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Why Integrate 21st Century Technology in the ELL Classroom

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Why Integrate 21st Century Technology in the ELL Classroom

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1. ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL GROWTH

Using educational programs and apps will allow your English learners to progress and practice at their own pace.

2. INCREASES STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Students love technology, so getting any opportunity to use it in the classroom automatically increases their engagement and motivation to learn.  So, rather than traditional lectures and worksheets, opt for more interactive digital options that make learning a new language fun!

3. ADDRESSES MULTIPLE LEARNING STYLES

Each student has their own way of learning content best, through either, Visual, Auditory, Reading / Writing  or Kinesthetic learning styles.

4. OFFERS DIFFERENTIATED SUPPORTS

ELLs all come from diverse cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds, they’re each going to need different supports to successfully acquire new language skills. Instructional Scaffolding is such an essential aspect of teaching ELs.

5. FACILITATES COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION

Technology can provide low-risk opportunities for ELLs to communicate and collaborate. Early on in their English language journey, many ELs don’t feel comfortable speaking aloud in class. Online forums, programs, and apps eliminate that barrier of intimidation, making it possible for students to interact with more confidence.

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Key Components for 21st Century Learning

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Key Components for 21st Century Learning

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1) Blended Learning  - offers different learning environments, online and face-to-face.
2) Cloud Computing-  Cloud storage involves storage of data via the Internet at a location away from the user’s own computer.
3) Learning Management System (LMS) - web-based application provides a platform for teachers to create, share, and instruct students.
4) E-Learning - E-Learning Ontario provides school board staff members with a learning management system for the delivery of online and blended learning courses. A key component of the free resources is the Ontario Educational Resource Bank (OERB).
5) Social Media - method of interacting with parents, peers and the community.

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1. GOOGLE TRANSLATE

Google Translate can translate typed text in 108 languages as well as text in photographs and offers automatic two-way voice translation. It can be used for a wide variety of classroom activities and communication needs daily.

2. TALKING POINTS

Talking Points performs two-way translation of messages in real-time between ESL teachers and immigrant parents. It also offers in-app tips to help support positive relationships between school and home.

3. PADLET

Allows teachers and students to create interactive, digital bulletin boards. Students can use it to share notes, display work, engage in discussions, and visually organize information.

4. READ & WRITE FOR CHROME

Google Chrome extension helps boost reading confidence for English learners by making documents, web pages, and files more accessible. It offers the following support features:

Text-to-speech so that students can hear words, paragraphs, or full passages read aloud

Speech-to-text to assist with writing

Text and picture dictionaries to see the meaning of certain vocabulary terms

Simplified and summarized text on web pages

Voice notes

5. DUOLINGO

Duolingo is a free language learning app that offers engaging English lessons in over 20 first languages. The lessons are set up like a game, and students can either compete against themselves or their peers on any device. You can also tailor Duolingo to your learning objectives with customizable lessons and assignments.

6. VOICE RECORDER OR VOCAROO

Recording tools such as Voice Recorder and Vocaroo are simple yet valuable technology resources for ELL students. These tools are especially useful while teaching ELLs to read. Students can record themselves reading a passage or poem, then listen to the recording to analyze their pronunciation and expression.  English learners will be able to hear how their reading skills have improved.

7. QUIZLET

Quizlet is a free, digital flashcard program to help students learn and practice vocabulary terms. Quizlet also offers practice quizzes, games, and assessments that can be used for progress monitoring.

8. QUIZIZZ & KAHOOT

These tools offer interactive, audiovisual learning games where students can compete with each other in real-time using a simple code on their device. With Quizizz, students can work at their own pace, while everyone works at the same pace while playing Kahoot. Both platforms are great for informally assessing an ELL's vocabulary and reading comprehension in an engaging, low-risk way.

9. AUDIO BOOKS & EBOOKS

Audiobooks and eBooks are fantastic technology resources for ELL students.  Audiobooks are helpful for beginner-intermediate ELs who have a basic understanding of spoken English but struggle to comprehend the written language. They are accessible have assistive capabilities such as text-to-talk to aid in understanding.