Teaching English language learners online has risen dramatically over the past couple of years – and this trend seems likely to continue. Virtual classes can be just as rewarding as face-to-face lessons. But there are some challenges to overcome. When students are learning online, all the distractions of the internet are just one click away. It can be trickier to encourage student participation, and Zoom fatigue can affect student engagement, too. So, it’s important for teachers to find solutions to keep our learners focused and motivated. Thankfully, along with the rise in online learning, there have been lots of innovations in different digital teaching tools, platforms and games. Cleverly designed digital resources can encourage participation. They can also open up communication between teacher and student. In turn, this can boost learner autonomy and motivation. Here are seven innovative digital teaching tools to use when teaching English as a second language (ESL) online.