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Abstract
This article examines effective and ineffective ways to combine digital tools with classroom teaching for English learners. One thing becomes clear: working online alongside in-person sessions can boost independence, spark interest, allow varied schedules, open doors to many kinds of materials. Yet hurdles pop up too - uneven device access, educators feeling out of their depth, grading tasks getting messy. It turns out success is not automatic; careful planning matters, tech help must be reliable, teachers need ongoing training just as much.
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