I am very excited to share with you some of the ways that I design and innovate. I would very much appreciate hearing about some of the ways that you design your learning environments and any advice or insights that you may have for me. Redefining ADDIE – by Sam A – Attract – In my English as a second language context, it is particularly important to grab the learners’ attention and establish an authentic connection where learners feel safe with the instructor as well as other learners. When stepping back into the classroom whether virtual or in-person, there can be fear or hesitation. This could be a result of past trauma adult students have encountered. By addressing these fears, you set the stage for low-stakes risk and high-stakes rewards. D – Determine and discover – Contemporary language learners have generally had much exposure and experience with ELS...