NEWSLETTER: 30 OCTOBER- 6 NOVEMBER, 2025
Webinar 1: NYA LAB: “Meet the Researcher II”
An interactive Q&A session for graduate students
Time: 16:00 (GMT+3) | Date: Nov, 3, 2025
Speakers: Assoc. Prof. Nur Yigitoğlu Aptoula & Prof. Eva Lindgren
Session details:
This session offers an excellent opportunity to discuss the study, explore its findings, and ask questions directly to the researcher. Participants are encouraged to read the article in advance to engage meaningfully in the Q&A.
Join for an interactive Q&A session with Prof. Eva Lindgren (Umeå University) on her recent study about enhancing participatory writing in Swedish middle-school classrooms. You can find the reading text through the QR code in the Insta link below.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKNCw2CJwmOAKnp3ezQl-RxW8jzCvNQpl2TD40/
Register here:
https://bulive.bogazici.edu.tr/b/nur-pxm-8u9-tpg
Webinar 2: EF EDUCATION: “Writing Great Class Materials”
Time: 17.00 CET | Date: Nov, 5
Speakers: Maya Hughes
Session details:
All teachers have to prepare activities and materials, from the simplest roleplay instructions through to reading activities and class tests. In this workshop, you’ll gain professional advice from one of EF’s senior editors on how to make your materials lead to the right language learning outcomes and what pitfalls to avoid.
Register here: https://www.ef.com/wwen/tz/webinar/
Webinar 3: Technology for Second Language Learning Conference: “Building Knowledge of Generative AI in Applied Linguistics”
Time: check for detailed schedule | Date: Nov 5–8, 2025
Plenary Speakers: Tony Berber Sardinha, Serge Bibauw, Sanghee Kang, Yasin Karatay, Hye-won Lee & Jing Xu
Session details:
More than two years have elapsed since freely accessible generative AI (GenAI) captured the attention of professionals in applied linguistics. Since that time, groundbreaking developments continue to appear such as DeepSeekR1 and ChatGPT o-series models with integrated Chain-of-Thought functionality, each one inviting exploration by language teachers, test developers, and researchers who continue to increase understanding of GenAI uses in the field.
The 22nd Technology for Second Language Learning Conference will provide an opportunity to contribute to knowledge and understanding of GenAI for applied linguistics with a program featuring presentations on the theme Building Knowledge of Generative AI in Applied Linguistics. The conference theme is apt for marking the 20th anniversary of the launch of the doctoral program in Applied Linguistics & Technology at Iowa State University. Since its start in 2005, dozens of doctoral students and alumni have enriched the profession with their contributions—in particular, research and practice fueled by their view of applied linguistics as a field inextricably connected with the technologies used for learning, assessment, communication, and research.
Register here:
https://apling.engl.iastate.edu/conferences/technology-for-second-language-learning-conference/tsll-2025/
Webinar 4: EdWibo: “AI in Education: From Scepticism to Strategy Busting the 5 Biggest Myths”
Time: 12:00 PM | Date: Nov 6, 2025
Speakers: Stephen John Taylor & Sara Hutton
Session details:
In this focused session, we will shift your perspective from fear to practical strategy by tackling the 5 biggest myths surrounding AI. We'll directly address concerns like, "AI replaces teachers," and "AI feedback isn't reliable," proving the reality with the AI EdWiBo platform. This powerful tool is your dedicated teaching partner, designed to give you back at least 7 hours a week by handling repetitive tasks and providing consistent, bias-free assessment reports. We will demonstrate how EdWiBo reality busts the biggest myths and ensures equity and inclusivity in the EFL classroom.
Every participant receives a Free Incentive Starter Package, including platform registration, 10 free credits, and 10 full, printable assessment reports.
Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I6_JWGkATsOb-GtPMpCcSg#/registration