Monday, July 20, 2015

"Read Me First"


Welcome Teachers!


This is a Professional Development Module about Integrating Technology for ESL Learners. Below you will find a list of resources that I have put together for you to become more familiar with English Language Proficiency Standards and Technology Standards for 21st Century Learners. I have also included key information for working with ESL student populations. As you read through these posts, I would like to you consider the following guiding questions:

1.     Are certain ASSL and ISTE Technology Standards more accessible for students with limited language proficiency?


2.     What are some challenges an ESL student might encounter when trying to integrate technology and learning at school?


3.     Do you believe these challenges would increase or decrease in the home setting?


4.     What stage of second language development does ESL student become competent in “school” language?


5.     Who are the EL support teachers in your school? Have you reached out to them to help you modify classroom activities for ELs?


6.     How could you model one of the Academic Language Functions listed for an ESL student in your mainstream class?


7.     ELs struggle with citation due to a lack of vocabulary and structural knowledge, how could sentence stem support students in paraphrasing vs. plagiarizing?


8.     Do you know if any online recourses that could assist an EL students in developing academic vocabulary?
 9.     In the sample SIOP lesson plan, how has technology been integrated into the ESL Lesson?


Once you have finished reviewing these materials, please be sure to print out the “Tip Sheet: How to Help ELs in the Mainstream Classroom” and post it in your classrooms for a quick reference of EL-friendly modifications. Also, be sure to evaluate the professional development module by responding to one of the guiding questions in the comments section of its corresponding thread. Your feedback is critical to ESL student success, so please don’t hesitate to leave additional comments regarding any lingering questions or concerns.


 


Thank you for your invaluable time and wisdom, 

and enjoy the PD!


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