* NUMBER OF EMIGRANTS LEAVING THE UNITED
STATES HAS DECREASED.
* UNITED STATES IS WELCOMING MORE FOREIGNERS, AS A RESULT, ESL EDUCATION MUST ACCOMMODATE THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE NEW POPULATION (HEISLER, SHRESTHA, 2011).
* NUMBER OF IMMIGRANTS
(EMIGRATING FROM A FOREIGN COUNTRY) IS ON
A RISE.
DEMOGRAPHICS OF IMMIGRATION
THE HISTORY AND CURRENT STATE OF ESL EDUCATION
Then … Bilingual Education Act (1968)
Now … No Child Left Behind (2001)
* Recognizing educational needs
of children with limited English speak ability
(Bilingual Education Act, 1968).
* Focus on language instruction of limited English proficient and immigrant students
(No Child Left Behind, 2001).
• Allows parents to communicate with the community and government.
• Access to equality, and equitable education and services for ESL Learners.
The Coalition for Equal Education (CEAE)
PARENTS!*VOLUNTEER
*HOMEWORK
HELP
* READ TO YOUR CHILD.
* READ WITH YOUR
CHILD.
*EMBRACE
* ENCOURAGE
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT FOR ESL STUDENTS
PARENTS
ADMINISTRATORS STUDENTS
EDUCATION
TEACHERS
FUTURESUCCESS
TECHNOLOGY
POLICY
THE FUTURING OF ESL EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGYI. FUTURING
(Groff, Smoker, 2000)
* PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE REAL WORLD. * JOBS MARKET REQUIRING SKILLED VERSUS UNSKILLED LABOR
THE FUTURING OF ESL EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGYII. SCENARIO
(National University of Kebangsaah, 2012).
The use of online platforms and discussion boards for ESL Learners …
*Communicative language use and
practice.
* Acquire new information and
language.
* Freedom of expressing view
and opinions *Minimizes apprehension about
English language skills.
*Minimizes shyness about English
language skills.
* Increases confidence in
language skills.
THE FUTURING OF ESL EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGYIII. SCANNING
(National University of Kebangsaah, 2012)
* Allows for exposure to the English language.
* Provides guidance and digital translation services
* Alleviates the struggle of learning English
Overall, improves communicative skills.
TRENDS I. BUDGET
(The School District Budget Process, 2006)
$ No budget allowing for technological advancements
in the classroom.
$ No budget allowing for training in technology for
educators.
TRENDS I. POLICY
(2020 Forecast, 2008)
*Technology is remaking society and organization
* Policies are not allowing for technological transformations to take place.
* New models of learning
* Collaborative approaches.
* Educators viewed as “superheroes”.
Traditional institutions of learning
Traditional hierarches
Traditional Education Policies * Open approaches.
THE USE OF INTERACTIVE ONLINE LEARNING AND DISCUSSION BOARDS FOR ESL LEARNERS
(NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF KEBANGSAAH, 2012).
STUDENTS: • Exposure to English language • Opportunity to use
communicative skills • Bypass fears of English language • Participate more than in a
traditional classroom.
INSTRUCTORS: • A supervisor rather than traditional
teacher role. • Expand learning activities outside of the
classroom environment. • More participation by ESL learner than in
traditional classroom. • Receive responses of quality.
The future of ESL Education affected by the trend of
technology.
Online portals and tutorials for parents on the use of technology and access to
school curriculums.
Online activities for student to learn English as
a foreign language.
TECHNOLOGY
DEMANDS OF SOCIETY
CHANGING FAMILY
STRUCTURE
ADMINISTRATORS AND EDUCATORS
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
POLICIES AND
LEGISLATION
BUDGET AND
FUNDING
“CALL TO ACTION” REFORM OF POLICIES
Project Tomorrow (2007).
TRAINING FOR EDUCATORS.
Project Tomorrow, 2007.
• Digital Immigrants
• Bypass fear of technology
• Bypass intimidation felt by digital natives (students).
• More likely to use technology is properly trained.
• Cultural Shift
• Educators must become facilitators of learning.
• Educate administrators, educators, and communities in technology
• Create a strategic plan for educators, parents, and communities.
• Allow for funding.