Dr. Michele Torres-Burns, a distinguished National Multilingual Content Specialist at HMH, renowned for her expertise in supporting the needs of multilingual learners. Dr. Torres-Burns has a wealth of experience in this field, having played a pivotal role in developing presentations, leading the Multilingual Learner Task Force, and providing invaluable assistance to colleagues on the WIDA standards. Her dedicated and collaborative approach ensures that participants will benefit from a rich and impactful learning experience.

Supporting Academic Writing with Technology

In this engaging and interactive workshop, educators will explore a range of techniques and activities designed to enhance the writing skills of multilingual learners through the use of technology. Throughout the session, participants will be introduced to various digital tools that can facilitate scaffolding to cater to the diverse proficiencies of multilingual students.

During the workshop, educators will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the interactive nature of technology within the writing process by utilizing their own devices. This hands-on experience will encompass vocabulary enhancement, pre-writing activities, and drafting techniques, thereby shedding light on effective instructional strategies aimed at fostering student engagement and achievement.

Moreover, participants will actively engage in an academic writing task, assuming both teacher and student roles to gain a comprehensive understanding of the instructional dynamics.