Çağdaş Yıldız

Çağdaş Yıldız is a teacher trainer and English teacher with over 9 years of experience in the field. He has a strong interest and background in educational technologies and has been a Google Certified Educator since 2023. Alongside his TESOL training, he continuously develops himself in the fields of AI integration and modern teaching methods. As a Wayground Certified Game Changer & AI Trainer, he actively promotes designing sessions that are dynamic, interactive, and learner-centered. He has delivered various workshops focusing on EdTech tools and contemporary ELT approaches, aiming to inspire teachers to embrace innovation in their classrooms. For him, every session is an opportunity to share his passion for teaching and learning. 

The Story Studio: Pedagogy-First AI with Your Storyteller’s Hat On

This session explores how AI can help teachers design, adapt, and bring stories to life for their own learners, with pedagogy leading every decision and technology following. Participants will see how stories can be built around their students' level, interests and target language, and how the same story can be adapted for mixed-ability groups. They will also explore ways to turn stories into visual, audio and comic formats that support comprehension and engagement. Beyond creating materials, the session focuses on what happens next in the classroom.  Participants will discover practical ways to use these stories in their lessons, with activity ideas and storytelling techniques that turn each story into meaningful language practice.

Teachers will leave with practical workflows, ready-to-use prompts, and a clear framework for using AI as a storytelling partner.