T-Mobile & TESOL: Amplifying ELT Digital Literacy & Equity

Live workshop: 18 December 2024, 7pm ET

Meet the Presenters:

	Dr. Amy Jackson, Senior Manager, Educational Technology - Learning Partnerships Dr. Amy L. Jackson, Ed.D., is an innovative leader blending equity, education, and technology, advocating for marginalized communities, fostering transformative learning, and championing all forms of literacy as a pathway to opportunity.
	Bob Nguyen Bob Nguyen is an innovative international TESOL educator and trainer with a passion for culturally responsive teaching and technology-driven learning.

• Accessibility and Equity: Address the challenges of the digital divide and discuss strategies to ensure equitable access to digital literacy tools for all MLEs.
• Digital Literacy Skills: Explore essential digital literacy skills for MLEs, such as critical thinking, information evaluation, and digital communication.
• Bridging the Gap: Share effective strategies for bridging the digital divide, including partnerships with community organizations and technology providers.

Extension activity due: 10 January 2025

Online asynchronous discussion: Ongoing

Live workshop: 15 January 2025, 7pm ET

Meet the Presenters:  

	Dr. Takeda LeGrand, Executive Director for Exceptional Children Services, Montgomery County Schools, NC  Takeda is an influential leader. She has served in various roles: Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent,  Associate Superintendent,  Assistant Superintendent,  Executive Director of Special Education, Assistant Principal and Teacher.
	Meseret Zewdu, MA ELT Meseret Zewdu is an Ethiopian English educator based in Addis Ababa, holds a BA, MA in ELT, and is a first-year PhD student at AAU. With 16+ years of teaching experience, Meseret excels in fostering language learning and education.

• Mobile-Friendly Resources: Showcase innovative mobile apps and resources that can turn everyday devices into powerful language learning tools.
• Mobile Learning Strategies: Discuss effective strategies for incorporating mobile learning into TESOL classrooms, including flipped learning and blended learning.
• Challenges and Best Practices: Address the challenges and best practices associated with mobile learning in language education.   

Extension activity due: 24 January 2025

Online asynchronous discussion: Ongoing

Live workshop: 29 January 2025, 7pm ET

Meet the Presenters:  

Dr. Ada Omile, CEO & Founder, E.L. Africa Magazine & Education Leadership Consultant Group (ELCG)  Dr. Ada Omile is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Educational Leader Africa (The E.L. Africa) magazine and the Education Leadership Consultant Group (ELCG). This organization partners with school districts, to navigate change and implement practices and structures for quality education and increase student achievement in the Sub Saharan Africa, through consulting, coaching, and facilitation of professional learning, they offer services strategies, and technical assistance to support change efforts.

Sheetal Grover Sheetal Grover is a passionate TGT English educator (Department of Education, Delhi) with 25 years' experience, dedicated to fostering student potential and maintaining an engaging, supportive classroom environment.

• Digital Games and Apps: Share your experiences using interactive, game-based learning apps to promote language acquisition through play and competition.
• Gamification Strategies: Discuss effective gamification strategies for MLE classrooms, including the use of points, badges, and leaderboards. 
• Game-Based Assessment: Explore how games can be used for formative and summative assessment in language learning. 

Extension activity due: 7 February 2025

Online asynchronous discussion: Ongoing

Live workshop: 12 February 2025, 7pm ET

Meet the Presenters:  

Dr. Lisa Spencer, Technology Training and Multimedia Development Manager, Prince George's Community College, MD  Dr. Lisa Spencer is a former public school district Executive Technology Director, CoSN Board Member, and DEI advocate, dedicated to advancing equity in education through technology leadership and innovation

Sara Davila, Learning Alchemist Sara Davila, based in Chicago, is the Learning Alchemist with Educating Her World, providing professional development training and curriculum support to institutions globally. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in English-language teaching, curriculum development, 21st-century pedagogies, and the integration of future technologies. A licensed TESOL trainer with World Learning/SIT, Sara is a two-time ELTons finalist, recognized by the British Council for her contributions in teacher resources and digital innovation. Sara is currently serving as an English Language Specialist, working in partnership with the Regional English Language Office of the U.S. Embassy in Panama to support the implementation of the new national English curriculum. Sara continues to share resources and insights on her website at saradavila.com.

• ChatGPT and Other Tools: Explore how AI tools can be used to create personalized learning experiences, assist with vocabulary building, and enhance conversational skills.
• AI-Powered Assessment: Discuss the potential of AI for automated language assessment and its implications for classroom practice.
• Ethical Considerations: Address the ethical implications of using AI in language education, including issues of privacy, bias, and accountability. 

Extension activity due: 21 February 2025

Online asynchronous discussion: Ongoing

Live workshop: 26 February 2025, 7pm ET

Meet the Presenters:  

	Dr. Jill Handley, Assistant Superintendent of English Language Learning, Jefferson County Public Schools, KY  Dr. Jill Handley, assistant superintendent of multilingual learners in Jefferson County Public Schools engages with audiences from across the world as an author, presenter, keynote speaker, podcast host and consultant.
	Monica Baker, English as a New Language Teacher, Webutuck Central School District, NY Monica Baker has been an English as a New Language Teacher in New York for 20 years. She is past president of NYS TESOL.

• Tools and Resources: Share effective tools and resources for engaging families of MLEs with digital literacy.
• Family Engagement Strategies: Discuss strategies for building partnerships between schools and families to support language learning.
• Addressing Language Barriers: Explore strategies for overcoming language barriers and ensuring that families from diverse backgrounds can access and benefit from digital literacy resources.

Extension activity due: 7 March 2025

Online asynchronous discussion: Ongoing