26 September | 10:05 a.m. | ZOOM
Holding on to the magic in a high-tech learning environment
While technology—from online tools to AI writing support—has transformed education, it can’t replace the human connection found in the classroom. There’s a unique magic in the community we build through shared learning experiences.
This session explores how that magic happens, drawing on Vygotsky’s idea that learning is social. We’ll look at how simple classroom practices like pair work, feedback, and student choice create meaningful interactions that boost confidence, self-esteem, and joy in learning.
OLHA MADYLUS
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Olha is an international educator, author, and consultant with teaching experience across the UK, Greece, Hong Kong, and Venezuela. She is based in London and as well as working with Cambridge University Press & Assessment does consultation, teacher training and teacher trainer training for organisations such as The British Council and Ministries of Education worldwide. Olha specialises in learner motivation and classroom engagement and is known for her practical insight and engaging style. She is also the author of Film, TV, and Music, a popular photocopiable resource for teenagers published by Cambridge University Press & Assessment.
