ESL Health Literacy Mini Course Lesson Plan: Computer-Assisted Learning by https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo A 4-week comprehensive course integrating digital tools to enhance health literacy across languages for ESL learners en-us 2025-05-31 17:25:13 UTC 2025-06-03 17:50:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Learning Objectives 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644583 - Identify and describe common emergency situations in English
- Learn emergency numbers and key phrases
- Practice making emergency calls
- Understand basic first aid terminology]]> 2025-05-31 17:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644583 Emergency Vocabulary Introduction 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644598 Interactive vocabulary session using digital flashcards:
- Emergency numbers (911, local numbers)
- Types of emergencies
- Body parts and injuries
- Basic symptoms

- Their location/address

Students could create their own bilingual digital flashcards using Quizlet.

]]> 2025-05-31 17:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644598 Emergency Call Simulation 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644605 In this activity, students work in pairs to mock emergency calls. Their partners will provide feedback on clarity and accuracy of communication.

]]> 2025-05-31 17:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644605 Digital First Aid Guide 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644615 Students will be asked to create a collaborative digital first aid guide with basic instructions in English and native languages. Students can work collaboratively using Padlet or other online collaborative platforms.

]]> 2025-05-31 17:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644615 Learning Objectives 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644628 - Schedule medical appointments by phone
- Describe symptoms and medical history
- Understand doctor's instructions
- Complete medical forms]]> 2025-05-31 17:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644628 Medical Form Practice 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644634 In this activity, students will complete an online medical form in English, which includes insurance information, medical history, current symptoms, etc.

]]> 2025-05-31 17:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644634 Symptom Description Practice 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644637 In this activity, students will practice to describe common symptoms and illnesses in English with the help of digital tools.

]]> 2025-05-31 17:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644637 Virtual Appointment Booking 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644660 In this role-play activity students practice booking appointments over the phone. Students will work in groups and take turns to act as the clinic receptionist, and another as the patient, while others take notes and provide feedback.

]]> 2025-05-31 17:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644660 End of Course Assessment (1) 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644661 In this assessment, students will complete a virtual medical visit simulation with teachers or peers. Students will demonstrate ability to describe symptoms and understand doctor's instructions on their own (or with translation tools).

]]> 2025-05-31 17:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644661 Learning Objectives 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644662 - Read and understand medication labels
- Communicate with pharmacists
- Understand dosage instructions
- Know common medicine types]]> 2025-05-31 17:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644662 Medicine Label Reading 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644669 This is an interactive activity analyzing different medicine labels. Working in pairs or small groups, students will use digital tools like Quizlet to create multilingual flashcards that include common medical terms and phrases (e.g., “Take with food,” “Do not exceed 3 tablets in 12 hours”). The flashcards will serve as a shared class resource and help reinforce vocabulary through peer interactions.

]]> 2025-05-31 17:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644669 Pharmacy Dialogue Practice 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644701 As in the video, students will work in pairs or groups to mock dialogues of common pharmacy situations.

]]> 2025-05-31 17:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644701 Digital Medicine Dictionary 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644708 In this activity, students will collaboratively create a digital medicine dictionary with common medications, their own uses, and important warnings in English, as well as their own languages.

]]> 2025-05-31 17:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644708 End of Course Assessment (2) 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644709 In this assessment, students will complete a digital quiz on medication labels and demonstrate ability to explain dosage instructions in English (with the help of translation tools if needed).

]]> 2025-05-31 17:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644709 Learning Objectives 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644711 By the end of Week 4, students will:
- Navigate public health websites
- Understand basic health insurance terms
- Access community health resources
- Find reliable health information online

]]> 2025-05-31 17:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644711 Online Health Resources 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644716 In this activity, students will be provided with a list of health-related websites (e.g., Ottawa public health, WebMD, Healthline). They will compare the sources on the same health topic, such as flu symptoms or vaccine information. Students will then summarize which source they would recommend to others and why, the aim of this activity is to reinforce both digital literacy and critical thinking about online health information.

]]> 2025-05-31 17:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644716 Health Insurance Basics 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644722 In this section, students will be introduced to health insurance terminology and basic concepts. Using online collaborating platforms such as Padlet, they will create digital glossary of insurance terms.

]]> 2025-05-31 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644722 Weekly Language Practice 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644749 2025-05-31 17:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644749 Additional Resources 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644765 Links to recommended health literacy apps, websites, and learning resources in multiple languages will be provided at the end of this course.

]]> 2025-05-31 17:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3474644765 Toolkit for ESL learners 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3476435337 In this section, students will learn how to effectively use digital translation tools to support communication in health-related situations. They will be introduced to commonly used tools such as Google Translate, which offers real-time text, voice, and image translation in multiple languages. And Otter AI, a user-friendly live voice translation app designed for everyday interaction, this app also allows users to record conversations for future reference. Also, Microsoft Translator, which allows for live multi-person conversations across languages.

]]> 2025-06-02 16:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3476435337 2196144878 https://padlet.com/2196144878/l2p8jsdba5qxxhzo/wish/3476623812 This mini-course is designed for ESL learners who want to build confidence and develop necessary skills in using English in real-life health-related situations. Through practical, scenario-based lessons, students will learn essential vocabulary, listening and speaking skills, and digital literacy strategies to help them communicate effectively in emergency situations, doctor visits, pharmacy interactions, and when accessing public health services online.

This course supports learners through visual aids, translation tools, and peer interaction to develop both language and digital skills for real-world health communication.


By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Identify and respond to common emergency situations using appropriate English vocabulary

  • Schedule and prepare for medical appointments, describe symptoms and understand doctors’ instructions

  • Understand medication labels and communicate with pharmacists about dosage and warnings

  • Navigate online health resources, understand insurance-related terms, and access community healthcare support using English

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