VietCALL, in cooperation with HUFLIT and STESOL, is pleased to announce a three-part webinar series featuring Nik Peachey, a distinguished educator and educational technology specialist with over thirty years of international experience in teaching, teacher training, and digital learning consultancy.
Nik Peachey is a widely recognised educator, author, and learning technology consultant whose work spans teacher professional development, digital literacy, and AI in education. He has taught and trained educators in a broad range of institutional contexts across the world. His publications include influential titles on blended learning, digital tools, and generative AI in the language classroom. Nik has collaborated with prominent organisations including the British Council, BBC, Cambridge University Press, and Oxford University Press, and has received two British Council Innovations Awards for his contributions to educational technology. He continues to advocate for the thoughtful and transformative integration of technology in language teaching and learning.
Webinar Abstracts
Webinar 1: AI Activities and Resources for English Language Teachers — Acknowledging the Risks and Realising the Opportunities
Date: 31 May 2025
This interactive session explores how AI chatbots and large language models can be used effectively to enhance teaching practices. Participants will examine practical strategies for balancing the risks and opportunities of AI in education, with a focus on how AI prompting can streamline lesson planning and support professional development. The session also considers AI’s potential as a coaching tool that helps educators reflect on and refine their practice.
Webinar 2: AI Tools for the Language Classroom
Date: June 28, 2025
The recent proliferation of AI tools in education has created both opportunity and complexity for language educators. This session introduces a range of AI tools designed for use inside and outside the language classroom, providing practical insights into their potential to support teaching and enhance learning outcomes. Participants will develop skills for critically evaluating these tools, understanding their limitations, and avoiding common implementation pitfalls.
Webinar 3: Study AI — Improving Your Prompting and Use of AI Tools.
Date: July 27, 2025
This session introduces a curated set of short courses designed to help educators harness the potential of generative AI. The task-based courses are suitable for all experience levels, from early-career teachers to teacher educators.
About Nik Peachey
- Director of Pedagogy at PeacheyPublications
- Recipient of two British Council Innovations Awards
- Author of influential resources including "ChatGPT in the Language Classroom," "Digital Tools for Teachers," and "Hacking Creativity"
- Extensive global experience working with prominent educational organizations such as the British Council, BBC, Cambridge University Press, and Oxford University Press
- Specialized expertise in online, remote, and blended learning environments
This webinar series is organised in cooperation between VietCALL and HUFLIT. Registration details will be announced shortly. VietCALL welcomes members and language educators to participate.