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Even if a tech has multiple language options, it doesn't always mean learners who may be developing literacy in their first language, can navigate it easily

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Motivation. Feeling that they are not good enough or too old to learn.

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Emerging reader in L1 and in English

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Learners who have not received formal education through high school.

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overall literacy levels (elementary, secondary, higher)

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I think this is sometimes an "overload" problem, where learners have so much to monitor on their plates already. So, I wonder how tech tools I use can help them stay organized and feel satisfied with the growth they are experiencing in their learning.

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May affect the learner's ability to process oral or written directions

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Literacy skills in first language are limited so learning a 2nd language is even more challenging.

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Attitude.

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Tolerance for ambiguity and ability to sit with "discomfort" -- could also be social/emotional

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Memory issues...difficult to build foundation when students have trouble retaining knowledge

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Having a specific learning disability which makes accessing the content challenging in and of itself.

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Extremely motivated at the beginning, loses motivation as the year goes on.

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Lack of formal education in their country

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Lack of formal education in their country

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This can have a huge impact on student learning.

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Lack of Digital Skills outside of the cellphone. 

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Lack of Digital Skills outside of the cellphone. 

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Not able to navigate the simplest of computer skills, such as knowing the difference between the navigation bar and the search bar because they only use their phone.

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Balancing work, family, school, etc.

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functioning without sleep and insufficient food (and the impact on executive function)

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.... enough said, I think! So, in regards to edtech, I think, "How can I make this "fit" in?" or "How can this be a tool that streamlines learning for them?"

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Afraid to participate, embarrassed to be wrong.

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Motivate the students to share in class for all lessons not just with what they like to learn.  

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Motivate the students to share in class for all lessons not just with what they like to learn.  

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and it's relationship with current uncertainties

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My learners have a wide range of education levels, with the majority not having more than a 5th grade level of education. Adding technology can often be an additional challenge to the material/context itself.

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Being in survival mode and prioritizing earning money over education.

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I have at least 2 classes where a student's confidence is so low, they stumble to speak up in class; only in a one-to-one setting can I get any sense of their skills or progress.

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Can impact their ability to learn, even taking online classes, not having a quiet space.

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Some folks who passed through multiple countries before making it to the US have recent experience learning other languages (in Chile, Mexico, etc.)

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It is important to provide background information to help students understand the lesson and allow time for feedback

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It is important to provide background information to help students understand the lesson and allow time for feedback

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One of the things I read in one of the reports is the differences in preference learners have in how they learn new technology. If the teacher/class is set up to use tech tools and learn them in a way that is different than preference/comfort/experience, it could affect a student's involvement in edtech routines.

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misconception that learning = repeat after the teacher

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misconception that learning = repeat after the teacher

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concepts of education that are outdated and not what we're doing!!

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Families who can't help them. Families being in their native countries, so no support. Friends and employers who are not understanding of their educational needs.