The ELT Buzz News Report

All the "buzz" in English language teaching. May 15th.

May 15, 2023

Dear teachers,

Some of the recent “buzz” in English language teaching below.

My tip this week is this student written article in The Chronicle suggesting and providing evidence that students are using generative AI and ChatGPT much more than we think … Thoughtful stuff.

Also, see this short Seth Godin piece - Useful Assumptions For Teachers. Get more general articles in our always updated online magazine for educators.

David
Buzzer-in-Chief, ELT Buzz

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