Teachers and Learners Exploring AI through Collaboration

Webinar date: October 2025
Presenter: Mark Smith

This webinar explored how teacher and learner collaboration can support meaningful AI integration in language education. It shares CPD ideas and adaptable classroom strategies—like prompt creation, fact-checking, and translanguaging—to foster autonomy, critical thinking, and digital literacy.

This webinar explored:

• Collaborative approaches to AI use in language education
• CPD initiatives that support teacher development
• Adaptable classroom strategies for autonomy and critical thinking
• Learner engagement and digital literacy through AI tools

About the presenter

Mark teaches English as a Foreign Language at Wimbledon School of English and English for Academic Purposes at University College London. He has also delivered Teacher Development workshops in various countries around the world.

His recent focus is on helping teachers and learners navigate the fast-evolving world of AI integration in language education. Mark believes AI can be a force for good when used to promote engagement, empowerment, and autonomy in learning. His sessions explore practical, accessible ways to use AI that encourage self-directed learning and critical thinking, without losing sight of human connection in the classroom.