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Observation: Through the use of technology the students have become more involved in their learning process.

Connection: All students can learn and succeed, we (as educators) need to learn how to reach each of our students and how they learn best.

Surprise: I was happy to see the amount of technology available to students who are ELLs.

Question:  How do we go about getting this tech available in classroom/schools with limited technology? Are their grant available for schools/school boards?

LH

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Observation: There were several definitions that were made more clear throughout this reading
Surprise:It was interesting to know that online class led to increased participation
Question: Can we realistically expect schools to implement this type of learning when so many students are without technology

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observations: there is a large variety of tech tools that are usfull for ELLS to use 

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observations: there is a large variety of tech tools that are usfull for ELLS to use 

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Question: How will the funding work, is there enough money

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Connection: Another article I have ready and we have also discussed in other classes is that the social side of education is very important for students. It is awesome to see some of these tools helping with social interactions for students.

Surprise: I was surprised that the online interactions translated into increased in class interactions. This has been a hot topic in society with an increase in video games and online forms. The idea of technology ruining communication.

Question: Is there inclusion of digital literacy skills and digital citizenship - being safe and responsible online.

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Observation: SNS allow students to learn course content and feel a sense of belonging in the classroom community.
Connection: I saw this being used in my placement with students who had  writing needs.
Surprise: Students are able to build confidence and have more interactions with their peers.
Question: How will schools provide the technology for all students to enforce this type if learning?
- Uma

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Observation: The learning opportunities for everyone online.

Connection: There are many online resources to help ELL. Many resource that we never thought of being useful.

Surprise: How this helped students find their own identities.

Question: The safety in the online world.

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Observation: interactive games help ELL learners feel confident

Connection: in my placement, I have seen this happening where learners feel knowledgeable through their technologies

Surprise: I think the cost really hinders this process

Question: How do we manage these technologies and make sure students are responsible?

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Observation = Many pieces of technology available today to ELL Learners - Apple computers have the ability to read speech to an audience, this can help with word recognition and pronunciation. Students will feel included and can integrate into the classroom.

Connection = During my placement, a student used an app that gave her the ability to place words in English into her first language. Used on her tests and activities. I'm not sure how to connect to online because I don't have any experience in.

Surprise: - Students can navigate through the difficult.

Question: What are some board recommended apps for the classroom in today's modern classroom?

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Observation: SNS not only allows students to acquire knowledge/learn but also allows students to develop a sense of identity

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Observation: SNS not only allows students to acquire knowledge/learn but also allows students to develop a sense of identity

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Surprise: The fact that SNS could help create identity

RR

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Observation: The English language literacy translated into development of individual student voices
Connection: ELL through SNS can be seen everyday through different networks
Surprise: The students' confidence in a social environment had increased
Question: How well can this play in all schools and how viable is it?

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-       An observation that I had about the article that I liked was the point on page 611 where they are talking about how online environments can create an identity for the student that “facilitates the kind of posturing, performance, and social interaction necessary in adolescent’s identity construction process.” I often forget that a students building up their identity lens involves their presence online and how not being connected to or making a personal profile can hinder the way that they are socially accepted within their peer groups—potentially.

Connection: One thing that always surprises me is when we are talking about the importance about digital literacies being incorporated in the classroom and then there is one teacher or a few teachers who shy away from this, and think it isn't that important. I think that it is very important to be able to give our students the tools to use an educated lens when sifting through the millions of information available to them at their finger tips.

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1 Connection: I had placement in a SSC where I had many ELL students

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1 Question: Will it be possible for all schools to have access to the technology?

Sydney B

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Observation: There are so many technologies that are available to help ELL learners! It can help them enhance their skills, confidence and abilities. They were able to become part of a group and feel like a community.
Connection: I had an ELL student who had just moved from Syria and spoke little to no English. My teacher said reading and flash cards will help the student enhance their English abilities. I think having an online presence would've helped her interact and adjust more.

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Observation: You cannot assume anything about your students. All students can succeed, we just need to figure out how.

Connection: The use of social media-like sites in the classroom is rising. Classcraft is a good example of how students can interact outside of the classroom in a more informal setting.

Surprised: the ELLs not only improved academically, but they fostered social relationships and formed special interest groups and made friends

Question: How can we improve technology availability in classrooms that are otherwise limited?

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1 Observation: Ning is an exceptional tool which is not only effective tool for education ELL students but as well as fully engaging them. As students utilized the program on evenings and weekends.

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1 Surprise

1 Question: What is the required amount of training required for educators to teach ELL learners how to use social media tools in english?
-Keith

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Observation: There are many opportunities online that we can learn as teachers to develop more inclusive classrooms and learn about our students.
Surprise: Using interactive games to engage students in more complex ways than compared to before.
Question: How much money will this cost and will there be enough support from the public - seeing as there is always scrutiny in public education systems?
- Johnny Luong

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The Ning can help ELLs become more confident in interacting with their peers, especially ones they wouldn't otherwise talk to in an everyday interaction.

1 Question:
When ELLs learn English through the social media, wouldn't the slang or the brokenness of the English language through the texting and emojis and whatnot hinder their formal learning of the English language? (ie. when they're writing formal essays and constructing paragraphs)

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Observation :
How much can be learned with access to technology.
Question:
Could this setting be available to all classroom to make it inclusive?
Connection:
Help to build confidence and social skills.

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Connection: providing online learning environments for ELL students in the classroom

Observations: there are lots of ways to help ELL learners online

Surprise: this helped students with their own identities

Question: is this feasible in every classroom setting?

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Observation: It is amazing to see how SNL can play a large role in developing ELL's self-esteem.

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connection: 3 ELLs were in my class, they used laptops during literacy while others worked on their writing work

observation: ELLs are included in discussions with a sense of community and support

surprise: increased social presence in the classroom due to more online presence amongst peers

question: how will the English language change knowing that students are exposed more to slang/internet lingo rather than formal English?

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Observation: Tech increases student involvement and prepares them for their future

Connection: Watching students academic confidence grow with technology

Surprise: Students ability to tackle challenges/new information on their own

Question: When will all schools/school boards have access (i.e. be able to afford) this technology?

- Kathleen McKenna