Date
Wednesday 21 January 2026 - 16:00 to 17:00

Introduction

Technology is no longer optional in the modern English Language Teaching (ELT) classroom—it is essential. However, in the rapid shift toward digital tools, there is a growing risk of losing the human connection that sits at the heart of education. In Southeast Asia, where classroom realities are complex and diverse, the challenge is to ensure technology serves pedagogy, not the other way around.

This webinar in association with iTELL Indonesia entitled “Humanising technology in teacher education,” will explore how we can leverage digital resources to enhance personalised, collaborative, and reflective learning. By focusing on human-centric design, we move beyond mere tool adoption to foster emotional intelligence, critical reflection, and ethical practice in teacher development.

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), particularly those looking for sustainable ways to integrate technology into their unique local contexts.

Key highlights:

●        Analyze existing ICT integration models through the lens of the teachers.

●        Discover replicable methods for using technology to facilitate peer mentorship and authentic, practice-based learning.

●        Join a vital conversation on ethical challenges to ensure inclusive teacher education.

●        Gain insights into sustainable, human-focused approaches to professional development that strengthen the entire school ecosystem.

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When: Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Time: 15:30 Myanmar time, 16.00 Indonesia (WIB) Viet Nam and Thailand time, 17:00 Malaysia and Philippines 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 Dr. Gumawang Jati, M.A. (Indonesia)

Anuncius Gumawang Jati is a Senior English Lecturer and Teacher Trainer at Universitas Katolik Parahyangan, Indonesia, and President of iTELL. He has worked extensively with the British Council on technology-integrated teacher development across Southeast Asia. His work focuses on digital pedagogy, AI-assisted learning, and ethical, human-centred use of technology in ELT.

Speaker Dr. Napat Jitpaisarnwattana (Thailand)-

Napat Jitpaisarnwattana (www.digital-elt.org) is a lecturer in English and CALL at Silpakorn University, Thailand. He recently completed an MSt in Machine Learning and Automated Language Assessment at the University of Cambridge. He holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics (KMUTT) and degrees from Oxford and Lancaster. He is an associate editor of rEFLections and MJELT. His research focuses on digital literacies, AI, NLP, LMOOCs and learning analytics.

Moderator Shelia Anjarani

Shelia Anjarani is a lecturer and researcher in English Language Education at Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto (UMP), Indonesia. She is a board director of iTELL (Indonesia Technology-Enhanced Language Learning), leading teacher training, workshops, and seminars on technology integration in ELT across Indonesia. She has published research in national and international journals and authored three books on technology-supported English language teaching, including Teaching Speaking with AI.

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