Issue 53

Welcome to Issue 53 of the International House Journal of Education and Professional Development.

IH Journal Issue 53 Cover

A Note from the Editor, Christopher Walker

The hot topic for the past year or so has been AI. The internet is now awash with articles on how to use AI in language teaching - some of these articles may even have been AI generated - but what we have been waiting for is a more mature, more objective look at AI in the classroom. I am happy to report that in our special feature on AI and Technology we have two excellent articles on AI. The first, by Pilar Capaul, looks at AI as a tool or resource, not for generating content per se but as a resource in and of itself. Her smart and well-reasoned ideas will provide opportunities for your students to develop their critical thinking skills. Hend Elsheik looks at AI from a different perspective, and her article reflecting on AI in her own classroom will give you much to consider. Rounding out our mini special feature, Tamara Trías presents some new tools to add to your digital arsenal - I know I’ll be using these myself, as I can tell my students are growing tired of the same two or three apps popping up in every class...

Elsewhere, we have a fine collection of articles on the art and craft of language teaching. You’ll find much of interest - and immediate application - in both our Practical Matters and Young Learners sections, while the Teaching & Learning section will give you plenty to mull over. If, like Mike Turner (who offers his reflections on completing the Distance Delta), you want to pursue your studies in a more academic way, the In Academia section will satisfy your craving with new articles by Daniel Tse (continuing his look at sub-skills) and Kirstie Jackson Wilms (who has written this time about Language Learning Strategies).

Issue 53 is full of great reads, and highlights the fact that language teachers never rest - instead of spending the summer months holidaying, our writers spent their free time crafting something to elucidate and entertain. You’ll notice familiar names as well as writers who are new to the Journal - proof that we look for quality and originality above all else. So if you think that you’ve got a story to tell - send it to the Editor and you just might see your name in print next time!