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All Levels I give permission to record or livestream Presentation (45 minutes)

How to Create a Free Online ER Library and Assignment Tracking System in 20 Minutes

Sun, Sep 7, 11:45-12:30 Asia/Tokyo

Location: Digital Tools and AI : 611

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Extensive reading (ER) programs help students build fluency, but many schools face two major challenges: providing accessible reading materials and tracking student participation. Building a physical library can be expensive and time-consuming, and teachers often lack tools to monitor engagement effectively.

This presentation will demonstrate how to create a free, online ER library and assignment tracking system using tools such as ELLLO, ER-Central, Google Docs, Blogger, and Google Forms (or Microsoft equivalents). Participants will see how to set up the system in less than 20 minutes, organize level-appropriate materials, and make the library accessible on mobile devices. The session will also show how teachers can collect reading logs automatically and generate simple progress reports.

By the end, attendees will understand the full process of building an online ER program that is easy to manage, sustainable, and completely free.

  • Todd Beuckens

    I am a part-time lecturer in English at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) in Beppu, Japan, and the creator of ELLLO (English Listening Lesson Library Online), one of the first, largest, and most frequently visited free ESL listening sites on the Internet. I hold an M.A. in Learning, Design, and Technology from San Diego State University, as well as a CELTA. Over the past 25+ years, I have taught English to learners of all ages and levels, primarily in Thailand and Japan.