As a result of the technological advancements made in the last few years, education has been in a progressive state. However, what does this mean for the language education industry? What are the challenges that this will bring with it? Will it facilitate teaching and learning?

The Eaquals AI panelists will answer these and more questions about AI in Education during their discussion. Have you met them?

Ben Knight

Ben Knight is Head of Pedagogy Research at Oxford University Press. He is responsible for making sure there is a clear research-informed pedagogical approach underpinning Oxford ELT courses and learning materials. He is particularly focused on using data-driven digital learning materials to help teachers and learners be more successful in their language learning. He has worked for various organisations, including the British Council, Cambridge Assessment, International House and City & Guilds.  

Anna Maroutian

Anna is a DELTA qualified teacher/teacher trainer with over 20 years of experience in the English Language field both in Ireland and abroad. She is passionate about photography in particular and technology in general. She strongly believes that the arrival of AI and VR will and already is revolutionising the world of ELT.

Julie Wallis

Julie Wallis is the Director of The London School. She is AISLi President, an Eaquals trustee and sits on the board of International House London. She has extensive experience in leadership and academic management. Over the past thirty-five years she has delivered plenary presentations, workshops and training courses on academic management, methodology, CPD coaching and more specific workshops and courses on CLIL and teaching to learners with learning differences. She is particularly interested in humanistic principles and approaches.

She is both and AISLi Academic Coordinator. She has worked as a teacher trainer for organisations including Eaquals, AISLi, LEND, NILE, Transform ELT, Pilgrims and Bell.

She holds a BA, is DELTA and CertIBET qualified and is a trained inspector for AISLi and Eaquals.

Joshua Tomasini

Joshua Tomasini is a bilingual English and Italian speaker who was born in Malta and raised in Italy. He is a Celta-certified English teacher with almost three years of experience in teaching English as a foreign language to adult learners of various ages and backgrounds. He specializes in teaching advanced levels, such as C1 and C2, and has experience preparing his students for exams such as IELTS, TOEIC, and Cambridge English.