Technology and the Technology and the English Language LearnerEnglish Language LearnerBy Group E: Georgia Gum, Michelle Ricca and Jeanette Delgado.

Main ConceptsMain Concepts

Tools to aid ELL StudentsTechniques for clearly

communicating information regarding technology

Activities to fit the needs of ELL Students

Software, Rubrics and Lessons designed especially for ELL Students

Specific examples of house deceives such Specific examples of house deceives such

as scanners, digital cameras, and or video as scanners, digital cameras, and or video

cameras can be used with computer cameras can be used with computer

systems and software for math and systems and software for math and

science.science.A great thing for ELL learners would be to scan pictures of diagrams or shapes onto paper so they can get a better sense of their homework.

Also if they have a digital camera they could take pictures of shapes around their house so they can see that math is everywhere.

When students have science experiments they could record what their doing so that everyone will remember what the experiment was about.

Specific examples of how technology Specific examples of how technology can be used in communicating, can be used in communicating, collaborating, conducting research, collaborating, conducting research, and or solving problems for your topic.and or solving problems for your topic.Something fun a class of ELL could do is

video chat with someone from their country to help them with the subject their on.

A cool thing to do is to have groups and have each group make a chat room so when they are at home they can help each other if they need help

Learning how to use the internet will be so helpful with project because if you do not get what the teacher is saying you can look at other ways to understand it.

Specific examples of how to use productivity Specific examples of how to use productivity tools for word processing, database tools for word processing, database management, and spreadsheet applications management, and spreadsheet applications for your topicfor your topic

A great way for the entire class to have all the directions in English and their other language would be to write them out on a word processing document.

The great thing about databases are that you are able to find anything about any subject for any language

If you need to do some math problems you could use a spreadsheet because they have some cool equations to add and subtract for the totals.

Specific examples of how to use Specific examples of how to use multimedia tools for your topic.multimedia tools for your topic.

A fun way to memorize things would be to have Cd’s with songs that sing to you about shapes.

Also a great way for ELL students to understand the assignments more is to have cd’s with the directions on their so if they need too they can go back and listen again.

A great way for the students to learn how to say the words is to have a cd with all the vocabulary words.

Resources for Adaptive Devises Resources for Adaptive Devises for ELL Student Needsfor ELL Student NeedsTranslation Tools

◦http://www.babblefish.com/◦Google also offers free translation

tools

Video Conferencing◦Skype

Free Familiar Allow students to communicate to

students in their first language.

Resources for Adaptive Devises Resources for Adaptive Devises for ELL Student Needsfor ELL Student NeedsVirtual Field Trips

◦Tramline Allows for student to work through the

space at their own pace Receptive language skills will be

practiced Visual and audio experience to associate

with the new language

http://www.field-trips.org/

Socially Responsible, Ethical and Socially Responsible, Ethical and Legal Practices regarding Legal Practices regarding Technology and the English Technology and the English Language Learner.Language Learner.Make sure to

clearly communicate the responsibilities of using technology to ELL Students

1. Warn against Plagiarism

2. No illegal bootleg software programs (Google Docs Free)

3. Safeguard personal information on video chats

4. Recognize suspicious actions online.

TEACHERS AND ELL TEACHERS AND ELL STUDENT NEED TO STUDENT NEED TO ADHERE TO ADHERE TO COPYRIGHT LAWS AND COPYRIGHT LAWS AND GUIDELINESGUIDELINESWith Full Text Documents and Newspapers from around the world available online, students need to know the importance of these Laws.

A Video on Copyright Lawshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C

Jn_jC4FNDo&feature=related

Trackstar and Webquest Trackstar and Webquest ActivitiesActivities

Muliticultural Readingshttp://trackstar.4teachers.org/tr

ackstar/ts/viewTrackMembersFrames.do?◦ Students read Children Like Me and

make cultural comparisons◦ Draw Venn Diagrams with the

similarities and differences◦ Trackstar # 20461

Trackstar and Webquest Trackstar and Webquest ActivitiesActivities

◦ Students use geometry to design a stained glass window for the school.

◦ Allows the ELL student to communicate, collaborate and be creative.

◦ http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/ts/viewTrackMembersFrames.do?

Trackstar and Webquest Trackstar and Webquest ActivitiesActivitiesSongs that

change the world

Songs that change the world

ELL students listen to music and watch videos about how the world was influenced.

http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/ts/viewTrackMembersFrames.do?

Resources for TeachersResources for Teachers(English Language Learners)(English Language Learners)

Trakstar.com◦ Web based learning

language (WBLL)◦ Allows teachers to

monitor students navigation time to relevant websites

◦ To help focus remain on specific tasks

◦ Efficient use of websites

Google Docs◦ Distributed

language learning(DLL)

◦ Create documents with each other, or any native speaking person in the world

◦ Learn and work toward common purposes

◦ Offers audience beyond teachers

Resources for Teachers Resources for Teachers Cont.Cont.

Translation Tools◦ Babel Fish◦ Free Translator◦ World Lingo◦ Helpful for

teachers◦ Can use key

words in translators to help translate simple instructions

Computer assisted language learning (CALL) New ways to

enhance speaking and listening skills

Teachers have better access to skill development

Has capability to asses oral language skills

Instructional SoftwareInstructional SoftwareMultimedia

software◦ Designed to help

language acquisition and vocabulary development

◦ Communicate English in a less stressful environment

◦ Allows teachers to individualize students programs.

Interactive Storybooks◦ Books appear on

screen for students to read aloud.

◦ Gives reader a chance to see illustrations and hear the words being pronounced

◦ Additional learning games attached

LeapFrog Schoolhouse!

Rubrics For Assessing Rubrics For Assessing Student OutcomesStudent Outcomes

4Teachers.org◦ Website offers

many resources for teachers including Foreign Language Assessments

◦ Includes several planning tips for using technology in the classroom and with ELL.

Email◦ Many teachers

have began using email to turn in assignments and asses student development.

◦ Has become convenient, effective, and motivating for both teachers and students

Rubrics For Teachers Rubrics For Teachers Cont.Cont.Rubrics

◦Gives examples of rubrics submitted through other teachers

◦Critique: Great site for resources for teachers Doesn’t integrate technology in some

examples Only two examples given Separated assessment into four parts:

comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and grammer

Lesson PlansLesson PlansLesson plans for ESL teachers

incorporating technology◦Example #1◦Example #2

◦YouTube

SummarySummaryThey’re many ways and

resources for ELL students. Technology has helped students

better communicate with several different software programs and intranet resources.

You can find many rubrics, lessons plans, etc. as a resource for teaching.