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Embracing Technology in the ESL Classroom
Creating Engaging and Challenging Standards-Based ESL Lessons Using Multiple Technologies
Marybeth HegelJenny Murphy
Rowan University
Engages students
Differentiate instruction
Learning is three-dimensional
Students develop 21st-century skills
Why Use Technology?
21st Century Skills: A unified collective vision for learning in which students gain the skills, knowledge and expertise to succeed in work and life.
http://www.p21.org/
Core Subjects and 21st Century Themes
Digital literacy reaches across disciplines
Prepares students for work and life
Learning and Innovation Skills:◦ Creativity and Innovation◦ Critical Thinking and
Problem Solving◦ Communication and
Collaboration
Information, Media, and Technology Skills◦ Information Literacy◦ Media Literacy◦ ICT (Information,
Communications and Technology) Literacy
http://www.p21.org/
VoiceThread
Flip Camera
Digital Recorder
Examples of Technology Used
Document Camera
PowerPoint Game
iPod
http://voicethread.com/
Students write script, upload pictures
and record narrative
Share project and receive comments from other
students, parents and people around the world
Easily differentiated, all can participate
VoiceThread
WIDA Standard Addressed in VoiceThread Lesson:
Standard 1 – Social and Instructional Language Standard 2 – The Language of Language Arts
NJCCCS Addressed in VoiceThread Lesson: English Language Arts Standards » Writing » Grade 9-10 English Language Arts Standards » Speaking & Listening »
Grade 9-10 English Language Arts Standards » Language » Grade 9-10
WIDA and Core Curriculum Standards
Video is put directly on to computer
Filmed
◦ Poetry reading: use of headphones
◦ Reading books
◦ High School Skit and High School Poetry
◦ Put videos on YouTube to share with families
Flip Camera
Used in assessment
Students recorded statements for high
school stop the hate program
Students listen to their own voices and
practice
Digital Recorder
Other Examples
Interactive, Engaging, and FUN!
iPod◦ Realia: Whale Sounds
Beluga and Humpback
◦ Podcasts Conversations for ESL
classroom
PowerPoint Games◦ Whale Game
◦ Manners Game
Computers, Internet Document Camera
◦ Students presented sketches for idioms project◦ Share photographs◦ Use as a scanner to save student work for future
use
Digital Camera iClickers, Response Systems SmartBoard
More Technology
You may have to redo or simplify directions
It may take much longer than you think
Plan extra activities in case technology is not working Students may be shy or hesitant at first
May take more time and preparation, but the students are engaged, may develop a deeper understanding of the subject and they learn how to use technology
21st Century Skills & reinforcing content areas
Lessons Learned
http://esltechlinks.wikispaces.com/
References and More Information
Marybeth Hegel: [email protected]
Jenny Murphy: [email protected]
Final Thoughts…
Incorporating technology is not a shifting of
paradigm but a blending of the wisdom of past educational insights with the
technologies of today.
Our goal is to create a learning environment that is culturally diverse and globally connected.