JALT2025 - Tokyo

Digital Learning: An SDG Textbook Project

Nov 1, 2025, 2:30 PM

1h

National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

Poster Presentation (60-minutes) Materials and Assessment Room 416

Speakers

Mr Steven Silsbee (Josai International University)Mr Kevin Clark (Josai International University)

Description

This poster presentation focuses on the development of a free, digital ESL textbook in which the primary considerations are accessibility, flexibility, and interactivity. Aligned with CEFR and integrating SDG topics, it aims to enhance language skills while promoting global awareness. We will guide attendees step-by-step from origin to implementation. Key challenges to be discussed include the creation of original content and technological barriers.

Summary

The transition from traditional to digital textbooks is a challenging one. This poster presentation focuses on the development of a free, digital ESL textbook in which the primary considerations are accessibility, flexibility, and interactivity. Aligned with CEFR and integrating SDG topics, it aims to enhance language skills while promoting global awareness. We will guide attendees step-by-step from origin to implementation. Key challenges to be discussed include the creation of original content and technological barriers.