Tesol 7 - The Most Innovative in ELT EdTech Award Application Survey

The Most Innovative in ELT EdTech Award recognizes outstanding individuals, teams, institutions, companies, associations, and startups that have developed or purposefully implemented innovative educational technology solutions to transform English Language Teaching (ELT). The award celebrates creativity, innovation, and measurable impact in enhancing language learning experiences and improving learners’ English language proficiency.

Colombian and international applicants may nominate their learning solution, including platforms, software, AI-powered tools, applications, devices, digital resources, or other technology-enhanced innovations that have demonstrated meaningful contributions to ELT.

If you would like to nominate a colleague or team who has championed educational technology in ELT, please provide their name and email address here. We will contact them directly.

Steps to Apply

1. Register for TESOL Colombia VII and pay the special registration fee for Award nominees.
2. Complete the application form with your proposal.
3. Prepare a 5- to 7-minute pitch to be presented during TESOL Colombia VII. Include:
- The challenge or opportunity identified.
- The educational technology solution developed or implemented.
- The innovation element that makes the solution unique.
- Evidence of impact on teaching, learning, engagement, or language development.
- A compelling conclusion explaining why this innovation deserves recognition as the most innovative EdTech contribution in ELT.

To complete the online application process, you will need to have the following information.

1.First Name(Required.)

2.Last Name(Required.)

3.Identification Number(Required.)

4.Email(Required.)

5.Cell Phone(Required.)

6.Affiliation (Educational Institution)(Required.)

7.Type of institution(Required.)

Public

Private

8.Department, City(Required.)

9.Current Position(Required.)

10.BACKGROUND: Institution or startup description and background of the individual or team members who participated in the development of the learning solution. (100 words max) (Required.)

11.PROBLEM ADDRESSED: Target audience, pain or issue addressed, teaching grounds, and language learning approaches implemented. (300 words max)(Required.)

12.THE LEARNING SOLUTION: Describe the tool, device, app, software, or technology developed and/or used to run the learning solution, featuring the latest in ELT technology or an innovative use of existing technology. (200 words max)(Required.)

13.RESULTS AND IMPACT: Describe the ELT learning solution outcomes and the measurements of the pedagogical benefits. Specify the contributions to the participant’s language learning. Include evidence of results. (200 words max)(Required.)

14.JUSTIFICATION: Describe what makes your ELT learning solution innovative and unique and explain why it deserves this award. (200 words max)(Required.)

15.Please share the link that provides further details and materials, if applicable (website, video, resources, etc.).