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Multilingual Magic - Tools and Strategies to Engage and Empower Multilingual Learners

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Session description

Unlock your multilingual learners' potential with cutting-edge tools and strategies. Discover how to create inclusive, engaging environments that boost fluency and comprehension. Transform your teaching, amplify student voices, and bridge language gaps. Join this session to revolutionize multilingual education. Your toolkit for linguistic empowerment awaits!

Outline

5 minutes - introduction
5 minutes - Pedagogy and background information
5 minutes - General strategies for teaching Multilingual Learners
5 minutes - Quick poll related to strategies (using Vevox)
10 minutes - Accessibility and AI Strategies (Demo)
10 minutes - Strategies using the Four Domains (participants will have a few minutes to try some of the tools)
10 minutes - Strategies using game-based learning (if time permits, we will do a group game)
5 minutes - Closing

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Supporting research

‌"13 ESL Classroom Tips You Must Know before You Teach 2022." Teach Away, 6 Nov. 2020, www.teachaway.com/blog/esl-classrooms.

Berwick, Carly. "Teaching English Language Learners: A Complex Endeavor." Edutopia, George Lucas Educational Foundation, 9 Mar. 2018, www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-english-language-learners-complex-endeavor.

Henning, Author: Melissa. “Tech Tool of the Month: FluentKey – Part 1.” TeachersFirst Infusing Technology Blog, 5 Apr. 2023, teachersfirst.com/blog/2023/04/tech-tool-of-the-month-fluentkey-part-1/.

Henning, Author: Melissa. “Tech Tool of the Month: LyricsTraining – Part 1.” TeachersFirst Infusing Technology Blog, 3 Aug. 2023, teachersfirst.com/blog/2023/08/tech-tool-of-the-month-lyricstraining-part-1/.

‌lbreiseth. “Ten New ELL Resources for 2022.” Colorín Colorado, 3 Jan. 2022, www.colorincolorado.org/blog/ten-new-ell-resources-2022.

‌Mitchell, Corey. "The Nation's English-Learner Population Has Surged: 3 Things to Know." Education Week, 18 Feb. 2020, www.edweek.org/leadership/the-nations-english-learner-population-has-surged-3-things-to-know/2020/02.

Whitmarsh, Brett. "How Can Teachers Address the Needs of English Language Learners." Blog.heinemann.com, blog.heinemann.com/can-teachers-address-needs-english-language-learners.

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Presenters

Melissa Henning

Educational Content Manager

The Source for Learning

Session specifications

Topic:

ELL / Emergent Multilingual Students

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Curriculum Designer/Director, Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Subject area:

Language Arts, Multi-Language Learners

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Designer

Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.
Design authentic learning activities that align with educational standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize learning.

Analyst

Provide alternative ways for students to demonstrate competency and reflect on their learning using technology.

TLPs:

Connect learning to learner, Ensure Equity