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Video of the Week: Amplify your ELLs’ voices with digital storytelling


Practical tips on using digital-creation and storytelling activities to empower authentic communication.

Ed. note: Video of the Week picks are supplied by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. Click here to watch the video at Common Sense Education.

Video Description: English-language learners come to our classrooms with a diverse set of learning needs, including the need for more opportunities to practice using English in a variety of settings. But can digital communication help increase ELLs’ language output? Here you’ll find practical tips on using digital-creation and storytelling activities to empower authentic communication, both in the classroom and beyond. What’s more, these types of activities can be just as engaging and productive for any student, regardless of their literacy level or language-learner status. For more tips and strategies, visit this collection of resources for supporting ELLs in the classroom.

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Meris Stansbury

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