COM3205 - Digital Tools to Support English Learners and English Learners with Disabilities

Kapiolani Community College - CECS

Course Description

Are you looking for ways to support English learners and English learners with disabilities in online and blended learning environments? Are you overwhelmed by the number of digital tools and applications that are out there? This webinar will give an overview of how to intentionally use a few free (and freemium) digital tools to reduce barriers, increase access, and support language development and engagement.

Speaker Bio:

Caroline (Cary) Torres is an Assistant Professor at Kapi`olani Community College, teaching Second Language Teaching to pre-service and in-service Department of Education teachers and college writing to non-native speakers of English. Her work and research interests focus on supporting English learners, students with disabilities, and English learners with disabilities, as well as Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Self-Regulated Strategy Development to support writing, and digital tools to support learners.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the webinar, participants will:

have ideas on how to identify barriers in their curriculum and instruction and how they can reduce these barriers with digital tools.
have an understanding of how to intentionally use digital tools to support lesson goals and students' academic, language development, and engagement.

Notes

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability so that we may coordinate the accommodations you need, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in 'Ilima 107, ph. (808)734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Kapi'olani Community College Deaf Center, ph. (808)734-9210, (808)447-3145/ (808)447-3141 (videophone), or email kapdeaf1@hawaii.edu.

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 health and safety requirements, ZOOM or phone appointment will replace face to face meetings until further notice. You will need to contact Kapi'olani CC's DSSO or Deaf Center to request accommodations in a Kapi'olani CC course even if you've already registered or are receiving services at another UH campus's disability support program.