NCTE 2025

As AI and digital tools become increasingly embedded in English language teaching, it is essential to ensure that educators—our most human and vital resource in education—remain at the heart of the innovation process. This interactive workshop makes a compelling case for centering teacher well-being in discussions around AI integration in ELT. Grounded in social-emotional learning (SEL), we will explore practical, human-centered approaches to using AI in ways that support both teacher and student growth. Participants will engage in reflective dialogue, explore classroom-ready activities, and experience hands-on strategies designed to foster emotional resilience, creativity, and digital literacy in multilingual learners.