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Building Confident Bilingual Learners with Purposeful Edtech
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Presented by Dwight Goodwin, Executive Director of Technology Services, Coppell Independent School District (TX); and Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead, Logitech
Sponsored by Logitech
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For many students, confidence gaps, language barriers, and limited access to the right tools can make it hard to fully participate in today’s digital learning environment. Addressing these challenges requires a thoughtful, student-centered approach to edtech integration.
Richard J. Lee Elementary, an Apple Distinguished School in Coppell ISD, offers a compelling example of what’s possible when students have access to the right tools. Educators there are using iPad devices alongside headsets, styluses, and keyboard cases to remove barriers, increase focus, and unlock new possibilities for creativity and project-based learning.
The results are striking: over 90% of students surveyed after the edtech pilot felt more confident using common tools and platforms, with significant gains in participation and academic growth, especially for emergent bilinguals and newly enrolled students.
In this edLeader Panel, Dwight Goodwin, Executive Director of Technology for Coppell ISD, and Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead at Logitech, share what worked for Richard J. Lee Elementary alongside new research from FullScale and THE Journal. Viewers leave with actionable practices to help all students overcome confidence gaps, engage more deeply with digital tools, and express themselves fully throughout their learning journey.
This edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 librarians, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.
About the Presenters
Dwight Goodwin is an accomplished educator with over 30 years of experience. He is the Executive Director of Technology for Coppell Independent School District (CISD), where he supports teachers and students as they find innovative ways to enhance daily activities and create dynamic learning environments with edtech. Dwight is passionate about using technology to enhance collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. His focus is on building systems that improve both teaching and school operations. He has also served on the TCEA Board of Directors and was President.
Madeleine Mortimore is the Global Education Innovation and Research Lead for Logitech, where she leads research on edtech hardware. With years of experience as a classroom teacher, Madeleine has developed a curriculum for grades 4-12. Her research experience includes positions at the MIT Teaching and Learning Lab. Madeleine has a Master of Education from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.
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