Date
Wednesday 25 February 2026 - 16:00 to 17:00

Introduction

In the modern English Language Teaching (ELT) landscape, technology is no longer just an optional extra, it is a vital tool for organisational and behavioral management. However, as we move towards digital solutions, the true strength of a classroom remains the person leading it.

In Southeast Asia, where class sizes are large and resources vary, the challenge for educators is to use technology not just for content delivery but to create a more manageable, motivating, and equitable learning environment. This webinar, “Technology that tames the chaos: managing and motivating with digital tools,” features insights directly from practicing teachers. These educators will share their first-hand experiences in transforming challenging classroom dynamics into streamlined hubs of engagement using both high-tech and low-tech strategies.

Who is this webinar for?

This event is designed for English language teachers, teacher educators, and academic managers across Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam, Philippines and Malaysia), who are seeking practical, scalable strategies to manage modern classroom dynamics. 

Key highlights:

  • Discover how to motivate and boost student autonomy using digital tools.
  • Gain insights into "low-tech" and low-bandwidth solutions that ensure classroom management tools remain inclusive and accessible to all learners.
  • Access examples showing how mobile apps and LMS platforms are being used to bridge the communication gap.
  • Learn how to map digital tool usage directly to the British Council’s CPD Framework—specifically in monitoring engagement and adjusting lesson flow.

REGISTER NOW

When: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Time: 16.00 – 17.00 Indonesia, Myanmar, Viet Nam and Thailand time

Where: Online on Zoom and TeachingEnglish Asia Facebook page

Registration: You can register by clicking on the ‘register’ button. After registering, you’ll receive an email with your attendee link.

Fee: Free

Organiser: British Council

Language: All the online sessions will be delivered only in English.

Certification: Participants will receive an e-certificate of attendance at the end of the webinar.

For any registration queries, please write to TeachingEnglishAsia@britishcouncil.org

About the speakers and moderator

Speaker Trần Ngọc Châu (Vietnam)

Chau Tran is an English teacher at Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School for the Gifted in Can Tho City, Vietnam. With several years of experience teaching high school students, she designs engaging learning experiences that blend pedagogy with practical classroom technology. She is passionate about using simple digital tools, interactive platforms, assessment tools, and AI-assisted activities to boost participation, motivation, and smoother classroom routines.

Speaker Ismi Fajarsih (Indonesia)

Ismi Fajarsih is an English teacher at SMAN 1 Kasihan, Bantul, Yogyakarta, and Chair of the MGMP English Bantul. She led AI training for English teachers, including hands-on workshops with voice recognition tools and class simulations. She was also a speaker at a SEAQIL webinar on “From 4Cs to 6Cs,” discussing technology’s impact on language education.

Moderator Daniel Ari Widhiatama

Daniel Ari Widhiatama is a lecturer in the English Language Education Study Program at Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta. He also serves as Head of the Global Engagement Office and Head of C-TALL. Active in iTELL, he contributes to teacher development programs with iTELL, the British Council, and teacher associations across Indonesia. His research focuses on technology-assisted pedagogy and extensive reading.

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