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My experiences with technology in elementary school

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My experiences with technology in elementary school

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I realize now that it is difficult to remember how technology impacted my learning as a student. I guess it's not memorable because I found that my teachers used technology just for the sake of it and it did not enhance my learning. When we had the option to type our work at the computer lab, it was only effective to reach different learning styles.

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Technology integration is more than just that...

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Technology integration is more than just that...

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According to Kolb (2013), technology should engage, enhance, and extend learning.

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Bangou, F., & Vasilopoulos, G. (2018). Disrupting course design in online CALL teacher education: an experimentation. E-learning and Digital Media, 15(3), 146-163.

Hanson, S., & Filibert, C. (2006). Teaching English learners the SIOP way. Pacific Educator,

12-15.

Kolb, L. (2013) Engage, enhance and extend learning: Find out what these terms really mean when you integrate technologies into your lessons. Learning & Leading with Technology, 40(7), 21-27. Retrieved from http://www.learningandleading-digital.com/learning_leading/201305?pg=22#pg22

McGraner, K. L., & Saenz, L. (2009). Preparing teachers of English language learners. TQ

connection issue paper. National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality.

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Exposure to CALL as a French as a Second Language learner

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Exposure to CALL as a French as a Second Language learner

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In elementary school, I learned French through various fun and dull activities. I found doing the exercises dull and not as engaging as when we would go to the computer lab and play games. Although the games were not as comprehensive, I enjoyed the interactive experience.

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The limited computer programs and computers we had in school were a barrier to successful and effective learning.

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Implementation of CALL in the Classroom 

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Implementation of CALL in the Classroom 

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Here are some great ideas for your next SMART Board lesson with language learners!

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Here are some great ideas for your next SMART Board lesson with language learners!

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SMARTBoard English Fun activities Lesson.

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Tons of resources that helped me find materials for language instruction!

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Tons of resources that helped me find materials for language instruction!

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Research shows that mainstream classroom teachers are unprepared to instruct ELLs (Hanson & Filibert, 2006; McGraner & Saenz, 2009). Additionally, Bangou and Vasilopoulos (2018) discussed the potential benefits of a teacher-education curriculum in  CALL.

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Many teachers may not know where to start, have the time, or have the basic technological skills for implementing CALL in the classroom. Most importantly, they want to know what technological tools or apps can support their language learners.

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This led to an idea for the Technology Integration Project! My group and I created a search tool for language learning and teaching apps/websites.

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Of the teachers that we surveyed, some use technology to support language learners

There are many apps that I can use to support language learners in my classroom

Many of the apps are user-friendly and can help language learners who are looking to learn outside the classroom

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Technology has the power to transform how people learn

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Technology has the power to transform how people learn

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iPad improves engagement in ELL classroom

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Language learners want to be able to communicate effectively in their classrooms, with their peers, etc

Being able to be understood founds the feeling of connected and belonging that we can all relate to

Educators need to find effective resources to build students' language skills

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Reflections on the digital divide in my classroom

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Reflections on the digital divide in my classroom

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What I learned about learning and collaborating in a fully-online course:

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What I learned about learning and collaborating in a fully-online course:

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Learning management systems (LMS) such as Brightspace helped the course run smoothly. For example, it made it easy to track my grades, find course readings, discussions, etc.

Adobe Connect is en effective software for online meetings

Requires self-discipline, time management, basic technical skills, and digital communication

Online courses can help build a community and facilitate deep understanding of the content

There are many tools that make it easy to discuss and share ideas (e.g., Flipgrid, Padlet, G Suite, Voicethread, etc)

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There are tons of apps that I can start using in my classroom to support language learners!

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In the future, I would like to implement a flipped classroom and use Google classroom to make it easy to connect with my students.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eMV29lijHc

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Ezita Rodriguez reports on how South Florida high schools are preparing our youth to be competitive in an increasingly digital world. Visit baynews.tv for more

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Find educational apps to use in your classroom!

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Find educational apps to use in your classroom!

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Resources for Computer Assisted Language Learning

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Resources for Computer Assisted Language Learning

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This site promotes the innovate and creative use of English Language teaching and learning through the use of video. All the lesson plans revolve around the use of video and film to teach English.

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Feel free to comment below other ways to bridge the digital divide in the classroom.

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CALL expands the boundaries of learning! The focus of integrating technology into the classroom has increased dramatically over the last several years. As we’ve learned in this course (EDU 7133, using technology in a meaningful way can enhance and expand the learning of language learners, as well as that of teachers.