The authors discuss the complexity of identifying learning disabilities in the English language classroom, then offer four methods of instruction to support students with learning disabilities, with clear descriptions of effective strategies, and provide an extensive list of useful resources.

This session, “Differentiating Instruction (Online!) for Equity in Learning,” explores the concept of differentiated instruction, which aims to ensure all learners are given opportunities to succeed, and shares practical differentiation strategies for the online EFL classroom.

This session, "Unleashing Your True Teaching Power: Interaction in Online Learning Environments," demonstrates how to engage learners in online environments by transforming traditional classroom tools. Common techniques such as reading circles, interactive lines, information gaps, and jigsaws are ‘reimagined’ for the online setting. Teachers will not only see how researchers repurposed these activities, but will also reimagine their own favorite activities through the SAMR model for technology integration. A resource kit with activities ranging from warm-ups to guided and independent practice for reading, writing, listening, and speaking will be shared.

This session, "Creating Community Online," explored strategies for building community in the online English language classroom. The session highlighted some of the differences between synchronous and asynchronous learning and how each learning format can be effectively used. We also examined how to adapt important classroom management practices, such as monitoring work and giving feedback, for the online classroom. We discussed how to create a plan that establishes communications-related expectations and how to build a positive class community by incorporating reflection. Finally, we explored activities and tools for enabling student collaboration.