A 5-part webinar series

T-Mobile & TESOL: Amplifying ELT Digital Literacy & Equity

T-Mobile and TESOL International Association are joining forces to create Amplify, an online community of pre-K-12 professionals to boost digital literacy skills for multilingual learners of English (MLEs) in classrooms and at home!

Amplify will give educators time to dive deep into their own levels of digital literacy, as well as parcel out the digital needs of their MLEs.

Between December 2024 and March 2025, the Amplify community will meet for five live webinars, hold asynchronous online discussions, share resources, and upload action plans. T-Mobile and TESOL will assist participants in building a sustainable, online professional learning network around five themes.

Why Attend?

  • Learn actionable strategies to boost digital literacy for your MLEs.
  • Discover how to use mobile learning, gamification, and AI to create engaging learning experiences.
  • Gain insights and inspiration from experts in the field of digital literacy.
  • Collaborate with fellow educators, share resources, and build a sustainable professional network.

Who should participate?
This is designed to support pre-K-12 ELT and content area classroom teachers.

Pricing
Type Rate
TESOL Member US$120
Global or Student Member US$40
Nonmember US$150

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Register for Amplify today!

Registration is ongoing through March 2025. However, to have access to this amazing content in real time, we encourage you to register now. It’s going to be a blast, and we’re looking forward to seeing you there!

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About the Amplify Community

About the Amplify Community: With each theme, participants will:

  • Attend a live session, facilitated by T-Mobile and TESOL experts.
  • Interact with fellow participants in our online community platform.
  • Be open to partnership, networking, mentoring, and coaching each other.
  • Present a “problem of practice” and some “practitioner wisdom” to the online discussions.
  • Join a small group of similar context professionals and hold each other accountable.
  • Complete an action plan and implement it with their local colleagues.

Participants will have time to explore tools and discuss findings with each other. This course is a collaborative effort designed to give everybody a practical and applicable understanding of how to use digital literacy in the language learning classroom.

Recording Notice: All sessions will be recorded and available on the TESOL Canvas platform for participants for a month following the workshop. 

Badges & Certificates of Completion: By viewing each workshop and participating in each asynchronous online discussion, you'll receive a digital badge you can share online! An electronic certificate of completion will be provided to those who complete all the tasks.

Graduate Credit Available: By viewing each workshop and participating in each asynchronous activity in the series participants will be able to receive, at an additional cost, graduate credit through Hamline University. 

The 5 Themes

Live workshop: 18 December 2024, 7pm ET

Meet the Presenters:

Dr. Amy Jackson, Senior Manager, Educational Technology - Learning Partnerships

Dr. Amy L. Jackson, Ed.D., is a visionary leader blending equity, education, and technology, advocating for marginalized communities, fostering transformative learning, and championing all forms of literacy as a pathway to opportunity.

Bob Huu Nguyen, MA TESOL, English Language Program Alumni 

Bob Huu Nguyen is an innovative international TESOL educator and trainer who has taught in the U.S., Japan, Ethiopia, and Türkiye with a passion for culturally responsive teaching and technology-driven learning for diverse learners.

 

  • Accessibility and Equity: Address the challenges of the digital divide and discuss strategies to ensure equitable access to digital literacy tools for all MLEs.
  • Digital Literacy Skills: Explore essential digital literacy skills for MLEs, such as critical thinking, information evaluation, and digital communication.
  • Bridging the Gap: Share effective strategies for bridging the digital divide, including partnerships with community organizations and technology providers.

Extension activity due: 10 January 2025

Online asynchronous discussion: Ongoing

Live workshop: 15 January 2025, 7pm ET

Meet the Presenters:  

Dr. Takeda LeGrand, Executive Director for Exceptional Children Services, Montgomery County Schools, NC 

Takeda is an influential leader. She has served in various roles: Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent,  Associate Superintendent,  Assistant Superintendent,  Executive Director of Special Education, Assistant Principal and Teacher. 

Meseret Zewdu, MA ELT

Meseret Zewdu is an Ethiopian English educator based in Addis Ababa, holds a BA, MA in ELT, and is a first-year PhD student at AAU. With 16+ years of teaching experience, Meseret excels in fostering language learning and education.
  • Mobile-Friendly Resources: Showcase innovative mobile apps and resources that can turn everyday devices into powerful language learning tools.
  • Mobile Learning Strategies: Discuss effective strategies for incorporating mobile learning into TESOL classrooms, including flipped learning and blended learning.
  • Challenges and Best Practices: Address the challenges and best practices associated with mobile learning in language education.   

Extension activity due: 24 January 2025

Online asynchronous discussion: Ongoing

Live workshop: 29 January 2025, 7pm ET

Meet the Presenters:  

Dr. Ada Omile, CEO & Founder, E.L. Africa Magazine & Education Leadership Consultant Group (ELCG) 

Dr. Ada Omile is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Educational Leader Africa (The E.L. Africa) magazine and the Education Leadership Consultant Group (ELCG). This organization partners with school districts, to navigate change and implement practices and structures for quality education and increase student achievement in the Sub Saharan Africa, through consulting, coaching, and facilitation of professional learning, they offer services strategies, and technical assistance to support change efforts. 

Sheetal Grover, TGT English Educator, Department of Education, Delhi

Sheetal Grover is a passionate TGT English educator (Department of Education, Delhi) with 25 years' experience, dedicated to fostering student potential and maintaining an engaging, supportive classroom environment. 
  • Digital Games and Apps: Share your experiences using interactive, game-based learning apps to promote language acquisition through play and competition.
  • Gamification Strategies: Discuss effective gamification strategies for MLE classrooms, including the use of points, badges, and leaderboards. 
  • Game-Based Assessment: Explore how games can be used for formative and summative assessment in language learning. 

Extension activity due: 7 February 2025

Online asynchronous discussion: Ongoing

Live workshop: 12 February 2025, 7pm ET

Meet the Presenters:  

Dr. Lisa Spencer, Technology Training and Multimedia Development Manager, Prince George's Community College, MD 

Dr. Lisa Spencer is a former public school district Executive Technology Director, CoSN Board Member, and DEI advocate, dedicated to advancing equity in education through technology leadership and innovation 

Sara Davila, Learning Alchemist

Sara Davila, based in Chicago, is the Learning Alchemist with Educating Her World, providing professional development training and curriculum support to institutions globally. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in English-language teaching, curriculum development, 21st-century pedagogies, and the integration of future technologies. A licensed TESOL trainer with World Learning/SIT, Sara is a two-time ELTons finalist, recognized by the British Council for her contributions in teacher resources and digital innovation. Sara is currently serving as an English Language Specialist, working in partnership with the Regional English Language Office of the U.S. Embassy in Panama to support the implementation of the new national English curriculum. Sara continues to share resources and insights on her website at saradavila.com. 
  • ChatGPT and Other Tools: Explore how AI tools can be used to create personalized learning experiences, assist with vocabulary building, and enhance conversational skills.
  • AI-Powered Assessment: Discuss the potential of AI for automated language assessment and its implications for classroom practice.
  • Ethical Considerations: Address the ethical implications of using AI in language education, including issues of privacy, bias, and accountability. 

Extension activity due: 21 February 2025

Online asynchronous discussion: Ongoing

Live workshop: 26 February 2025, 7pm ET

Meet the Presenters:  

Dr. Jill Handley, Assistant Superintendent of English Language Learning, Jefferson County Public Schools, KY 

Dr. Jill Handley, assistant superintendent of multilingual learners in Jefferson County Public Schools engages with audiences from across the world as an author, presenter, keynote speaker, podcast host and consultant. 

Monica Baker, English as a New Language Teacher, Webutuck Central School District, NY

Monica Baker has been an English as a New Language Teacher in New York for 20 years. She is past president of NYS TESOL.
  • Tools and Resources: Share effective tools and resources for engaging families of MLEs with digital literacy.
  • Family Engagement Strategies: Discuss strategies for building partnerships between schools and families to support language learning.
  • Addressing Language Barriers: Explore strategies for overcoming language barriers and ensuring that families from diverse backgrounds can access and benefit from digital literacy resources.

Extension activity due: 7 March 2025

Online asynchronous discussion: Ongoing

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