Zhang, J., & Pelttari, C. (2014). Exploring the emotions and needs of English language learners: Facilitating pre-service and in-service teachers' recognition of the tasks facing language learners. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 35(2), 179-194.
Importantly, creating opportunities for learners to share feedback directly with the product provides space for design teams to catch their own blind spots and commit to continuously improving to create an edtech solution where learners of color are centered in design and meaningful tools are available to support complex and difficult conversations.
Encouraging all learners to ask questions and seek help when needed creates a safe space for risk-taking, peer learning, and skill development.
Lee, E. N., & Orgill, M. (2021). Toward equitable assessment of English language learners in general chemistry: Identifying supportive features in assessment items. Journal of Chemical Education, 99(1), 35-48.
Being immersed in the learning environment can also improve Attention, Working Memory, transfer to Long-term Memory, and support the development of a Learner Mindset.
Chaffin, A. J., & Harlow, S. D. (2005). Cognitive learning applied to older adult learners and technology. Educational Gerontology, 31(4), 301-329.
Visual difficulties is not a homogenous category, and including multiple solutions for learners with different combinations of needs is important, and can also benefit all learners.
Gupta, A. (2019). Principles and practices of teaching English Language Learners. International Education Studies, 12(7), 49-57.
Importantly, creating opportunities for learners to share feedback directly with the product provides space for design teams to catch their own blind spots and commit to continuously improving to create an edtech solution where learners of color are centered in design and meaningful tools are available to support complex and difficult conversations.
A learner's Civic Mindedness involves seeing oneself as a contributor to their community, being informed and empowered to help or include others, and eventually joining with others to achieve common goals for the community.
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