Best Tech Tools to Enhance Learning for Your ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Presented by James May
Award-Winning EL Teacher and Digital Innovator

Designed Specifically for Educators Working with English Learners (ELs) in Grades K-12: EL Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Interventionists, Paraprofessionals, Title I Staff, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Key tech instructional elements that will make any lesson more accessible to English Learners (ELs) with minimum teacher preparation
Practical and effective strategies to enhance English language development while making grade level content accessible
Timesaving ways to prepare and use the best tech instructional strategies for ELs
Receive an extensive digital resource handbook with practical strategies to increase the success of your English Learners

Practical Ideas and Strategies

This unique seminar is designed for grades K-12 educators who want to strengthen the learning of English Learners (ELs) using the best tech tools and instructional strategies. Outstanding EL teacher and digital innovator James May will demonstrate instructional tools, strategies, and resources that accelerate learning for English Learners. Explore ways to leverage the strengths of your ELs while minimizing teacher preparation time. Common classroom discussion, reading, and writing activities do not always successfully translate, but by adopting these strategies, you'll witness a noticeable increase in ELs' engagement, confidence, and language skills, all while successfully achieving content objectives. James will showcase cutting-edge tech tools to help you better meet the diverse needs of your ELs.

No matter your experience level with technology or working with ELs, you'll leave this seminar with a wealth of ideas you can implement immediately. You will also receive an extensive digital resource handbook, filled with step-by-step instructions, templates, and other helpful materials to extend your learning long after the seminar.

Ten Key Benefits of Attending

Learn Which Tech Tools are Most Effective at Each Stage of Language Acquisition
Learn how to use low- and no-prep technology to facilitate English development while learning content at every phase of development
Utilize Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Language Learning for Your ELs
Leverage AI-powered tools and platforms to provide individualized instruction, personalized feedback, and adaptive learning experiences for ELs … Support pronunciation practice, speech recognition, language assessment, intelligent tutoring systems, and more to enhance language acquisition for your diverse learners
Utilize Technology to Increase EL Participation in Discussions and Collaborative Group Activities
Incorporate more student talk into your lessons through a variety of online platforms leading to increased motivation and engagement of English Learners
Explore How Technology Can Help ELs Build and Use Background Knowledge
Easily integrate technology into existing lesson plans that will boost the learning of your ELs
Facilitate Personalized Feedback Digitally with More Ease
Deliver clear, personalized digital feedback to students that they will actually use … Utilize quick, informative assessments that motivate ELs and increase their learning
Utilize Strengths and Maximize Learning and Motivation with Technology
Discover which tech resources can help you uncover your English Learners' strengths … Learn new ways to build on those to improve learning
Learn How To Weave Culturally Responsive EL Instruction Into Your Classroom
Leave with essential teaching skills for designing environments for inclusion that will empower your ELs … Discover proven ways to foster engagement
Provide Choice and Differentiation with Digital Templates and Tools
Leverage student choice and voice so that ELs are learning in their personal zone of proximal development
Eliminate Common Technology-Related Stumbling Blocks for ELs in Each Content Area
Ensure that students have a variety of tools to overcome language and technology barriers … Strategies ideal for any type of learning
Receive an Extensive Tech Tools for ELs Digital Resource Handbook and Special Online Access to Helpful Resources
You will receive a digital resource handbook specially designed for this seminar that is filled with outstanding strategies, tips and solutions for strengthening your ELs' engagement and academic achievement … Receive access to James' companion website, filled with helpful digital resources

Outstanding Strategies You Can Use Immediately

The best instructional tech strategies to engage ELs in grades K-12 learning, using research-based techniques
Artificial Intelligence-powered language learning platforms that provide adaptive and personalized instruction, tailoring content and activities to the unique needs of your ELs
What happens at each stage of English Language Development and important, low-prep scaffolds for each
User-friendly tech tools to simplify your content development, enabling you to create engaging and interactive lessons for your ELs with ease
"Apptivities," a creative approach to combine free apps with engaging and interactive learning experiences for English Learners
Backchanneling tools you can use to foster more effective and meaningful communication between you and your ELs
The most effective ways to offer differentiated choices to fit everyone in your classroom without increasing your workload
How to weave culturally responsive EL instruction into your classroom
Dozens of strategies to create a sense of community and strengthen relationships in your class while teaching skills and/or content
How to uncover your ELs' strengths and better use them to increase engagement and confidence
Ways to offer "unplugged" lessons away from devices and seamlessly blend them with the necessary online communication
How to provide effective feedback in less time

A Message From Your Seminar Leader

Dear Colleague:

Are you ready to unlock the true potential of technology to support English Learners (ELs) in your classroom? As an educator, you know the impact technology can have on student learning, but staying current with the ever-evolving landscape can be overwhelming. That's why I'm reaching out to you with an exciting opportunity!

I am thrilled to invite you to this seminar, which I've specifically designed to address the unique needs and challenges you face as an educator working with ELs. Drawing on my extensive experience working with ELs and technology integration, I have carefully curated a comprehensive program to help you make the most of technology to meet the diverse needs of your EL students, all with minimal preparation on your part. Throughout our day together, I will demonstrate practical strategies to help you easily and seamlessly integrate technology into your existing instruction. Whether you are a seasoned tech user or just starting out, this seminar will equip you with the tools and strategies you need to better engage and empower your EL students.

Together, we'll explore a comprehensive array of proven tech tools and teaching strategies perfect for enhancing your ELs' engagement, language acquisition, and learning. Additionally, I'll share pro tips and insights to help you avoid common pitfalls and maximize your effectiveness. Most importantly, my goal is for you to leave this seminar feeling inspired and excited to implement these practical ideas in your teaching practice. I guarantee you'll receive numerous outstanding strategies you can apply immediately to make a greater difference with your English Learners.

I genuinely look forward to meeting you and sharing the best of what works in enhancing EL learning using technology.

Sincerely,
James May Ed.D.

P.S. I guarantee you'll leave my seminar with a plethora of outstanding tools and strategies you can use immediately!

Who Should Attend

Educators Working with English Learners (ELs) in Grades K-12: EL Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Interventionists, Paraprofessionals, Title I Staff, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Special Benefits of Attending

Extensive Tech Tools for ELs Digital Resource Handbook
You will receive an extensive digital resource handbook specifically designed for this seminar. Included in the handbook are:

Step-by-step guides for all the practical and timesaving strategies presented
Tools to help you improve your knowledge of your EL students
Digital templates to improve student learning at all stages of language development
Lesson and unit planning resources to save you time

For in-person seminars, registrants will also receive a printed copy of the resource handbook as long as their registration is received in the BER office at least 15 calendar days before the event.

Share Ideas
This seminar provides a wonderful opportunity for participants to share ideas with other educators interested in using tech tools to strengthen their instruction with ELs.

Consultation Available
James May will be available at the seminar for consultation regarding your questions and the unique needs of your own problem.

Semester Credit Option
UMASS Logo Up to four graduate level professional development credits are available with an additional fee and completion of follow-up practicum activities. Details for direct enrollment with University of Massachusetts Global, a nonprofit affiliate, will be available at this program.

Meet Inservice Requirements
At the end of the program, each attendee will receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify hours of participation in meeting continuing education requirements.

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