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1) Bitsboard is an adaptable education app that offers customizable flashcards, games, and quizzes to support vocabulary acquisition and language learning. It operates by allowing educators or learners to create or access pre-made content sets that combine images, sounds, and text. This tool includes various activities such as matching, spelling, memory games, and timed quizzes. Bitsboard is designed to make language practice more engaging and interactive. The primary educational purpose of this app is to build vocabulary and reinforce language concepts through repetitive, game-like experiences. Bitsboard supports the development of word recognition, pronunciation, and comprehension, making it a valuable tool for multilingual learners to practice the English language in a scaffolded and motivating way.

2) Bitsboard supports all TESOL instructional strategies effectively. Because there are visual and auditory cues that are paired with text, it helps learners to make connections between words and meanings. This aids a student's comprehension at all proficiency levels, which is excellent scaffolding. Bitsboard differentiates its learning for individuals by setting them up for success. Educators can tailor the content sets to the learners' needs, whether that would be focusing on basic vocabulary for beginners or more complex language for advanced students. This tool also supports the assessment of students by providing informal formative evaluation through a variety of game scores and progress tracking. Bitsboard most effectively supports all four domains of language learning. It supports listening through audio prompts, reading through text and visual cues, speaking when learners practice pronunciation or say the words verbally, and writing while spelling or doing fill-in-the-blank activities.

3) An example of how Bitsboard could be used is in a 4th grade ELA lesson on Vocabulary Building and Descriptive Adjectives. The content objective is for students to identify and use descriptive adjectives to enhance their writing. The language objective will be for students to recognize, pronounce, and use descriptive adjectives in sentences. The activity with Bitsboard would include student engagement with a custom-made flashcard set that features adjectives paired with images and audio. Through matching and spelling games, students can practice vocabulary recognition and usage. This Bitsboard activity aligns with the WIDA Can-Do Descriptor of Grades 4-5, ELP Level 2, Reading: "Identifying key words and phrases that describe the topic or phenomena". It supports students' vocabulary acquisition and use in meaningful contexts that are aligned with ELA Standards and focus on language development.

4) Bitsboard can be used to connect to an ML student's family. Educators can invite families to contribute to bilingual flashcards that connect to their home languages and culture. Using personal flashcards can motivate the ML student to become more engaged in learning the English language. Educators can also share those specific Bitsboard sets with families to encourage vocabulary practice at home with visual and audio support. These strategies help to connect school and home language experiences.

5) There are many strengths and limitations when using Bitsboard. Some essential strengths include that this tool is highly customizable and engaging with many different modes of activity, it supports scaffolded vocabulary learning with immediate feedback to the learner, and you have access to customizable sets on multiple devices. Although Bitsboard is designed to make language practice more engaging and interactive, there are limitations when using this tool. For example, the free version of the app has limited content and features, whereas you need to pay for full access. Bitsboard also requires initial technological familiarity for educators and families to create vocabulary sets effectively. This platform is a fun way of learning; however, there are some accessibility issues. Using this tool may present equity challenges for families who do not have devices or internet access, as well as customization issues for families who do not contribute to bilingual flashcards that connect to their home languages and culture.

6) I selected Bitsboard as a tool because its different modes of activity align with my TESOL Philosophy of fostering confident communication through varied performance tasks. The tool's adaptability supports differentiated instruction and provides engaging vocabulary practice that scaffolds language acquisition effectively. In order to adapt Bitsboard for different proficiency levels, I would create tiered flashcard sets. This would start with basic vocabulary for beginners and expand to academic language for advanced learners. I chose Bitsboard based on its features- the customizability, multiple ways of learning, and family engagement. These elements make Bitsboard a powerful resource in supporting multilingual learners' academic success and language development.

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1) Blooket is an interactive, game-based learning platform where educators can create or select from existing question sets to engage students through quizzes and review games. The tool presents questions in various game modes that motivate learners to answer correctly and quickly to earn points or rewards. It allows real-time participation and instant feedback, making learning dynamic and fun. Its primary educational purpose is reinforcing knowledge, assessing understanding, and encouraging active participation. Communicatively, Blooket fosters language practice through question-and-answer formats, which helps students to process input and produce output in English. This supports language acquisition in a playful and low-stress environment.

2) Blooket supports specific TESOL instructional strategies effectively. For example, teachers can scaffold the questions in the question text while gradually increasing the complexity as the ML students' proficiency improves. The questions within Blooket can also be tailored to different levels, and students have the opportunity to self-select games that best suit their language proficiency. Blooket most effectively supports reading, by decoding questions and answer choices, and listening, when the questions are read aloud.

3) An example of how Blooket could be used is in a 4th grade ELA lesson on Animals and Habitats. The content objective will be for students to identify characteristics of different animal habitats. The language objective will be for students to read and comprehend descriptive sentences about animal habitats and respond to related questions. Educators can use Blooket to review different vocabulary words as well as play a game with students. Examples of questions can include, "Which habitat is home to a polar bear?" or "What do animals in the desert eat?" Students will be able to answer multiple-choice questions that reinforce vocabulary and comprehension. This activity aligns with the TESOL Standards of ELD-SC.4.5.Explain.Interpretive. It states that "multilingual learners will interpret scientific explanations by identifying evidence that supports particular points in an explanation". This standard supports students engaging with content and language by answering questions about animals and habitats, interpreting information, and reinforcing comprehension. This is all practiced in the Blooket!

4) Blooked can be utilized to connect families of multilingual learners in various ways. For example, a ML educator can host a Family Game Night where parents would attend an in-person session to play a Blooket quiz that connects to their child's learning and school topics. In order to connect with ML families, a Bilingual Newsletter could be sent out at the end of each week. A Blooket game link would be included in the newsletter, so that parents could encourage at-home practice of the English language. To connect with the community, ML students can create a Blooket that consists of their own culture. They can, then, share this with their peers and other teachers. These approaches all promote family involvement and the authentic use of English in engaging, culturally responsive ways.

5) When interacting with Blooket, the tool has many strengths and limitations. The strengths of using Blooket include, but are not limited to, a highly engaging and motivational way of learning, it is extremely easy to use while also receiving immediate feedback, and the tool supports differentiated instruction. An essential limitation of using Blooket is that it is primarily a multiple-choice format, which does limit the option for open-ended language production. Although this platform is a fun way of learning, there are accessibility and cultural responsiveness issues that educators need to keep in mind. For example, Blooket offers limited multilingual support, and educators must ensure that the questions provided are culturally inclusive (if educators decide to use a game created by another user).

6) I selected Blooket as a tool because it aligns well with my TESOL Teaching Philosophy of building confidence through varied performance tasks and project-based learning. This tool is an interactive, game-based format that encourages repeated language exposure and practice in a supportive environment. This helps multilingual learners build on their language skills and content knowledge. In order to adapt Blooket for different proficiency levels, I would design tiered question sets. I would start with simple vocabulary recognition for beginners and progressing, and simple questions for advanced learners. I chose Blooket as a tool because of its features- engagement, differentiation, and instant feedback. The creators of Blooket made it extremely easy to use, which makes it suitable for meeting the diverse needs of multilingual learners.

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1) Classroom Screen is an adaptable digital tool designed to facilitate classroom management and enhance instructional delivery by providing educators with a customizable, interactive display. It operates through a web-based interface where educators can project various features on a shared screen. These features help to organize lessons, manage student behavior, and visually support instructions. Classroom Screen's educational purpose is to create a structured, engaging learning environment that promotes clear communication and student focus. Communicatively, this tool assists in presenting directions, visual cues, and interactive elements that aid comprehension, especially for multilingual learners who benefit from visual scaffolds.

2) Classroom Screen supports TESOL instructional strategies through differentiation and multimodal learning. Educators can customize screens using specific tools to meet the needs of diverse learners. They can do so by showing a grid for learners who need help with letter formation or sentence structure. Educators can also provide visual signals, timers, and interactive elements, reinforcing auditory instructions with clear and consistent visual cues. Classroom Screen most effectively supports listening, through oral instructions with visuals, reading, through displayed directions and grids, and writing, with grids and writing templates.

3) Classroom Screen can be explicitly used in a 4th grade Writing Descriptive Paragraphs ELA lesson. The content objective will be for students to write a descriptive paragraph using sensory details. The language objective will be for students to organize their ideas while using a writing grid and descriptive adjectives in their writing pieces. The activity will consist of the educator projecting a writing grid on Classroom Screen for students. The grid will guide students on how to structure their paragraphs (topic sentence, sensory details, concluding sentence). A timer will also be displayed on the same screen to manage the student's writing time, and a noise level meter will be used to encourage a focused environment. This lesson aligns with the TESOL Standard of ELD-LA.4-5.Inform.Expressive. It states, "Multilingual learners will introduce and define topic and/or entity for audience; add precision and details to define, describe, compare, and classify topic and/or entity; and develop coherence and cohesion throughout text". This aligns with the writing-focused lesson where students use the visual scaffold to produce coherent descriptive writing, supporting language development.

4) Classroom Screen is a tool that can be used to connect families and communities. For example, educators can send out bilingual newsletters to share with their students' families. They can include screenshots of Classroom Screen displays used in classroom lessons. This can help families to understand classroom expectations and activities. Families could also be connected through the use of a student-led conference. During this time, students could explain how they use a writing grid with their parents/guardians. When a community language night occurs, Classroom Screen can be used to display bilingual instructions. Using this tool will visually support multilingual families. These practices foster transparency and collaboration, making learning accessible and inclusive.

5) The technology tool Classroom Screen has many strengths and limitations. It is rich in visual tools that support classroom management and instruction, and it is highly customizable to fit diverse instructional needs. Although Classroom Screen is beneficial, it does limit direct language production activities as it is primarily a support tool. The tool also lacks accessibility features for students with disabilities; however, those features improve visual supports for MLs. The cultural responsiveness depends on the educator's customization of the displayed content.

6) I selected Classroom Screen as a technological tool because it aligns with my TESOL Philosophy of creating a supportive, structured environment where multilingual learners can build confidence and succeed academically. The visual scaffolds and organizational tools support performance tasks and project-based learning by helping multilingual learners manage time and structure their work effectively. To adapt Classroom Screen for learners with different proficiency levels, I would vary the complexity of the visual supports by using simpler grids or picture cues for beginners and more detailed templates for advanced learners. I would also integrate oral and written performance tasks to assess language proficiency authentically. I chose Classroom Screen because of its features and flexibility, making it an excellent resource for academic success and language development.

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1) Conker is an interactive vocabulary learning platform designed to help students acquire and reinforce academic language through engaging games and flashcards. This tool operates by allowing educators to create or use pre-made vocabulary lists that align with curriculum goals and engage in a variety of activities. Conker has matching games, quizzes, and timed challenges that promote recognition, pronunciation, and understanding of key vocabulary. This tool's educational purpose is to support vocabulary development critical for academic success, especially for multilingual learners who need repeated and meaningful exposure to new words. Communicatively, Conker aids learners in building the language foundation that is necessary for comprehension and expression across content areas.

2) Conker effectively supports TESOL instructional strategies in scaffolding, differentiation, various modes of activity, and assessment. While providing visuals and contextual clues alongside vocabulary words, educators can customize word sets to match the learners' proficiency and content needs. Conker combines text, images, and audio, which addresses diverse learning preferences and reinforces multiple language skills. Students are able to receive immediate feedback through formative assessments during the vocabulary acquisition games. This tool primarily supports reading, through vocabulary recognition and comprehension, listening, through audio pronunciations and definitions, and speaking, by encouraging oral practice.

3) Conker could be used in a 4th grade ELA lesson on Exploring Ecosystems. The content objective is for students to understand and use key vocabulary words related to ecosystems, such as "habitat", "organism", and "environment". The language objective is for students to pronounce, recognize, and use ecosystem-related vocabulary in oral and written contexts. The activity that students will participate in is to practice ecosystem vocabulary through flashcards and interactive games, to reinforce word meanings and usage. This will prepare students for a writing assignment where they will describe an ecosystem using the targeted vocabulary. This activity aligns with the WIDA Can-DO Descriptor of Grades 4-5, ELP Level 5, Bridging: "Using technical and specific vocabulary when sharing content information". This descriptor emphasizes the academic language skills necessary for comprehending and communicating about content topics.

4) Conker is a supportive technological tool that connects families and communities. Educators can host a Family Vocabulary Night for Multilingual Learners and their Families, where everyone can play vocabulary games together. Before the night of the event, families can contribute essential vocabulary words, translations, cognates, etc. The involvement of families fosters cultural inclusion and home language support. Overall, using Conker for this activity will reinforce language in a fun and interactive way. This tool can connect communities as well through the use of community language workshops. Conker can be used as a foundation for discussion and practice in community education settings. These approaches help build authentic family involvement and culturally responsive language support.

5) There are a variety of strengths as well as limitations when it comes to Conker. It is an engaging and motivating game-based learning method with customizable content alignment. The games provide instant feedback and support through various formative assessments. However, educator support may be needed for learners with lower proficiency to navigate. There are also limited opportunities for extended language production with Conker. While the visual and audio supports enhance accessibility for diverse learners, the cultural responsiveness depends on the educator's content customization.

6) I selected Conker as a technological tool because it supports my TESOL Teaching Philosophy of fostering confidence and academic language development through meaningful, performance-based tasks. The tool has an interactive design that encourages vocabulary acquisition, which is essential for content understanding and communication. In order to adapt Conker for different proficiency levels, I would scaffold vocabulary complexity and integrate game practice with project-based assessments. This approach aligns with my goal of accurately assessing language proficiency and content knowledge. Conker's features- engagement, customization, and formative feedback- make it suitable for meeting the diverse needs of multilingual learners while promoting family and community involvement in the language learning process.

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1) Epic! is a digital library platform offering access to thousands of high-quality, leveled books, audiobooks, and educational videos aimed primarily at children. This tool operates through an app or on the web, where educators and students can browse, read, or listen to an abundance of nonfiction and fiction titles. Epic! includes many features, such as read-to-me audio, personalized recommendations, and quizzes, making it an engaging resource for independent and guided reading. The educational purpose of Epic! is to promote literacy development and foster a love for reading. Communicatively, it supports language acquisition by providing a rich input through text and audio. This helps multilingual learners build their vocabulary, comprehension, and listening skills in the English language.

2) Epic! supports specific TESOL instructional strategies by scaffolding, differentiation, multimodal learning, and assessment. The platform can read books to students as well as highlight throughout the text to support learners at varying proficiency levels, which aids decoding and comprehension. Educators can assign leveled texts that are tailored to individual students' language abilities and interests while tracking assessment of comprehension and reading fluency. Epic! most effectively supports reading, through leveled texts and comprehension questions, and listening, through audio narration.

3) A concrete example of how Epic! can be used is in a 4th grade ELA lesson of Historical Fiction and Informational Texts. The content objective is for students to compare and contrast historical fiction with informational texts about a historical period. The language objective is to use key vocabulary words related to history and text features in oral and written responses. The activity involving Epic! is for students to read assigned books from historical fiction and informational titles about the same era. Students will complete the comprehension quizzes using the read-to-me features and vocabulary supports, and then participate in guided discussions comparing the texts. This activity aligns with the TESOL Standard of ELD-LA.4-5.Inform.Interpretive. It states, "multilingual learners will interpret informational texts in language arts by identifying and summarizing main ideas and key details; and analyzing details and examples for key attributes, qualities, and characteristics". This descriptor aligns with using Epic! to scaffold reading comprehension of complex texts, supporting language and content mastery in ELA.

4) The technological tool Epic! can be used to connect to multilingual learners' families and communities. Educators can organize an in-person session where families can explore the Epic! website and their books together. Students will get the chance to present their favorite Epic! titles to families and peers, which fosters oral language and community connection. Educators can also share a list of bilingual or translated titles with families to support home language literacy. While collaborating with local libraries, educators can promote access to Epic! and related literacy programs for multilingual families. These different strategies foster inclusive family involvement and promote literacy across languages.

5) Epic! has many essential strengths, including an abundance of leveled book collections that support varied reading levels, a variety of features that scaffold comprehension and listening, and learners' engagement with various media interactions. However, it is essential to note that some of the content on Epic! may lack cultural representation or relevance. Before assigning these readings, educators need to select them carefully. Epic! has equity concerns that exist regarding technology and subscription availability.

6) I chose Epic! as a tool because it aligns with my TESOL philosophy of building multilingual learners' confidence through comprehensive literacy experiences supported by performance and project-based assessments. Its scaffolded reading resources provide varied, authentic language input crucial for academic success. In order to adapt Epic! for different proficiency levels, I would assign texts with appropriate complexity and combine reading with speaking or writing tasks to assess language use in context. I would also encourage family engagement through shared reading activities that connect school and home literacy. Epic!'s various modes of activity, extensive content, and family engagement make it an excellent tool to support language development and community involvement.

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1) Generation Genius is an educational platform that provides engaging, curriculum-aligned math and science videos, lessons, and activities for grades K-8. It operates through a web-based system where educators can assign videos and interactive quizzes that explain complex concepts using clear visuals, narration, and real-world examples. Generation Genius' educational purpose is to enhance content knowledge through a variety of multimedia instruction. This tool supports language development by providing clear, accessible explanations that are paired with visuals to help multilingual learners understand academic vocabulary and concepts in English.

2) Generation Genius can support specific TESOL instructional strategies such as scaffolding, differentiation, various ways of learning, and assessment. The educational videos that Generation Genius provides break down complex concepts into manageable parts with various visuals and narration that support comprehension. Educators are able to select videos and quizzes that are appropriate to students' language proficiency and content needs, and use interactive quizzes to provide immediate feedback. Each video combines auditory explanations, visual animations, and text captions, which engage multiple learning styles. Generation Genius most effectively supports listening, through narrated videos, and reading, via captions and quiz questions.

3) A concrete example of how Generation Genius could be used is in a 4th grade science lesson on The Water Cycle. The content objective is for students to describe the stages of the water cycle and explain their significance. The language objective is for students to use academic vocabulary such as "evaporation", "condensation", and "precipitation" in oral and written explanations. Students will watch a Generation Genius video on the water cycle with captions enabled and individually complete the embedded quiz. Then, students will participate in a group discussion and writing task using the target vocabulary words. This activity best aligns with the TESOL Standard of ELD-SC.4-5.Explain.Interpretive. It states, "multilingual learners will interpret scientific explanations by obtaining and combining evidence and information to help explain how or why a phenomenon occurs". This descriptor aligns with the student's academic vocabulary and language use to explain scientific content, which supports both language and content.

4) Generation Genius can be leveraged to connect families and communities. Educators can host a family science night where students and their families can apply what the ML students learned in class and do science experiments with their families. At the end of the session, educators will have the chance to review how to access and use the videos and quizzes at home with families. A bilingual newsletter will also be available for parents to pick up as they leave the event. On top of the paper, it will include a QR code that will lead parents to a digital version of the newsletter. Families will be able to see links to various videos with scientific explanations, giving parents the chance to encourage at-home discussions. This approach fosters family and community involvement, as well as culturally responsive engagement in academic language development.

5) There are many strengths and limitations when using Generation Genius. For example, it is a high-quality, engaging tool that aligns with content standards for the appropriate grade level. This tool also supports diverse learners using clear visuals, narration, and interactive quizzes for students. All of the videos do support accessibility by having captions and visuals. However, Generation Genius limits opportunities for productive language use within the platform, and educators must adapt and supplement content to ensure cultural relevance.

6) I selected Generation Genius as a tool because it aligns with my TESOL Philosophy of fostering confidence and academic success through integrated language and content learning. Its various use of models and a scaffolded approach supports performance and project-based assessments that reflect actual learner ability. To adapt Generation Genius for learners with different proficiency levels, I would pause the videos to provide additional explanations and use visuals as discussion prompts. I chose this tool based on its features and focus on academic language. It is well-suited for supporting multilingual learners and engaging families in learning.

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1) Nearpod is an interactive platform allowing educators to create and deliver multimedia lessons incorporating quizzes, polls, videos, virtual reality, and collaborative activities. It operates through a web-based interface where educators guide students through lessons of self-paced learning. Nearpod's features facilitate active engagement and instant formative assessments. The educational purpose of this tool is to enhance student interaction, comprehension, and participation through various learning models and technology-rich lessons. Communicatively, Nearpod supports language development by integrating visual, auditory, and interactive language input, which promotes comprehension and production.

2) Nearpod can support specific TESOL instructional strategies such as scaffolding, differentiation, and assessment. Educators can embed visuals, audio, and vocabulary supports within lessons to aid comprehension, which appeals to multiple learning styles. This tool also allows for various activity types to meet the diverse needs of students. Nearpod allows for real-time quizzes, polls, and open-ended responses that enable formative assessment of language skills. The tool most effectively supports listening, through audio and video content, reading, via text and captions, writing, using typed responses, and speaking, when paired with oral discussions.

3) An example of how Nearpod could be used is in a 4th grade ELA lesson on Understanding Figurative Language. The content objective is for students to identify and interpret similes and metaphors in texts. The language objective is for students to explain figurative language using descriptive sentences. Educators can present examples of similes and metaphors with different images and videos. Using these examples, students will complete interactive quizzes and have the chance to participate in open-ended questions while typing their interpretations. This lesson will also include audio explanations and class discussion to reinforce understanding. This lesson aligns with the TESOL Standard of ELD-LA.4-5.Narrative.Interpretive. It states that "multilingual learners will interpret language arts narratives by determining the meaning of words and phrases used in texts, including figurative language, such as metaphors and similes", which aligns with the lesson's focus on understanding and using figurative language in context.

4) This educational tool could be leveraged to connect families to the learning process of their multilingual learner children. Students could participate in a student-led presentation where they present Nearpod-created projects to their families, showcasing their language skills. They could also share how Nearpod lessons work and how their parents could support their learning when at home. Using this approach fosters inclusive family engagement as well as culturally responsive learning.

5) Using Nearpod comes with a variety of strengths as well as limitations. It is a highly interactive, engaging website that makes the lessons easy to customize. While facilitating synchronous and asynchronous learning, it supports various learning modes and formative assessments. However, Nearpod has some features that require paid subscriptions, and some educators may need training on maximizing effectiveness. Although this tool supports accessibility, the cultural relevance depends on the teacher-created content.

6) I selected Nearpod as a tool because it aligns with my TESOL Teaching Philosophy of fostering confident communication through various learning modes and performance-based learning activities. Its interactive design supports project-based assessments and authentic language use. To adapt Nearpod for different proficiency levels, I would scaffold tasks, provide vocabulary supports, and vary the response types. I would also integrate Nearpod lessons with oral practice and collaborative projects. Nearpod's features- flexibility, engagement, and formative feedback- make it well-suited to support multilingual learners' academic success.

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1) Pear Deck is an interactive presentation tool that integrates with other platforms, allowing educators to embed formative assessment questions and interactive activities directly into lessons. It allows educators to create live or self-paced lessons where students can respond in real-time through their devices. They can engage with multiple question types such as multiple-choice, draggable, text responses, and drawing. Pear Deck's educational purpose is to increase student engagement and provide immediate feedback to inform instruction. Communicatively, this tool supports language development by encouraging active participation, which helps learners process and produce language in various formats within a supportive environment.

2) This tool can support specific TESOL instructional strategies, which include scaffolding, differentiation, multimodal learning, and assessment. Educators can embed visuals, sentence starters, and vocabulary prompts to support comprehension and response while combining text, audio, visuals, and interactive responses. Pear Deck allows varied question types and pacing to meet students' diverse needs and proficiency levels. Real-time formative assessments throughout each presentation enable educators to monitor language development and content understanding. Pear Deck most effectively supports listening, when paired with oral instruction, reading, through text prompts, writing, through typed responses, and speaking, when responses lead to oral discussions.

3) An example of how Pear Deck could be used is in a 4th grade ELA lesson in a Narrative Writing unit. The content objective is for students to identify and use story elements (characters, setting, plot). The language objective is for students to write descriptive sentences about story elements using academic vocabulary. Using Pear Deck, educators can present a narrative text and embed questions that prompt students to identify story elements with text and image prompts. Students can type their responses to describe story elements using the sentence frames provided by their educator. This activity aligns with the WIDA Can-Do Descriptor of Grades 4-5, ELP Level 3, Writing: "Conveying details using concrete words and phrases". This aligns with students' use of written language to describe story elements, which supports language and literacy development.

4) Pear Deck can be used to connect families and communities. Educators can host a virtual family workshop to demonstrate how to use Pear Deck to support at-home practice. Similarly, Pear Deck can be used for interactive language workshops that involve multilingual stakeholders. Using this strategy can promote inclusive family engagement and culturally responsive language learning.

5) There are many strengths and limitations when using the technology tool Pear Deck. Although interactive, engaging, and supporting real-time formative assessment and feedback, educators must ensure that the created content is culturally inclusive. Pear Deck also has a variety of visual supports and sentence scaffolds for multilingual learner accessibility. However, some advanced features within the tool require a paid subscription.

6) I selected Pear Deck as a tool because it aligns with my TESOL Philosophy of fostering confidence through performance tasks and project-based learning. It has an interactive and formative nature that supports differentiated instruction, which is essential for multilingual learners. In order to adapt Pear Deck for learners with different proficiency levels, I would vary the question complexity and provide sentence frames as support. I would also integrate the use of oral discussion and collaborative projects. Pear Deck's features, use of engagement, and assessment capabilities make it well-suited to support multilingual learners' academic success and family engagement in language development.

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1) Seesaw is a student-driven digital portfolio and communication platform that enables students to document and share their learning through pictures, videos, drawings, text, and audio recordings. It operates through an app or web interface, where educators can assign activities, students submit work, and others can view and engage with the content. Seesaw supports multilingual communication with translation features for families. Its educational purpose is facilitating formative assessment, authentic student expression, and family engagement. Communicatively, this tool empowers multilingual learners to showcase their language skills. This helps build confidence and provides educators with evidence of students' learning.

2) Seesaw supports specific TESOL instructional strategies effectively. For example, educators can allow students to respond in various ways to reduce language barriers, supporting all four language skills: listening (through audio recordings), speaking (student-recorded responses), reading (digital texts and instructions), and writing (typed or drawn responses). Educators can also tailor the assignments to student proficiency levels while enabling ongoing formative assessments.

3) Seesaw can be explicitly used in a 4th Grade Personal Narratives ELA lesson. The content objective is for students to write and illustrate a personal narrative that describes an important event. The language objective is for students to use descriptive language to share their stories orally and in writing. For the activity, students will use Seesaw to draft narratives by recording their stories orally, typing responses to their peers, and illustrating key moments. Educators can provide scaffolds for multilingual learners, such as sentence starters and vocabulary lists. After students record themselves reading their personal narrative, they will submit it on Seesaw. Students can view and comment on their peers' work, which fosters engagement. This activity aligns with the WIDA Can-Do Descriptors of Grades 4-5, ELP Level 3, Speaking and Writing: "Presenting detailed content-related information that has been rehearsed", and "Conveying details using concrete words and phrases". This descriptor aligns with students' writing and oral language use to express personal experiences.

4) The tool could be used to enhance family and community involvement. Students could engage in a student-led conference by sharing their school achievements and current class events with their families. Educators could share specific student projects in community spaces or faculty meetings to showcase and celebrate multilingual learners' accomplishments. These strategies strengthen home-school connections and culturally responsive engagement.

5) There are essential strengths as well as limitations to using Seesaw. For example, the tool strongly supports family communication, with translation of videos, and provides multiple uses of media input options to accommodate diverse learners. However, using Seesaw is a learning curve for students and families unfamiliar with technology.

6) I selected Seesaw as a technology tool because it aligns with my TESOL Philosophy of building learner confidence through authentic, multimodal performance tasks and comprehensive assessment. Its family engagement features support culturally responsive communication and foster academic success. In order to adapt Seesaw for varied proficiency levels, I would design scaffolded prompts that offer choices in response modes and provide clear language supports. Integrating this tool with project-based learning aligns with my goal of authentically assessing language and content knowledge. Seesaw's flexibility, engagement, and community connection make it an ideal tool to support multilingual learners' language development and academic achievement.

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My ultimate goal as a TESOL teacher is to prepare my multilingual learners with the confidence to communicate effectively in English. I will implement a comprehensive approach to assess my students’ language proficiency and content knowledge. I will do so by incorporating performance tasks and project-based evaluations, which provide a more accurate representation of students’ learning and abilities. I strive to improve my instructional strategies and create a learning environment that supports academic success and language development.

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WIDA. (2020). WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework, 2020 Edition Kindergarten- Grade 12. Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. https://wida.wisc.edu/sites/default/files/resource/WIDA-ELD-Standards-Framework-2020-Edition-Grades-4-5.pdf