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Digital tools I use to support learning, language, and inclusion
Overview
Overview
In my classroom, technology is not just an add-on—it’s a bridge to expression, collaboration, and differentiation. These tools help my ESL learners, neurodiverse students, and young readers access content, build confidence, and demonstrate their knowledge in creative ways.
I’ve grouped the tools below by theme so you can easily find resources that match your needs or teaching goals.
🟦 Literacy & Language
🟦 Literacy & Language
Immersive Reader (Microsoft Tools)
Immersive Reader (Microsoft Tools)
Supports reading comprehension and decoding through text-to-speech, font customization, and translation—great for ELL and ASD learners.
Epic! Books for Kids
Epic! Books for Kids
Engaging online library with leveled readers and voice narration; ideal for vocabulary and fluency in early grades.
🟪 Visual Communication & Creation
🟪 Visual Communication & Creation
Canva for Educators
Canva for Educators
Used for anchor charts, behavior visuals, and student-friendly posters—accessible and customizable.
Book Creator
Book Creator
Lets students create digital books with voice, images, and text—great for expression in ELL and inclusive settings.
🟨 Gamified Learning & Review
🟨 Gamified Learning & Review
Wordwall.net
Wordwall.net
Custom games for vocabulary, sentence building, and review—perfect for dictation support.
Blooket
Blooket
Interactive review game that makes comprehension checks engaging and student-led.
🟩Behavior & SEL Tools
🟩Behavior & SEL Tools
ClassDojo
ClassDojo
Reinforces routines, visual behavior cues, and home-school communication.
Calm App (Schools)
Calm App (Schools)
Great for mindfulness breaks and sensory cool-downs, especially for overstimulated learner
🟫Assistive Tech & Inclusion
🟫Assistive Tech & Inclusion
Google Read & Write
Google Read & Write
Browser extension with read-aloud, dictation, and vocabulary tools—empowers struggling learners.
Text-to-Image OpenAI (e.g., DALL·E 3)
Text-to-Image OpenAI (e.g., DALL·E 3)
Used for ESL storytelling—generate images to match dictation prompts or vocabulary words.
How I Use These Tools
How I Use These Tools
I integrate at least one digital tool into every lesson—not as a substitute for good pedagogy, but as an extension of it. These platforms support:
📚 Multimodal learning
🧠 Independent practice
🧩 Personalized scaffolds
🤲 Equity and student agency
“EdTech doesn’t replace the teacher—it amplifies the learner."
📋FAQ & Tips: EdTech Integration in the Classroom
📋FAQ & Tips: EdTech Integration in the Classroom
👉 How do I choose the right tool for my learners?
👉 How do I choose the right tool for my learners?
Start with their needs.
If your students struggle with reading, prioritize tools with text-to-speech like Immersive Reader. If they thrive on visuals, try Canva or Book Creator. Match tools to the learning barriers you’re trying to remove.
👉 What if my students don’t all have devices?
👉 What if my students don’t all have devices?
Use rotation models.
Let students work in pairs or groups. You can also set up tech “stations” for centers or assign offline tasks to complement the digital ones.
👉 How often should I use tech in lessons?
👉 How often should I use tech in lessons?
At least once per lesson—but always with purpose.
Tech should amplify, not replace your instruction. Use it to reinforce skills, offer choice, or provide scaffolding—especially for ESL and neurodiverse learners.
👉 What’s one tool you recommend for beginners?
👉 What’s one tool you recommend for beginners?
Wordwall.net
It’s fast to set up, fun for students, and supports everything from spelling and sentence building to review games. No steep learning curve.
👉 Any tips for classroom management with EdTech?
👉 Any tips for classroom management with EdTech?
Set clear rules for tech use.
Use visual timers to manage rotation.
Celebrate “tech helpers” who support classmates.
👉 How can I make tech more inclusive?
👉 How can I make tech more inclusive?
Enable closed captions when using video.
Choose tools with voice input/output for expression.
Use visual cues alongside text (e.g., images in Wordwall.net or Book Creator).
Offer multiple modes of response: typing, drawing, voice.
📄 Download the Full EdTech Toolbox as a PDF
📄 Download the Full EdTech Toolbox as a PDF
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