Nik Peachey: How online tools can unleash student creativity

In the very first episode of ELTtime, our Digital Manager, Matt, chats with Nik Peachey, a well-known teacher trainer and learning technology consultant. Expect inspiring discussions about creativity and innovation in the classroom, recommendations for handy apps to use, as well as hidden pitfalls to avoid when using tech in the classroom. Let us know if you enjoyed the episode! Get in touch with any suggestions or questions – you can find us at @garneteducation everywhere! LINKS Nik’s publications: – Digital Video a Manual for Language Teachers, Hacking Creativity, Digital Tools for Teachers and Thinking Critically through Digital Media Nik’s EdTech and ELT blog Nik’s Learning technology and ELT newsletter 21st Century Skills in the ELT classroom – Coming soon. Nik wrote chapter 2: Creativity and Innovation in ELT classes Shot clip – a social movie making app with different templates. Lyrics training – You can watch music videos and recreate the lyrics Hypersay – Nik uses this in presentations and conferences CHAPTERS 0 – 0:19 – Intro 0:19 – 5:20 – ELTons and blended learning 5:20 – 9:48 – Creativity and innovation in the classroom 9:48 – 12:13 – How to create videos in a classroom setting 12:13 – 13:44 – Recommended resources, apps and websites for teachers to use 13:44 – 16:35 – Classroom management and video making 16:35 – 18:49 – Do activities such as video making favour outgoing students? 18:49 – 21:49 – Music podcasts 21:49 – 24:39 – Creative writing and texting 24:39 – 27:29 – Pitfalls to avoid when using tech 27:29 – 28:56 – Digital divide between teachers and students 28:56 – 30:28 – Do teachers actually want to use tech in their classroom? 30:28 – 32:00 – Have attention spans been ruined by social media? 32:00 – 35:38 – Are translation apps putting teachers out of business? 35:38 – Outro