Technology & English Language Learners
English language learners' experience with technology can vary greatly from one student to the next. Some kids may have never used a computer. Others may be doing all of the troubleshooting! This resource section provides ideas for using technology with ELLs, activities for using multimedia tools, and bilingual tips for managing media at school and at home.
Recommended Resource from Understood.org
For more great ideas, take a look at the bilingual resources on Assistive Technology from Understood.org, a free website focused on learning and attention issues.
What You'll Find in This Section
This resource section includes numerous articles, blog posts, and links to online networks with tips for planning distance learning for English language learners (ELLs).
Guide: Distance Learning for ELLs
See our complete distance learning guide for more information.
Distance Learning for ELLs
These articles, blog posts, and videos feature ideas from veteran ELL educators who have experience using technology with students of varying backgrounds and proficiency levels.
Technology in the Classroom
The following resources offer students, parents, and educators tipsand activities for managing media and discussing digital citizenship.Many of the resources are available in Spanish and other languages.
Technology & ELLs: Digital Citizenship & Screen Time
This resource section includes a number of bilingual tips and multimedia tools for educators and parents about managing screen time, online safety, and cyberbullying. To see more great bilingual resources for families, visit our Technology at Home section.