Technology in the Classroom | Best Apps, Google Classroom & Modern ELT Tips - S01E04

Welcome to How to English: Teach and Learn with Gav & Em!In S01E04, Gav and Em explore one of the biggest topics in modern English teaching: technology in the classroom. From simple notebooks and pens to Google Classroom, Quizlet, Duolingo, Bluetooth speakers, interactive whiteboards and online learning platforms, they discuss what really helps students learn—and what might just be technology for technology's sake.Whether you're an English teacher, TEFL/TESOL professional, language learner, or simply interested in educational technology, this episode is packed with practical ideas, classroom tips, and honest discussion.💬 We'd love to hear from you!What's your favourite piece of classroom technology?Do you use Google Classroom, Quizlet, Kahoot!, or something else? Share your teaching tips in the comments.⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.#TechnologyInTheClassroom #ELT #TEFL #TESOL #EnglishTeacher #LearnEnglish #GoogleClassroom #Quizlet #Duolingo #EducationalTechnology #TeachingEnglish #EnglishPodcast #HowToEnglishReferences:WhatsApp https://www.whatsapp.com/Messenger https://www.messenger.com/Quizlet https://quizlet.com/Duolingo https://www.duolingo.com/Grammarly https://www.grammarly.comMagoosh https://magoosh.com/Google Classroom https://classroom.google.com/Skype https://www.skype.com/WebEx https://www.webex.com/Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to How to English00:38 – Introducing technology in the classroom02:05 – Pens, notebooks, tablets and taking notes04:20 – Recording English lessons and getting permission06:15 – Using Quizlet for vocabulary practice09:05 – Photos of the whiteboard and homework reminders10:25 – WhatsApp and Messenger groups for students13:40 – Should teachers correct students in group chats?16:10 – Duolingo, Magoosh and language-learning apps18:45 – From cassette players to smartphones22:15 – Why Bluetooth speakers transformed teaching24:35 – Videos, tablets, laptops and projectors26:30 – Are interactive whiteboards worth using?29:35 – Using Google Classroom for homework32:35 – Real-time classroom conversations with chat apps34:05 – Online calendars and real-world digital tasks36:25 – Technology for learning—or technology for its own sake?39:05 – Screen time, virtual classrooms and meaningful communication41:40 – Is technology a barrier or a bridge?43:15 – Final thoughts and listener questions