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Lessons that do not demand that students think are a disservice to them. Quality feedback from above, below, sideways... Reach out and connect instead of trying to be interesting – this is more interesting. Solutions create unexpected problems somewhere else. Teaching is not rocket science; it is much more difficult than rocket science. Thinking out of a box might not be anything but thinking in a bigger box. We all like to think that we’ve got a personal life, too. When you chance upon a new (digital) tool, be critical: does the tool enhance the task or distract the learner from it? • Why am I doing this right now and how is it going to help them in their future life? To my knowledge, there were five Estonians at the IATEFL Conference this spring: Helena Metslang making a presentation; Erika Jeret making a poster presentation; Ene Peterson; Helle-Mari Märtson getting her first feel of an English teachers’ international conference; and me, representing EATE (the last four also in the picture below). I still feel this is a wonderful experience, especially for first-timers. So, would you like to pluck up your courage and apply for a chance to present at one of the upcoming events? 47th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Liverpool, UK (8–12 April 2013) 48th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Harrogate, UK (1–5 April 2014)
Four Estonians at IATEFL: Helle-Mari Märtson, Erika Puusemp, Erika Jeret and Ene Peterson
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