DIESOL 012.5 - BONUS: Check DIESOL TOSAs Shukes & Giff Out
The DIESOL Podcast | EdTech in ESL
Release Date: 03/30/2020
DIESOL 103 - How to build a content based curriculum with Dr. Brent Jones
The DIESOL Podcast | EdTech in ESL
Brent A. Jones is currently the Director of Language Programs at Konan University, Hirao School of Management, joins us to share about how he and his colleagues built a Content & Language Integrated Learning program that uses practical and applicable skillsets while acquiring English in a setting where most people don't speak English. Show Notes: Want to support the show? Leave us a review right here in your podcatcher! Subscribe to the show on
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DIESOL 102 - Beyond Time-Saving; Using AI Images for Language Development
The DIESOL Podcast | EdTech in ESL
Ever wondered how AI-generated images could transform language learning beyond just saving time? Join us on this episode of DIESOL, where we explore the uncharted territories of AI in language education. Ixchell & Brent try to break down the the self-scaffolding process of image generation and language development. Topics include: Discussing the potential of AI images in active language development. Exploring the shift from passive to active engagement with language through image generation. Highlighting the immediate feedback loop offered by AI, enabling real-time language and concept...
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DIESOL 101 - My colleagues want to improve their teaching, but don’t like “PD”. What do we do?
The DIESOL Podcast | EdTech in ESL
Ever wonder how you can inspire your teaching team to embrace PD, despite their busy schedules or PD resistance? Tune in to this episode to uncover practical solutions that bring professional development into the daily routine without the dread. Understanding Resistance: Recognizing some of the common obstacles to PD, from time constraints to skepticism about new methods. Building a PD Community: Tips for fostering a culture of shared learning and collaboration within your school or department. Redefining Professional Development: Discover alternatives to traditional PD that resonate with...
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DIESOL 100 - Top Tips from Teachers Around the World!
The DIESOL Podcast | EdTech in ESL
Welcome to a special milestone episode of the DIESOL podcast – Episode 100! In this celebratory edition, we turn the spotlight onto our listeners, friends of the show, guests of the show, new and old time listeners, the #DIESOLcrew, across the globe. We invited you to share your favorite tips, tricks, and / or tools with us. The response was overwhelming, and the result is a compilation of your favorite tips and tricks that every teacher should know! Here's to more sharing and innovating together in the field of ESOL! Above all, thank you all for being part of the DIESOL journey! Show...
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DIESOL 099 - How Can I Use AI to Help Me Prep for Classes?
The DIESOL Podcast | EdTech in ESL
Do you find that you don't have enough time to customize your lessons and materials in the way that you want for your students? In this episode of The DIESOL Podcast, discover how AI can revolutionize your classroom prep strategies, offering personalized, innovative solutions to help you get ready for your curriculum, your lessons, your daily activities, and more. Listen in as we explore possibilities of integrating AI into your prep time, ensuring your lessons are as dynamic and effective as possible. Listen in for: Strategies for curriculum building with AI, tailoring content to meet your...
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DIESOL 098 - 7 Ways to Fit PD into Your Busy Schedule
The DIESOL Podcast | EdTech in ESL
Are you a busy educator looking for practical ways to integrate professional development into your hectic schedule? Brent Warner and Ixchell Reyes share 7 practical strategies and resources to customize your professional development journey, ensuring it fits seamlessly into your daily routine. In this episode: Discover how to organize your podcasts for targeted professional growth. Explore platforms like edX and LinkedIn Learning for free, flexible courses from top universities. Making sure your social media works for you, and not the other way around. And more! Got other ideas that would...
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DIESOL 097 - What Can Students Do To Learn English in a Non-English Speaking Country? Interview with Student and Teacher Mahmoud
The DIESOL Podcast | EdTech in ESL
Dive into the inspiring journey of Mahmoud, an English instructor and former artillery field member, in DIESOL podcast episode 97. Discover how Mahmoud, also known as Polaris, built his English language skills on his own terms, fostering a unique perspective on self-empowered language learning. His experiences, from offering free tours on the streets of Jordan to teaching English, offer valuable insights for both students and teachers. Tune in to hear about his innovative approaches to language learning and teaching. Key discussion points in the episode: Polaris' path from student-leader to...
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DIESOL 096 - 24 Tools for 2024
The DIESOL Podcast | EdTech in ESL
Happy new year! In this episode Brent and Ixchell dive into 24 tools to explore: lesson planning, time-savers, AI-infused search engines, angent builders, and more! Show Notes: Want to support the show? Leave us a review right here in your podcatcher! Subscribe to the show on or Thank you!!
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DIESOL 095 - Greg Foreman, EdTech Trainer
The DIESOL Podcast | EdTech in ESL
EdTech Trainer Greg Foreman joins us to talk about helping teachers get on board with technology use in the classroom, how to avoid overwhelming the tech resistant, and focusing in on what's important. Show Notes: Want to support the show? Leave us a review right here in your podcatcher! Subscribe to the show on or Thank you!!
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DIESOL 094 - AI and Agents and Bots, Oh My!
The DIESOL Podcast | EdTech in ESL
What are “Agents” and “GPTs” and most importantly, what does it matter in the ELT setting? We break it down and talk about some of the implications for what these “next wave” implementations of AI might mean for you and your future teaching. Show Notes: Want to support the show? Leave us a review right here in your podcatcher! Subscribe to the show on or Thank you!!
info_outlineSometimes we just need to take a break and hang out with some friends. This episode is a wide-ranging open conversation with Brent and Ryan & Brian from the Check This Out Podcast, Tom & Mike from TOSAs Talking Tech, and Shukes and Giff from Shukes & Giff.
This episode is just for fun, because we all need to blow off some steam, so come join us for some laughs. Back to the regular schedule next week!