Emir Aydın

Emir Aydin is a Teacher Trainer and Regional Academic Coordinator at Karanfil Akademi in Istanbul. He holds a BA in Translation Studies from Marmara University and began his career as a Lecturer at Okan University. A CELTA-certified educator, Emir brings over fourteen years of experience teaching ESL, EFL, EAP and ESP. Beyond lecturing, he has served as a translator and international exams trainer. He is now deepening his impact on professional development by integrating AI-powered tools into language teaching.

Abstract 

Lights, Camera, AI: Produce Your Pro Lesson Video 

In this lab, teachers and administrators will learn a five-step workflow to produce accessible, interactive lesson videos. Beginning with scenario planning and storyboard design grounded in visual storytelling principles, participants then generate AI-driven narration, experiment with avatar presentations, and apply video editing techniques. Finally, they embed formative interaction points to assess learner understanding. Each step emphasizes Universal Design for Learning and scaffolded support to ensure videos translate effectively across devices and proficiency levels. By the end, attendees will have drafted a 1-2 slide video prototype and gained a replicable process for creating professional-quality ELT multimedia elements that engage and differentiate instruction.