This assignment for Curriculum Development and Classroom Management in the Technology Era prepares TESOL candidates to become informed curriculum designers who can select and use technology purposefully rather than treating digital tools as instructional add-ons. By researching each tool, evaluating its functions, and connecting it to language objectives, standards, learner needs, and curriculum goals, candidates develop the professional judgment required to determine when technology strengthens curriculum design and when it does not. The assignment therefore emphasizes technological competence as the ability to make evidence-informed, context-sensitive decisions.
The digital portfolio also requires candidates to use technology to organize, synthesize, and present their research in a professional and shareable format. Candidates are not only studying technology but also using it to communicate their findings through embedded resources, visuals, links, and candidate-created artifacts. This prepares them to create curriculum resources that can be reviewed, adapted, and shared with colleagues, families, and professional communities.
Shobha Kunjbeharry: I am a graduate student in the TESOL program at Touro University, committed to creating equitable and engaging learning experiences for multilingual learners. I am passionate about integrating educational technology, culturally responsive teaching, and family partnerships to support students’ language development and academic success. My work focuses on designing inclusive learning environments where multilingual students can thrive through meaningful communication, collaboration, and authentic learning experiences.
“Creating this Padlet helped me realize that technology is most powerful when it is intentionally selected to remove language barriers, amplify student voice, and strengthen partnerships between schools and multilingual families. I learned that digital tools should enhance and not replace high-quality teaching while creating more equitable opportunities for every learner.” Shobha Kunjbeharry, Touro University TESOL Candidate
Touro University TESOL Candidate Shobha Kunjbeharry’s Tech Tool Resource
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