Differentiate? Do It with Diffit! AI-Powered Activities for ESL, and CTE
Session 3: 2:15pm-3:45pm (Friday March 06, 2026)
Description
Adult Ed classrooms are uniquely diverse, serving learners with varied educational backgrounds, literacy levels, & workforce goals. ESL & CTE instructors must build language skills, content knowledge, and career readiness—often with limited time and resources. This session demonstrates how Diffit streamlines differentiation while maintaining rigorous, relevant instruction. Participants will learn to use Diffit to quickly generate and adapt instructional materials from articles, videos, & vocab lists. We will explore how to re-level text, translate materials, customize vocab, and add comprehension questions aligned to real-world workplace expectations. Through live demonstration & guided practice, participants will explore Diffit’s resource sets, images, and digital & printable activities that export to Google Docs, Slides, and PDFs. Educators will design a lesson and leave with practical strategies to support equity, engagement, and career-focused learning—without increasing workload.
Presenters
Denise Douglas
Porterville Adult School
Denise Douglas has over 30 years of experience in education with a focus on Adult Education and instructional technology. She has taught high school and Adult Ed and has trained Adult Education teachers for nearly a decade. Denise is the Assistant Director of Porterville Adult School, oversees instructional technology for Porterville USD, and serves as a CALIE Board Member. She has presented at CUE, TDLS, and Google Summits, supporting equitable, technology-rich learning for lifelong learners.
Type of Presentation
Follow-along Workshop (90 minute)
Audience
- Teachers
- Administrators
Program Strands
- Adult Basic Education
- Adult Secondary Education
- English as a Second Language
- Short-term Career Technical Education
- Workforce Preparation
Category Strands
- Designing Learning Experiences