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BRIGHT TEACHERS WEBINAR

THE CYBER SAVVY TEACHER – Teaching English in the Digital Age – Balance, Not Ban!

FREE & ONLINE event for English teachers

Students today spend up to 6–9 hours a day online — and the challenge for teachers is no longer to ban technology, but to help students use it wisely.

Discover practical strategies for keeping students focused, encouraging critical thinking, and creating healthier digital habits in today’s classrooms.

Join the Bright Teachers Webinar — a free online event for English teachers and aspiring educators!

WHEN: Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 6:30 PM (Romanian time)

WHERE: Online, on ZOOM

WEBINAR TOPIC:

„THE CYBER SAVVY TEACHER – Teaching English in the Digital Age – Balance, Not Ban!”

The participation is FREE of charge.

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In this webinar, you will learn:

A relevant approach for today’s classrooms, including:

  • Practical strategies to help students stay focused in a world full of digital distractions.
  • How to support students in building healthier digital habits without rejecting technology altogether.
  • Ideas for using technology as a meaningful educational tool — not just entertainment

 

Practical takeaways:

  • Simple, high-impact strategies you can apply immediately in your classroom.
  • Tips for creating more engaging, focused, and emotionally balanced learning experiences.
  • Practical ways to guide students towards smarter, safer, and healthier technology use.

 

BONUS: All participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Meet the speakers:

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LOREDANA MANOLACHE

CELTA-certified teacher of English

With a background in languages and psychology, Loredana has been teaching at Shakespeare School since 2009. She brings extensive experience preparing students for Cambridge exams, designing courses for different age groups, and creating meaningful classroom connections.

Learn more about the speaker

Loredana is a dedicated ESL teacher who has been working at Shakespeare School since 2009, bringing years of experience and passion to her classroom.

She graduated from the Faculty of Foreign Languages at the University of Bucharest, as well as from the Faculty of Psychology, which enriches her teaching with a strong understanding of student development. She also holds a Master’s degree in Modern Translations and a CELTA certificate, demonstrating her commitment to high-quality language teaching and continuous professional growth.

She has extensive experience in preparing students for Cambridge exams at all levels, from A1 to C1, consistently supporting learners in achieving excellent results. In addition, she has designed and developed numerous courses tailored to different age groups and proficiency levels, combining linguistic expertise with a student-centered approach.

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GINA PODARU

CELTA-certified teacher of English

Gina has been teaching at Shakespeare School since 2014, working with learners of all ages, from young children to adults. She specialises in Cambridge exam preparation, mentors new teachers, and is passionate about using technology in creative and meaningful ways to enhance the learning experience.

Learn more about the speaker

Gina currently coordinates the PET level and serves as a mentor for new teachers within the school, playing an active role in both academic team development and the creation of teaching materials.

Over the years, Gina Podaru has specialised in English language teaching, earning internationally recognised Cambridge qualifications such as TKT and CELTA. She has also delivered professional development workshops for both Shakespeare School teachers and English teachers across Bucharest as part of the Bright Teachers programme organised at Cărturești Bookstore.

Passionate about the evolution of technology and its impact on education, Gina strongly believes that digital tools can become valuable and creative resources in both teaching and the learning experience when used in a balanced and meaningful way.

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This webinar is perfect for:

  • Aspiring, new, or experienced English teachers.
  • Professionals considering a career change towards English language teaching.
  • Anyone interested in improving student engagement.

How this webinar will help you?

  • You’ll discover practical ways to create more focused and balanced classrooms
  • You’ll learn how to guide students towards healthier and smarter technology habits
  • You’ll connect with other educators and explore real digital-age classroom challenges together

You will be able to...

  • Create a healthier classroom environment where students stay focused and engaged.
  • Learn practical ways to encourage responsible technology use and digital balance.
  • Build stronger connections with students while promoting critical thinking and online safety.

How do you register?

  • Participation is FREE of charge.
  • Registration is done based on the form at the bottom of the page. 
  • There are only a limited number of spots available.

Over 1,000 English teachers joined our previous Bright Teachers webinar, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive! ⭐

So if you’re tired of webinars filled with theory and are looking for a session that will give you practical tools you can actually use — THIS WEBINAR IS FOR YOU! 👌

Register by filling in this form

EMPATHETIC FEEDBACK. Fostering Respect and Trust in the Teacher-Student Relationship

Discover practical strategies and activities for delivering empathetic feedback to our students on both their spoken and written discourse.

Let’s explore the essence of empathy in feedback, by understanding students’ perspectives and valuing them in order to cultivate a culture of support and increased self-esteem

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your feedback practices and empower your students to reach their full potential.

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The presentation will touch upon points such as:

  • The importance of empathy in the feedback process: exploring how empathy can enhance students’ receptiveness and amplify the effects of feedback on academic performance.
  • Effective techniques for giving empathetic feedback: discussing concrete strategies and practical approaches that can be used to ensure the delivery of feedback in a sensitive and constructive manner, taking into account the various emotional needs of students.
  • The role of feedback in fostering students’ socio-emotional development: analyzing how appropriate feedback can contribute to the formation of positive self-esteem and a growth mindset, thereby encouraging personal and academic progress.