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Darren Lester

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Head of Classics and teacher of MFL. Doctoral candidate. Writer of textbooks, resources and academic articles. TTR host and MFL Journal Club organiser.

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Darren Lester @mrdlester.bsky.social · 17h

No. We must not consent to our likenesses being used in this way. When did "deep fakes" become a good thing? Are we really so blinded by the AI bubble that we are ignoring all the legal, ethical and safeguarding issues that will accompany this?

Teachers Talk Radio @ttradioofficial.bsky.social · 19h

NEW: Teachers will use “deepfake” technology to create an AI avatar of themselves to deliver catch-up lessons for pupils who have missed school. Staff at the Great Schools Trust will create the avatars – which look and sound just like them – using an AI video generator. (Schoolsweek)

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Teachers Talk Radio @ttradioofficial.bsky.social · 1d

"Cultural input is something the students crave, try and weave more cultural aspects into our lessons and more students will sign up for GCSE languages" Maud Waret live now discussing best CPD for languages teachers www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Yr...

Exploring the best CPD for Language Teachers

In this Teachers Talk Radio special, host Darren Lester is joined by Maud Waret, Silvia Bastow, and Joe Dale to explore the latest ideas in CPD for languages...

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Teachers Talk Radio @ttradioofficial.bsky.social · 2d

Listen Back! Self Censorship in Stories: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
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Self Censorship in Stories: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester | Teachers Talk Radio

Through the lens of children's literature, Darren explores the sticky debate of self censorship in teaching.

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Darren Lester @mrdlester.bsky.social · 1d

9 hours until our special show focussed on CPD for language teachers, sponsored by the NCLE.

Set yourselves a reminder to tune in live at 6pm UK time: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Yr...

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Darren Lester @mrdlester.bsky.social · 2d

This Saturday morning on @ttradioofficial.bsky.social

Darren Lester @mrdlester.bsky.social · 6d

About to go live on Teachers Talk Radio, where I will be discussing the self-censorship of stories.

The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 04-10-25 | Podbean Livestream

Welcome.

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Teachers Talk Radio @ttradioofficial.bsky.social · 7d

*Teachers Talk Connect is back*
TTR Connect will return to Manchester on Saturday 14th of March 2026!
Are you a teacher/leader who has something to share? Do you teach English, Maths, Science, MFL, RS, Politics or History? Apply to speak now here: www.ttradio.org/connect2026 Tickets out soon!

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Darren Lester @mrdlester.bsky.social · 7d

I've just submitted my first ever peer review of a journal article. I feel like a fully fledged academic now!

Darren Lester @mrdlester.bsky.social · 7d

Frohen Tag der Deutschen Einheit!

I was five when Germany unified, but it seems so weird to me that I lived through something so historic. I hope we can all take this time to remember why unity is important.

Darren Lester @mrdlester.bsky.social · 8d

1 week until my show with Silvia, Joe and Maud. A huge thanks to the National Consortium for Languages Education for the opportunity to talk about two of my loves: Language Teaching and CPD. Be sure to join us live!

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Darren Lester @mrdlester.bsky.social · 9d

This Saturday on @ttradioofficial.bsky.social

Darren Lester @mrdlester.bsky.social · 9d

I've done some work mapping CEFR across GCSE and A Level. It's not perfect, but happy to chat :)

Darren Lester @mrdlester.bsky.social · 10d