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Description and Functionality: Kahoot is a game learning platform where students answer questions in real time using their devices. Questions appear on the screen while students respond individually.

Instructional Integration: Kahoot is often used for review, quick checks for understanding, or informal assessments. The game format keeps students engaged and encourages participation from the whole class.

Language Development: Kahoot supports reading and vocabulary development through short questions and answer choices. Reading questions aloud also supports multilingual learners' listening skills.

Classroom Example: At the end of a lesson or unit, Kahoot can be used to review key terms or concepts. Students answer multiple-choice questions together, and the teacher can pause to clarify misunderstandings that show up in the results. It is also a fun and engaging way to practice for an upcoming test.

Family or Community Connection: Kahoot games can be shared for practice outside of class, allowing students to review content at home. Families can access it and work with their child to support review.

Strengths and Limitations: Kahoot creates a fun and motivating environment that encourages participation. The fast pace can be challenging for some multilingual learners, and the competitive format may add pressure for certain students.

Reflection: Kahoot makes review more engaging while still focusing on academic content. Question pacing and difficulty can be adjusted to reduce stress and support different language levels.

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Description and Functionality: Padlet is an online space where students can share ideas using text, pictures, audio, or video. All responses appear on one shared board, which makes student thinking visible to the class.

Instructional Integration: This tool works well in lessons where participation matters and students need multiple ways to respond. Padlet allows teachers to gather responses from everyone, including students who are quieter or still developing their English.

Language Development: Multiple response options support all language domains. Students read classmates’ posts, write short explanations, and practice speaking and listening through audio or video responses.

Classroom Example: During a biology lesson, students might post an image and explain a concept such as digestion or lactose intolerance. Some students label visuals or write one short sentence, while others explain the idea in more detail. All students complete the same task at different language levels.

Family or Community Connection: Padlet boards can be shared with families so caregivers can view student work and classroom activities. Visual posts make it easier for families to understand what students are learning.

Strengths and Limitations: Padlet offers flexible ways for students to participate in the same activity. Access to devices and limits on the free version can make consistent use more difficult.

Reflection: Padlet supports participation without increasing language pressure. This fits my TESOL approach of keeping content accessible while still expecting meaningful academic thinking. Expectations can be adjusted by changing how much language students are asked to produce.

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Description and Functionality: Edpuzzle is a video-based tool that allows teachers to add questions, notes, and voiceovers directly into videos. Instead of watching a video straight through, students stop and respond as they watch.

Instructional Integration: Teachers can use Edpuzzle to turn videos into active learning tools instead of passive ones. Videos can be broken into smaller parts, which helps multilingual learners process information more slowly and focus on key ideas.

Language Development: Edpuzzle supports listening and reading, especially when videos include captions and short written prompts. Embedded questions help students practice understanding academic vocabulary and main ideas.

Classroom Example: In a biology class, Edpuzzle can be used with a short science video where students answer questions as the video plays. Students might define a key term, choose the correct answer, or explain a concept in one sentence before moving on.

Family or Community Connection: Edpuzzle assignments can be completed at home, which allows families to see the type of instructional content students are engaging with in class. Because videos can be replayed, families can support understanding outside of school.

Strengths and Limitations: A strength of Edpuzzle is that it slows down instruction and keeps students engaged with the content. A limitation is that it does not offer built-in translation, so students and families may need to use another tool, such as Google Translate, to fully understand the material.

Reflection: Edpuzzle helps reduce cognitive overload while keeping academic expectations clear. This aligns with my TESOL approach of making content accessible without removing it. For lower-level learners, videos can include visuals and simple questions. For higher-level learners, questions can be adjusted to require short explanations or deeper thinking.

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Description and Functionality: ClassDojo is a communication and classroom management tool that allows teachers to share messages, photos, and updates with families. It also allows students to build portfolios of their work.

Instructional Integration: Teachers can use ClassDojo to reinforce positive behavior, share classroom activities, and support student engagement. It helps keep students motivated and involved in the learning process.

Language Development: ClassDojo supports reading when families and students read messages and updates. Audio, photos, and videos also help support comprehension for multilingual learners.

Classroom Example: ClassDojo can be used to post pictures of classroom activities, lab work, or group projects so students can explain what they did in class. This allows students to reflect on their learning in a simple way.

Family or Community Connection: ClassDojo is especially helpful for keeping families connected to the classroom. Caregivers can see updates, photos, and messages, which helps them feel more involved in their child’s learning.

Strengths and Limitations: A strength of ClassDojo is that it makes communication with families quick and accessible. A limitation is that some families may not regularly check the app or may need support navigating the platform.

Reflection: ClassDojo is a very helpful tool that supports ongoing communication and helps build strong connections between school and home. It allows learning to be shared beyond the classroom and keeps families informed in a simple way.

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Description and Functionality: Google Voice is a communication tool that allows teachers to send and receive calls, voicemails, and text messages from one phone number. Messages can be accessed on a phone or computer.

Instructional Integration: Google Voice can be used by teachers to communicate with families and students outside of class time without sharing a personal phone number. It helps keep communication open and consistent.

Language Development: Google Voice supports listening and speaking through phone calls and voicemails. Text messages can also support reading when messages are short and clear.

Classroom Example: Google Voice can be used to send messages to families about positive behavior, missing work, or general updates. Caregivers can reply by text or voicemail, which makes communication easier and more flexible.

Family or Community Connection: This tool is especially useful for parent outreach and caregiver communication. The ability to transcribe messages helps keep records of communication and makes messages easier to understand and follow up on.

Strengths and Limitations: A strength of Google Voice is that it makes communication easy and flexible through calls, voicemails, and text messages. A limitation is that messages are not automatically translated, so both teachers and families may need to use another tool, such as Google Translate, to understand messages fully.

Reflection: I chose Google Voice for parent outreach and caregiver communication. Messages are sent in English, and families can translate them using tools like Google Translate if needed. Being able to transcribe messages, whether they are positive updates, behavior concerns, or general outreach, makes communication clear and easy to track.

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Description and Functionality: Pear Deck is an interactive presentation tool that lets teachers add questions and activities directly into slides. Students respond in real time using text, drawings, or multiple-choice answers.

Instructional Integration: Pear Deck can be used to keep students engaged during lessons and quickly check for understanding. It works well for multilingual learners because responses can be short and visual.

Language Development: Pear Deck supports reading and writing, and it also supports listening when questions are explained out loud. Drawing tools help students show understanding without needing a lot of language.

Classroom Example: Pear Deck can be used as a Do Now where all students respond on their devices at the same time. Students might answer a quick question, label an image, or draw what they already know. The teacher can see responses live and address misconceptions right away.

Family or Community Connection: Pear Deck activities can be reviewed after class, which allows students to revisit content at home. This gives families a better idea of what students are learning in class.

Strengths and Limitations: A strength of Pear Deck is that it allows every student to participate and gives the teacher immediate feedback. A limitation is that school devices can lag or have connection issues, which can slow down the lesson.

Reflection: Pear Deck gives all students a way to participate, even if their English is limited. This matches my TESOL approach of lowering language pressure while keeping students engaged. For lower-level learners, I can use visuals, drawing prompts, and short responses. For higher-level learners, I can ask for short written explanations or more detailed answers.

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Description and Functionality: Flipgrid is a video response tool where students record short videos instead of writing. It gives students a way to share ideas using their voice, facial expressions, and gestures.

Instructional Integration: Teachers can use Flipgrid to support student voice and oral language development, especially for multilingual learners who may struggle with writing. It allows students to respond at their own pace and practice speaking in a low-pressure setting.

Language Development: Flipgrid supports speaking and listening skills. It also helps students practice vocabulary and sentence structure when responding to prompts.

Classroom Example: After a biology lesson, students record a short video explaining a concept using a sentence frame. Entering and emerging students can respond with a few words or short phrases, while higher-level students explain the concept in full sentences.

Family or Community Connection: Flipgrid videos can be shared with families so caregivers can hear their child explain what they are learning. This helps families feel more connected to classroom instruction.

Strengths and Limitations: A strength of Flipgrid is that it builds confidence and gives students time to plan what they want to say. A limitation is that some students may feel uncomfortable being on camera at first.

Reflection: Flipgrid values oral language and gives multilingual learners another way to show understanding. Expectations can be adjusted based on students’ language levels and comfort with speaking.

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Description and Functionality: Wayground is an online tool that lets teachers create short quizzes and review activities. Students get immediate feedback, which helps them know if they understand the material.

Instructional Integration: I use Wayground in my ENL science class to review content and vocabulary in a low-pressure way. It works well as a quick check for understanding after a lesson.

Language Development: Wayground mainly supports reading and vocabulary development. It can also support listening if questions are read aloud.

Classroom Example: Before a unit exam, I would use Wayground to review key terms using pictures and short questions. This helps entering and emerging students focus on meaning without needing to write long responses.

Family or Community Connection: Wayground activities can be completed at home, which allows families to see what students are learning and support practice outside the classroom.

Strengths and Limitations: A strength of Wayground is that it keeps students engaged and reduces anxiety during review. A limitation is that it focuses more on multiple-choice questions and less on speaking or writing.

Reflection: I chose Wayground because it makes review activities simple and accessible for multilingual learners. I can adjust the questions to match different language levels.

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Description and Functionality: Novel Effect is a tool that adds sound effects and music while a story is being read out loud. The sounds react to the words in the text, which helps students stay focused and understand what is happening in the story.

Instructional Integration: I would use Novel Effect during read-alouds. The sounds help students follow along and makes the meaning clearer, especially for students who are still building their comprehension skills.

Language Development: This tool mainly supports listening and vocabulary. It can also support speaking when students talk about the story afterward.

Classroom Example: I would use Novel Effect while reading a short story or a simplified science text. After listening, students could retell what they heard using sentence frames, pictures, or gestures, depending on their level.

Family or Community Connection: Novel Effect can be used at home so families can listen to stories together. This is helpful for caregivers who may not feel comfortable reading in English.

Strengths and Limitations: A strength of Novel Effect is that it keeps students engaged and makes stories easier to understand. A limitation is that it focuses on audio, so some students may still need visuals.

Reflection: I chose Novel Effect because it helps lower stress for multilingual learners and makes listening activities more enjoyable. Educators and caregivers can adjust how its used based on the students’ language levels.

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The Novel Effect app follows along with interactive music and sound effects, creating magical moments when you read aloud with a child.