All learners are capable of reaching higher heights with the right scaffolds and supports. In this session, you will learn about designing an equitable learning environment that meets the needs of all learners. Come learn about various digital and instructional scaffolds, engagement strategies, gamification ideas, and tech tools to help students use the four language domains (read, write, speaking, listen) and retain content! You will walk out of this session with ready-to-go templates and resources to use right away in your own classroom.

Esther Park is a former high school ELA-ESL teacher of 15 years, a current adjunct instructor training future teachers of English language learners, and an instructional designer creating innovative learning experiences for K-12 and adult learners. Esther’s passion is to empower all learners to reach their full potential by developing technology-enhanced learning pathways that combine literacy and active learning techniques. Esther earned her B.A. in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California Irvine and an M.A. in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Biola University.