Tech Tools Smackdown: 10 Resources for Multilingual Learners
Virtual
Presented by Melissa Henning
Session Description:
Multilingual learners face unique challenges in the classroom, but technology can be a powerful ally in supporting their language development and academic success. Join us for this fast-paced smackdown, where we’ll compare and contrast some favorite resources for supporting multilingual learners. Get ready to hear about the features, functionalities, and classroom implementation ideas to help you pick the perfect tools for your classroom needs!
Objectives:
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- Discover and compare some of TeachersFirst contributors’ favorite technology tools that support multilingual learners.
- Evaluate one or more tools for classroom use.
Download a PDF copy of the slides here.
Resource Materials:
In this Resource Materials section, you will find reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information that will help you review or extend your knowledge from the presentation.
Resources from TeachersFirst
Multilingual Tools using the Four Domains
Multilingual Tools for Differentiation
Game-Based Learning Multilingual Tools
- Videos
In-the-Classroom:
Our In-the-Classroom section is where you will find ideas and examples on how to integrate the tools shared into classroom instruction.
Articles:
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- 6 Essential Strategies for Teaching ELLs
- Checklist – Supporting Multilingual Learners
- Instructional Strategies & Resources – Multilingual Learning Kit
- 4 Practical Ways to Make Instructional Accessible for Multilingual Learning
- Reflecting on Teaching Multilingual Learners
- OK2Ask: Empowering Multilingual Learners with Dynamic Writing Tools
- OK2Ask: Tech Tools for Language Learners
- OK2Ask: Strategies for Supporting English Language Learners
- OK2Ask: Three Cool Tools for Language Learners
- OK2Ask: Multilingual Magic: Enhancing Communication and Expression for Diverse Learners
- Special Topics Collection – Resources for Multilingual Learners
- Special Topics Collection – Game-Based Learning for Multilingual Students
- Adapt-a-Strategy