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Adventures in Ed Tech with an ESL twist

Update: I've been working with several local adult education agencies. I was hired to teach basic "digital literacy" to adult learners, both GED and ESL classes. I am learning that it's not enough to just know how a computer works or how to access the internet. I need to make the material accessible and understandable for all the students, no matter their literacy level and English-speaking skill. Although I will admit that the English-speaking skill is more of a barrier. I sometimes have a translator, and some students bring their tutor to class to help them learn the "technology jargon." But most of the time, I have to come up with concrete explanations for words like "Malicious software" or "Malware." It's a challenge to describe "malicious" to someone who thinks that word sounds like "delicious." I am enjoying the journey. I rejoice in each small step. This last week my 6 ESL ladies each sent their first ...