Our mission is to help teachers expand ESL teaching and learning beyond the classroom via mobile devices.
Who
we are
Our team is composed of faculty and students at the Harvard Graduate School of Education working with an advisor from the Education Development Center.
Partner Program
Our work is done in partnership with the Framingham Adult ESL Plus Program in Framingham, Massachusetts. FAESL's philosophy is "to provide each student with the language skills necessary to achieve personal success at home, at work, and in the community."
Meet Our Team
Heidi
2015-2016
Hello. I'm Heidi, a project director at Education Development Center, Inc. My interest is in how mobile technology and social media can benefit teaching and learning for educators and administrators. A special focus is in special populations, and in particular adults and English learners.
Ji-Sun
Spring 2015
Hi! My name is Ji-Sun and my interests lie in creating formal and informal spaces for learning using developmentally appropriate technologies that will empower all learners.
Dan
Fall 2015
Hi, I'm Dan! I'm really interested in language learning, educational product development and technology.
Jungmin
Fall 2015
Hi, I'm Jungmin! Previously, I worked for an education technology company and launched a student volunteer organization. I am interested in improving education through technology and learning analytics.
Ivan
Spring 2016
Hi, my name is Ivan Valdovinos and I am a researcher and English Language Arts teacher. I am interested in using mobile technology to improve teaching and instruction for all students.
Karina
Spring 2016
Hi, I'm Karina! I'm interested in mobile learning across all subjects, but when it comes to ESLmobile, I’m really interested in finding ways to make learning English a smooth and enjoyable process.
Grace Jiang
Fall 2016
Hello, my name is Grace and I'm excited to be on the ESL team. My passion lies in helping underprivileged ESL learners advance their English skills.
Bobbi
Spring 2015
Hi, my name is Bobbi and I am a Social Science teacher. I am interested in exploring ways technology can be used to individualize and enhance instruction for students, especially those at the secondary level.
Nareen
Spring 2015
Hi, my name is Nareen. I am interested in finding new ways of introducing multimodality in composition instruction and making use of digital media resources that tap into multiple student literacies.
Ken
Fall 2015
Hey! My name is Ken and I'm interested in informal learning opportunities. I've been working in education in the Marshall Islands for the past five years.
Brian
Fall 2015
Hello! My name is Brian. I started two language schools and I am interested in finding innovative ways in which to make language learning more effective.
Xiaoke
Spring 2016
Hi, my name is Xiaoke. I am interested in exploring ways technology, especially Podcasts, mobile apps and online games, can be used to enhance ESL students' learning experience.
Yoshi
Fall 2016
Hello! My name is Yoshi and I am interested in how mobile technology can be used to advance learning outcomes for people who live in developing countries.
Yumeng
Fall 2016
Hi, I am Yumeng from HGSE T561 Fall 2016. I love education and media. My interest is in English learning of Chinese student.