Ep 29: Orlando Delgado on Taking ELT Online in the Time of COVID

04/14/20 • 56 min

In this episode, I'm happy to welcome a returning guest: Orlando Delgado.
Orlando is the Director of Teacher Training & Development Operations for IH Mexico and has been a teacher trainer and CELTA and DELTA assessor for over 10 years around the world. Orlando is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about online teaching and training in particular – and this week, we’re talking about what’s going on in the world right now and how that affects the ELT industry.
At the time of recording, we're in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, which is impacting how we’re thinking about teaching, learning, professional development, and communication in general. So in this episode, Orlando is here with me for a lively and informal conversation in which we reflect on what all of this could mean for our industry... and try to bring you some general insight and advice on transitioning online.

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