Emily Bryson ELT

Another sketchnote I did from the fantastic British Council SEND conference.

Thanks to Kizilkan and Ozturk for such an incredibly informative session. I learned so much... and there was absolutely no way I could fit all their ideas on this 1080 x 1080 square!

I highly recommend watching the whole thing here:
https://youtu.be/F8QiNd2sAIM

What tips do you have for making learning supportive?

FYI - I take commissions for visual recordings. Just DM me and we can chat about it.

How to support dyslexic students Webinar: Divergence in EFL teaching - Supporting neurodivergent stu...

Want some super simple strategies for the inclusive classroom? In this webinar for the British Council Teaching English, I explore the challenges ELT practitioners have with teaching diverse learners and share some practical teaching tips to make learning accessible.

What are your main challenges and top tips?

https://youtu.be/hn80LeMyPRE?si=1aaoWzqaLSpaK7Oz

How to use visual thinking tips and tools to teach more inclusively In this inspiring and practical webinar, Emily Bryson explores how visual thinking strategies can transform the inclusive classroom. Discover how to support ...

Benefits of graphic facilitation for ELT.

Number 4: It's supportive.

Every learner is different. As teachers, it's important that we help each one succeed. This can mean making small changes to our classroom practices.

With graphic facilitation, this is simple. It uses international iconography as a basis of drawing simple images to support learning.

These can be used to check understanding and aid comprehension.

But it can also be used to support learners with additional needs.

Adult literacy learners who have limited or no script in their first language can copy the images. This is invaluable when written translations are not possible.

Learners with AD(H)D may benefit from sketchnoting or doodling during sessions. Many graphic facilitation techniques involve moving around the classroom, which can also be popular with learners who prefer activity.

Using visuals is a great way to reduce processing load. Mind maps, diagrams, infographics and hand drawn visual templates are a great way to make learning less overwhelming. This can be particularly supportive for learners with dyslexia, though personally I think everyone prefers fewer words and more pictures!

If you'd like to learn super simple techniques to support your learners, you can start any of my courses today! Now!

You'll gain confidence drawing simple icons and use them to create your own creative resources.

And you can add 1-2-1 coaching whenever you like! 😍

It's a fun way to develop your teaching.

http://www.emilybrysonelt.com/all-courses/

ELFpron aka English as a Lingua Franca Pronunciation = inclusive pronunciation teaching for global intelligibility.

Do you take an ELFPron approach to teaching? How do you embrace the wonderful diversity of learners' accents from all over the world?

Here's a quick overview blog that I wrote for Ellii:
https://ellii.com/blog/elf-pron-what-is-it-and-how-can-we-teach-it

Do you want to stand out from the crowd? I can help.

I once got this message on my website:

'Your unique style, drawings and charisma make you stand out from the crowd. I follow many teacher accounts and yet I always notice your new posts and tweets!'

So what makes me different? In short, I've learned to engage my audience with graphic facilitation techniques. This simple drawing took probably less than five minutes, but I'm pretty confident that a lot of people will stop scrolling out of interest. It's bright, it's fun and it's not your usual stock photo. It also communicates a clear message, which is the whole purpose of graphic facilitation.

My courses are aimed at supporting ELT professionals to engage their audience with simple drawings. This could be learners, course participants, trainees, editors, publishers or any other clients or colleagues.

I'll teach you how to draw simple icons for teaching and training. These icons are not art, they are communication. You can use them however you like, whether it's explaining a language point, taking notes, drawing a visual template as a zero prep activity or getting people's attention.

Learning graphic facilitation techniques was the best thing I ever did for my teaching and professional development. The CELTA, the Diploma and various other courses gave me the methodologies and the basics, but graphic facilitation made me stand out from the crowd - online, in my teaching, in my teacher training and even in my materials writing and action research mentoring.

It's my superpower. If you'd like to stand out from the crowd, check out my current courses:
http://www.emilybrysonelt.com/all-courses/

Check out the link or PM me for more information.

How do you remember what to say in webinars, presentations or training sessions?

One technique I use is to sketchnote my bullet points. Each icon reminds me what to say. E.g. the floppy disk reminds me to say that people with autism often have excellent memories for facts.

I created this visual summary for a recent webinar I did on accessibility for National Geographic Learning ELT

When I use visuals like these, I often get comments in the chat like 'I love your pictures' or 'This is so easy to understand'.

Sketchnoting is a simple technique I've learned to engage my audience and stand out from the crowd. It also helps reduce processing load in learners with limited literacy or with special educational needs.

The drawings in my sketchnotes are a visual vocabulary which I've learned over recent years.

If you want to learn get started with visual thinking, check out my courses, resources and freebies:

http://www.emilybrysonelt.com/

You can see more of my sketchnotes and find more information about using Graphic Facilitation in the ELT context on my website. I even have free lesson plans and an e-book.

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Professional development is so important to me. Over the years, I've done soooo many courses. CELTA, SQA ESOL Literacies PDA, Trinity Diploma, MA TESOL modules, Graphic Facilitation Training, Graphic Recording Training... not to mention all the smaller courses, such as ELTWell's Understanding Neurodiversity course.

How do you ensure that you keep growing professionally?

What are your top tips for giving and receiving feedback? I'd love to know your thoughts and experiences.

Here's a blog post of my own reflections & ideas:
https://ellii.com/blog/low-prep-high-impact-feedback-strategies

Looking for a cool lesson on a hot topic? Want to mesmerise your students with geothermal mysteries, Amazonian conservation and legendary serpents?

This 65-page resource pack is packed full of lesson ideas and teaching suggestions to enchant your learners.

It includes:
8 high-impact photos of the Boiling River (to inspire and engage)
7 versatile visual tools (to use with ANY photo!!)
1 creative sketchnote (to explore key facts)
1 infographic on the water cycle (to get scientific)

It also has 10+ extension task suggestions combining project based learning, inquiry based learning and visual literacy.

Check out the preview here:

https://www.emilybrysonelt.com/resources

Although it's designed with language learners in mind, it uses a highly visual emergent language approach, so is adaptable for every classroom and learning situation. There's something in it for everyone!

✨ All proceeds support the Boiling River—50% goes directly to the Boiling River Project charity, and the other 50% helps fund my future field trip so I can create even more magical resources like this.