Technology and Innovation

Tools and Techniques That Shape Language Learning

Exploring the evolving intersection of technology, pedagogy and practice.


Rethinking what innovation means in English language teaching

The Technology and Innovation strand at FoELT 2025 goes beyond gadgets and apps. It’s about reimagining how we teach – through better tools, smarter design, and more inclusive, engaging pedagogical approaches.

From AI and adaptive learning to low-tech solutions that improve learner autonomy and inclusion, this strand is for educators open to change – and ready to explore what innovation looks like in their own context.

Challenge your assumptions, update your toolkit, and see what’s possible when pedagogy meets possibility.

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What to expect from the Technology and Innovation strand

  • Practical insights into using technology meaningfully in the classroom
  • Innovations in teacher development, course design and assessment
  • Critical perspectives on AI, automation and digital inclusion
  • Tools that empower teachers and support learners in real-world contexts
  • Access to recordings after the event

Click the button below to explore the full programme.

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Note: You do not need to register for individual sessions — one registration gives you access to everything.

Missed last year’s event?

Selected recordings from FoELT 2024 are available to stream. We’ve curated a few highlights for quick inspiration.

Meet the speakers


Enock Mbenza

Innovative student-podcasting activities to enhance both communicative competence and 21st century skills

Wes Harven Guillemer Maravilla

Debate for a connected world: preparing Thai EFL students for the challenges and opportunities of the IoT age

Fajarudin Akbar

Hands-on with Generative AI: personalizing ELT materials for different learners and contexts

Plamen Kushiev

Humanising English language teaching: ChatGPT as a reflective partner

Ali Caszadeh Mataki

AI and ethics in ELT: tools, tasks and transformative pedagogy

Powered by Trinity College London

Trinity supports innovation in teaching and learning through flexible assessments and modern training pathways:

  • ISE Digital — A flexible four-skills English test, available fully online
  • NoteLab English — AI powered lesson plan generator
  • Skill Up! — App aimed at 5-to-14-year-olds

Live and on-demand sessions

This year, all sessions are delivered via StreamYard and embedded directly into the interactive programme.

You can:

  • Watch live in your browser – no downloads required
  • Access the session recording on the same page immediately after it ends
  • Share links with colleagues or view on-demand at your own pace
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