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GURT Institute

https://gurt.georgetown.edu Since the COVID-19 outbreak, foreign and second language researchers, administrators, teachers, learners and parents have all been grappling with the shift from face-to-face to online language instruction. While the fields of applied linguistics and education can offer some insights from prior research, multiple perspectives are needed to shed light on the challenges and affordances ... Read more

Developing Academic Literacy and Language in the Content Areas

Design practical, hands-on activities for English learners to be successful within rigorous content instruction while exploring the academic language and literacy practices of the 21st century classroom. Academic language is so much more than vocabulary. Please join us for this engaging two-day institute designed to increase understanding and provide practical resources regarding the instruction of ... Read more

Webinar: Digital Equity in Education: Whence and Where to?

Register free here https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jxpTMl-pQ42_L_2Tef6cPg As many schools migrate to the cloud, some are considering a world where online learning is the new norm. Without thoughtful planning and action from policymakers, many will be left behind. So, just what is "digital equity"? And what does it look like in action? In this online brief, our distinguished ... Read more