About me

Digital Learning Specialist & Lecturer in English Language Teaching ✲ Academic Consultant ✲ Teacher Trainer ✲ Researcher ✲ Keynote Speaker ✲ Author 

Thank you for dropping by. My name is Sophia Mavridi and I’m a Digital Learning Specialist & Lecturer in English Language Teaching currently working at De Montfort University in Leicester, UK.

My research focuses on online learning and the increasingly important role of digital literacies in education. I have trained for major organisations such as the British Council, International House, Macmillan Education and I am a regular keynote speaker at international conferences. My latest co-edited volumes are ‘English for 21st Century Skills’ (Express Publishing, 2020) and ‘Digital Innovations and Research in Language Learning’ (IATEFL, 2020), both of which reflect her keen interest in innovative pedagogies in language education. I am former Co-ordinator of the IATEFL Learning Technologies Special Interest Group (LTSIG) and current editorial board member for the GiLE Journal of Skills Development (GJSD)

✲ Education & work background

I have been involved in Education since 1998 first working as a primary and secondary school English teacher and later as a Director of Studies, Cambridge examiner and in-service trainer for major organisations and publishers. 

I have a strong educational background in digital learning and language education and classify myself as a life-long learner. My post-graduate degrees include a Master’s degree in Educational Technology & TESOL (University of Manchester) and the Cambridge Delta, both passed with distinction. I am currently a doctoral researcher with Lancaster University researching technology-enhanced learning in language education. I have also designed and taught modules in Digital learning (e.g. on the MA in TESOL & Applied Linguistics for the University of Salford in 2017) as well as online courses and modules for higher education (e.g. the pre-sessional courses for more than 500 students for De Montfort University, Centre for English Language Learning in 2020).

I have travelled to over 20 countries training teachers, researching and speaking at various educational conferences. Previous employers and clients include the British Council, International House, the University of Salford, De Montfort University, Cambridge English Language Assessment, Macmillan Education, EAQUALS, GiLE, The Consultants-e, PeopleCert, and many more. 

What can I do for you?

✲ Free Professional Development – If you wish to keep up-to-date with recent developments in digital learning and language education all you need to do is subscribe to this website to get updates on new content and invitations to events, keynotes and webinars. Subscribe here or/ and follow me on social media where I post daily CPD tips and updates.

✲ Teacher Training & Consultation – I deliver digital learning training to support teachers, post-graduate students and educational organisations to use technology in a pedagogically sound way. If you are looking for in-service or pre-service training, curriculum design, workshops and short courses to support you or your institution with technology integration, quality online teaching, blended/ hybrid learning experiences then I can provide informed and contextualised support and consultation. Have a look here for more details on what I can help you with and contact me below for a quote.

✲ Research – I’m involved in various research projects related to the application of technology in education. I’m particularly interested in digital literacies development and online learning. If you need support with your research project design or analysis, please contact me to get for a quote. 

✲ Presentations I’m a regular keynote speaker and have travelled to more than 20 countries delivering presentation and workshops. I’m available for plenary and keynote presentations as well as practical workshops and talks. Click here to see some of my upcoming and past sessions and contact me to speak at your event and to get a quote. 

Contact me 

Do not hesitate to contact me if you are interested in any of the professional services above. Please, do not contact me for any kind of marketing or product promotion.