human connection. The panel also discusses the risks of over-reliance on digital tools, the importance of boundaries, and how to maintain classroom focus and inclusivity in tech-rich environments.
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    27 Min.
  • Motivation & Social Learning: Social Learning and the Power of Connection

    Motivation & Social Learning: Social Learning and the Power of Connection
    Nov 17 2025
    In episode 2 of our Motivation and Social Learning series, Fiona Mauchline, Nick Thorner and Ed Dudley unpack the concept of social learning and its critical role in language acquisition. They compare solitary learning experiences with group-based classroom dynamics, highlighting how peer interaction, relevance, and belonging can dramatically affect learner outcomes. The discussion also touches on the teacher’s role in building rapport, the importance of group motivation, and how online learning environments can both support and hinder social connection.
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    23 Min.
  • Motivation & Social Learning: Motivation in the Modern ELT Classroom

    Motivation & Social Learning: Motivation in the Modern ELT Classroom
    Nov 17 2025
    In this opening episode of our series on Motivation and Social Learning, Ben is joined by ELT experts Fiona Mauchline, Nick Thorner and Ed Dudley to explore the evolving nature of learner motivation in today’s digital-first world. Drawing on personal teaching experiences and research insights, the conversation delves into intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, the impact of dopamine-driven apps like Duolingo, and the challenges of sustaining engagement over time. The panel also reflects on how motivation is not just internal but deeply social, and how teachers can foster it through purposeful interaction and classroom design.
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    41 Min.