APPI Talks

After a rocky start to the school year, Anabel and Shawn are back in action—and more energized than ever! In this exciting episode, they reveal the details of an upcoming event you won’t want to miss. To keep things fresh, they spotlight two fantastic apps every teacher should know about—because, sometimes, you need a little something just for yourself! Stick around until the end, where they share two inspiring teaching ideas: one tailored for primary teachers and the other perfect for secondary classrooms. 🎙️✨📚 Elevate - https://elevateapp.com Balance - https://balanceapp.com

🎙️ Podcast Announcement: Engaging the Classroom with Graphic Novels! Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we dive into the world of graphic novels and their powerful impact on classroom learning. 📚✨ Graphic novels, combining visual art with written text, have gained significant recognition and popularity. These engaging tools can boost both reading and writing skills, particularly for reluctant readers and visually oriented learners. Our guest today – Alex Popovski – will give us a few tips on how we can effectively incorporate graphic novels into our curriculum, transforming the way students interact with literature. Alex, who is also the current president of IATEFL, will also give us some information on the upcoming annual conference in 2025 which will take place in Scotland. Stay tuned, and discover how graphic novels can revolutionize your teaching methods and enhance your students' learning experience. 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! .

This podcast give some key information on the 37th Annual Conference. See you there!

In this episode, you can learn a little more about the history of APPI, hear a personal story about being passionate about English and becoming a teacher.

Anabel and Shawn talk about the aim of APPI Talks - This is a podcast for teachers by teachers. Along the way, they share an idea for pair and group work.

In this episode we explore the power of threes – We have a lineup of three educators named Anna, each sharing their unique experiences and perspectives. First, we’ll delve into the magic of motivating very young learners with story books, revealing how storytelling can spark a lifelong love of learning. Then, we’ll see how important it is to do something “new” when you go to a conference to enhance your professional development and to do a bit of networking as well as talk about the advantages of applying mindfulness in the classroom. Finally, we’ll introduce the concept of interculturalism and discuss its crucial role in today’s diverse classroom and how you can use projects to expand this concept in the classroom. From practical tips to thought-provoking discussions, this episode has it all. Stay tuned and enjoy the chat.

In this episode, Anabel and Shawn interview Annie Altamirano, who gives an amazing overview of what Formative Assessment is while at the same time giving practical considerations for Formative Feedback, promoting student awareness of their abilities and the right feedback for them to build on the strengths and overcome their weaknesses.

Anabel and Shawn whip up a wonderful recipe for classroom enjoyment. This is a discussion of some tips for promoting the best classroom atmosphere possible. Challenge and fun can go hand in hand!