 Welcome to Washington State's Project Idea. I'm John Kerr. I'm the Washington State Director of Adult Education. I've also had the pleasure of being an ESL instructor in Washington State for over 24 years. And I can promise you that being a student in Project Idea will be one of the best English learning experiences of your life. In this program, you will learn to use computers, technology, online learning to increase your skills as a college student and an English language learner. I am honored to welcome you to this unique educational experience. All of you are essential to meeting our nation's need for college graduates in our state and across the entire nation. We know that all of you, our ELL students, are the key to the success of our nation's workforce and global economy. Through the use of 21st century technology and innovative instruction, your work in this program will help transform the way ELL instruction is taught across the entire United States. You are the pioneers of English language learning. The entire nation is lucky to have you as part of this educational experience. Work hard and enjoy.