🌍 Featuring ideas from Rachel Toncelli, Ilka Kostka, Robert Stroud, David D. Perrodin, Gabriela Villafradez, Thom Jones, Shannon Bishop-Swart, Alex Baratta, Lynsey Mori, and Fajarudin Akbar!
In this inaugural episode, we’re exploring Issue 36 (November–December 2026), our special SELF issue dedicated to wellbeing in education…
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What does it really mean to support wellbeing in our classrooms? How can we maintain meaningful human connections in an increasingly technology-driven world? And what practical steps can educators take to create healthier, more supportive learning environments?
Join our two AI hosts as they bring the latest TUG articles to life, exploring:
🌱 Human connection in language learning — Rachel Toncelli and Ilka Kostka explore how meaningful relationships can be woven throughout English language education.
🤖 AI and technostress — Robert Stroud questions whether AI is genuinely making learning easier or creating new pressures for students and educators.
❤️ The emotional side of teaching — David D. Perrodin considers why students often remember their teachers more than the grammar they learned.
💚 Rest and academic wellbeing — Gabriela Villafradez explores the importance of listening to our bodies and rethinking rest in academic life.
🎭 Identity in digital spaces — Thom Jones examines online avatars and what they mean for authenticity and our sense of self.
📚 Wellbeing through academic writing — Shannon Bishop-Swart and Alex Baratta share ways to incorporate intentional wellbeing activities into extended academic writing.
🗺️ Territory mapping for student wellbeing — Lynsey Mori introduces a practical approach to helping students reflect on their experiences and wellbeing.
🗣️ AI for Business English speaking — Fajarudin Akbar explores how AI-supported speaking practice can help students move from pressure towards greater confidence.
Throughout the episode, we connect these perspectives with practical ideas that educators can reflect on, adapt, and bring into their own classrooms.
Whether you’re a teacher, researcher, teacher educator, or simply passionate about education, we hope this episode gives you something useful to think about and try.
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