Education Week's Digital Directions: Interactivity Seen as Key - The Diigo Meta page

• 13 Jun 15
  

  J Yelverton

  in this 2007 article linked from the Colorin Colorado website, the author warns against selecting tech programs that are targeted for ELL learners by name alone. It states that many of these programs and applications are merely "glorified worksheets". Instead, we are urged to use traditional tech that is geared towards general grammar, spelling, and vocabulary learning that is also appealing for ELL learners.

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  • involve students in computer chat sessions, which tend to draw out English-learners who are hesitant to speak.
  • with a chat session, the students are forced to use their language skills
  • “even traditional programs that reinforce grammar, spelling, and vocabulary learning can provide useful assistance for language learning if used as part of a communicative approach.”
  • Kids adore technology of any kind—the newer the better,” she remarks. “English-language learners are no different.

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• 15 Apr 14
  

  Griselda Quintero

  Teachers seek out technology that encourages interactive learning by English-language learners.

• 16 Apr 13
  

  Shaeley Santiago

  via Judie Haynes

  ell technology interactive writing motivation

• 08 Apr 11
  

  Theresa Connors
• 18 Jun 10
  

  Kristen Walters

  This article discusses the benefits of using technology to teach ELL students and allow them to practice their English language skills. The article lists eight tips for making sure that technology is used in the most effective way possible to assist English Language Learners in their comprehension and fluency in the language. As previously stated, the newer the technology the more motivated students are to use it and thus then to learn more. For teachers looking to bring technology into the classroom, or motivate an ELL student, this article provides helpful tips and ideas. Additionally, the article reminds teachers that for any computer program to work properly, they need to fully understand the ins-and-outs of the program before they try to teach students to use it.

  ELL Technology Motivation

  • Most software programs designed for English-language learners are little more  than glorified worksheets and don’t give students a chance to practice  communicating in English
  • computer chat sessions, which tend to draw out English-learners who are hesitant  to speak.
  • Web quests
  • Technology and Teaching English Language Learners
  • teachers should use technology to help English-language learners practice  reading, writing, speaking, and listening, and to support content-based  instruction
  • Technology-enhanced programs for English-language learners work most effectively  when
  • having access to the latest technology in school motivated her students. “Kids  adore technology of any kind—the newer the better,” she remarks.  “English-language learners are no different.”

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• 23 Jan 08
  

  Tod Baker

  ell technology

• 03 Oct 07
  

  Barbara Lindsey

  Discussion about the kinds of computer-based, Internet-based activities that promote English language learning.

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