I read the article https://www.languagemagazine.com/2017/05/09/new-directions-technology-use-ell-instruction
Our goal with ELL is to help them reach the same level of mastery in reading as their non ELL peers.
We can use technology to accomplish this with speaking and listening activities that will target their challenges.
One way is through DIFFERENTIATION: we can provide the same content and skills as our non ELL learners, just that we will teach in a different way. ie. shorten long text, use visuals, offer choices of group or individual, provide choices in showing their knowledge acquisition in alternate ways other than writing.
SELF DIRECTED learning is another way. With online modules for self learning, students will feel empowered and confident while measuring their progress against their personal goals instead of their peers. ie. gaming, listening or speaking technology. We need to give independence and flexibility in self directed learning so students can identify their own comfort levels in technology.
DIVERSE LANGUAGE CONTENT is where we can increase fluency and articulation, enhance skills and complete assignments via audio books, podcasts, video editing...
MOBILITY is super for these students to continue learning outside of their classroom without judgement and pressure. If students can access learning at home, they can also enjoy family participation and learning!
MULTI-MODAL/SENSORY TACTILE activities helps to increase learning. Stickers, cards, silhouettes, digital storytelling are all wonderful ways to encourage mode switching in presenting and creating content.
All these technology modalities will help increase learning in our ELL students and raise their mastery levels!
Our goal with ELL is to help them reach the same level of mastery in reading as their non ELL peers.
We can use technology to accomplish this with speaking and listening activities that will target their challenges.
One way is through DIFFERENTIATION: we can provide the same content and skills as our non ELL learners, just that we will teach in a different way. ie. shorten long text, use visuals, offer choices of group or individual, provide choices in showing their knowledge acquisition in alternate ways other than writing.
SELF DIRECTED learning is another way. With online modules for self learning, students will feel empowered and confident while measuring their progress against their personal goals instead of their peers. ie. gaming, listening or speaking technology. We need to give independence and flexibility in self directed learning so students can identify their own comfort levels in technology.
DIVERSE LANGUAGE CONTENT is where we can increase fluency and articulation, enhance skills and complete assignments via audio books, podcasts, video editing...
MOBILITY is super for these students to continue learning outside of their classroom without judgement and pressure. If students can access learning at home, they can also enjoy family participation and learning!
MULTI-MODAL/SENSORY TACTILE activities helps to increase learning. Stickers, cards, silhouettes, digital storytelling are all wonderful ways to encourage mode switching in presenting and creating content.
All these technology modalities will help increase learning in our ELL students and raise their mastery levels!
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