As an ESL educator, I believe that computers and technology are providing teachers with more opportunities to fulfill the needs of ESL learners. These opportunities create a more reliable usage of authentic materials in the process of teaching and learning.
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As an ESL educator, I believe that computers and technology are providing teachers with more opportunities to fulfill the needs of ESL learners. These opportunities create a more reliable usage of authentic materials in the process of teaching and learning.
Rewards can come in all shapes and sizes. The best reward is the feeling a student gets when successfully completing a challenging task while performing the four language skills as an ELL.
Using the internet to communicate effectively with authentic teaching tools is network-based instruction, which allows for better teaching and learning solutions.
Due to a language barrier and the different cultural experiences of ESL students, it is difficult to accomplish success without the use of computers and other technology.
Basic/Low Intermediate Intermediate High Intermediate
Introductory Advanced
Variants and genres, including documentaries, interviews and manuals with Achievement Tests, have become companions of course curriculum in elementary and secondary education in ESL classrooms.
The website http://www.longman.com is a program component companion with internet activities. The five-level integrated skills series for language learning are authentic, natural and motivating.
What really matters the most is how we implement technology. Computers give educators various opportunities for improving their teaching capabilities by providing students with more challenging expectations, creating accountability and fostering organization.
More reliable usage of online based activities will increase language learning and promote motivation, while engaging ESL students in meaningful activities.
a Better Teacher Early planning Passion and commitment to your profession Properly aligning the curriculum to meet state standards Effective integration of technology in the classroom
It is all in how you start:
1. Knowledge
2. Commitment
3. Continued Professional Growth
4. Access to the internet
5. A classroom environment focused on
a student feeling of global inclusion
The Keys to Successfully Becoming
a Better Teacher
Computers and Technology
Tips and techniques for improving and exploring websites:1. No nightmare of creating lesson plans.2. Easy to download materials.3. No extra time to plan activities.4. Choosing educational games and fun
activities is just a click away.
Learning Contracts According to the site www.nmsa.org, the use of
learning contracts can enhance students’ self efficacy for reading and writing purposes. Learning contracts are used to spell-out required tasks the students have agreed to do.
The choices offered include a list of five possible projects, of which students are required to choose one or two.
This allows students more time to improve learning, it also creates differentiated instruction opportunities allowing for various goals for gifted learners, ELLS or students with disabilities.