Transforming language development for MLLs with UDL and Toontastic 3D

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Published: Jul 12, 2023
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Multilingual Learners, English language development, Universal design for learning, technology-enabled learning

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Estephanie López Contreras
Washington State University

Summary

This review discusses Toontastic 3D as an educational tool to support multilingual learners (MLLs). The Toontastic 3D app helps to promote communication skills, English language development for MLLs, and content learning. The app is evaluated using a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. The review concludes with a summary of Toontastic 3D’s features and suggestions for its use in the classroom.

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López Contreras, E. (2023). Transforming language development for MLLs with UDL and Toontastic 3D. WAESOL Educator, 48(2), 45–48. Retrieved from https://educator.waesol.org/index.php/WE/article/view/22
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Vol. 48 No. 2 (2023): WAESOL Educator—Summer 2023
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ELT Resources Review
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Author Biography

Estephanie López Contreras, Washington State University

Estephanie S. López Contreras is a Ph.D. candidate in Language, Literacy, and Technology at Washington State University and a teaching assistant in the Department of Teaching and Learning. She specializes in language-teaching methodologies, UDL, multilingual learners, and English language development. Her passion is supporting language learners in today’s diverse classrooms. She has experience in K-12 schools, teacher education programs, and governmental institutions. Estephanie is committed to developing innovative language-teaching methodologies that are inclusive and responsive to the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse learners. You may contact Estephanie at e.lopezcontreras@wsu.edu.