Technology in ELL Classrooms By: Jenny, Meghan, and Becca
Jan 02, 2016
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