Technology in ELL

Classrooms

By: Jenny, Meghan, and Becca

Various Strategies

Internet Images Interactive storybooks Interactive software and handheld devices Presentation aids Websites Virtual collaborations

Interactive Storybook

Interactive software & handheld devices

Various Strategies (cont.)

Virtual field trips Word processing Language labs Web-based Concept mapping Word mapping

Concept Mapping

Word Mapping

Statistics Verbal Language: Liaw Study (1997)

Computer books: sounds, words, & picturesFacilitated verbal language use

Statistics (cont.) Vocabulary: Kang and

Dennis (1995)Seol, South Korea3 groups: used computer

programs with definition, picture, and context

Context group: 2 times as well and had higher retention after long periods of time

Statistics…

Reading: Landerholm, Karr, and Mushi (2000)Parental involvement of ELL studentsGoals: become involved in the school

community and become comfortable on campus, enjoy reading and writing alone and with their children, understand science and computer technology, and improve their own literacy

One child read over 300 books throughout the course of the year!

Statistics (cont.)

Writing: Trenchs (1996)3 students learning Spanish as a second

languageE-mail

One Teacher’s Personal Experience

Barbara GottschalkElementary ELL teacherRote memorization didn’t workPearson SuccessMaker

Disadvantages Untrained teachers

Time lost (connection problems, downloading issues, policing software, etc.)

Upkeep and maintenance expenses

Incompatibility issues

Resources must be routinely evaluated for the audience of the quality and quantity

Disadvantages (cont.)

The internet can provide too much information which can lead to confusion

Educators should pay attention to what students are looking at because it could be inappropriate depending on age, culture, background, etc.

Technology anxiety

Advantages Tailored to each student’s unique needs

Provides more opportunities for student learning and a different way to enhance learning

Connects native speakers all over the world, enables them to use English in real situations

Creates a highly interactive environment

Advantages (cont.) Promotes a high level of literacy

Gives students the chance to think through their answers without the pressure of answering in front of their peers

Teaches computer skills and motor skills (connecting physical actions, clicking, typing) with desired results)

Increases student motivation

Advantages (cont.) Instant feedback Spell check Students feel empowered Provides sound & visuals (more contextual clues)

Students are in control (decide when to repeat questions, exercises and sequences based on their own progress)

Student self-pacing Students can record themselves & compare

pronunciation

Now it’s YOUR turn!

Works Cited

http://www.eslteachersboard.com/cgi-bin/tech/index.pl?read=136

http://englishvirtualcommunity.blogspot.com/2011/09/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-online.html

http://www2.gsu.edu/~mstmbs/IT8420/F99/MaryM1.html

http://esl.about.com/od/esleflteachingtechnique/a/t_compclass.htm