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Philosophy of Integrating Technology with Emergent Bilinguals

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Philosophy of Integrating Technology with Emergent Bilinguals

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The SAMR Model is a lens through which to evaluate the use of technology in the classroom. Many substitutions of tasks can be shifted to technology. What really needs to be evaluated is the rigor and quality of the task itself. If the task is to read a passage and answer questions, the task is at a very low level on the DOK wheel or on Bloom's pyramid. Whether done paper/pencil or on a computer, the task is still shallow.  Many of these activities now are augmented by programs that provide more individualization, adaptive features, and immediate feedback that helps to target student learning according to individual needs, but the tasks are still not building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. That doesn't mean there is no place for tasks like this. All students need to build up a knowledge base to delve deeply into various tasks; it is important, however, that these tasks have a purpose. Writing an essay is a higher level task. Again, technology can substitute for paper and pencil, and it can enhance the task through spell check and editing and collaborative features. The real test of whether technology is being used well is if it is being used to engage students at higher depths of knowledge, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating what is learned, and using what is learned to create and communicate with others.  As technology use increases, one major area for educators to keep in the center of their focus is language learning. This was not on the TPCK wheel, except at the point where pedagogical decisions examine both content and language skills needed to perform a task. As technology individualizes education to some extent, teachers must be even more aware and committed to ensuring that ELLs have the skills to meet the language demands of the task.  In addition, the tasks must scaffold language development and help students grow and develop both greater content knowledge and language proficiency as a result.

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Sites that review and describe other education sites and technology are useful. Sites used to supplement content information are also helpful. Whether the content is delivered through articles or videos it needs to be carefully evaluated for the how well the content supports ELLs language  development and what types of scaffold and supports are needed for all students to access the content provided.

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Fiction and Non-fiction articles to teach reading comprehension skills

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ReadWorks | Award-Winning, EdTech Nonprofit Organization

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ReadWorks is an edtech nonprofit organization that is committed to helping to solve America's reading comprehension crisis.

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Math how-to videos

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Educational videos and clips

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"I look forward to logging in, every day. Whether I need a quick video about a current event, a pre-made learning activity for a lesson, or using Quiz to poll my class, there's always something useful. I feel like Discovery Education has really listened to what educators need."

Amy Erb STEAM Teacher

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Discovery Education | Your Daily Learning Platform

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Discovery Education inspires educators to go beyond traditional learning with award-winning digital content and professional development. Learn more today!

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Posts about educational sites and tech tools.

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Free Technology For Teachers – A TeacherMeade site

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Technology presentation platforms and game creation gives students a chance to show what they've learned and share it with others. Having students work with the content to determine what is critical requires analysis and synthesizing learning. This takes the assessment deeper than students merely responding to show knowledge or comprehension, and requires them to apply what they have learned.

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Format for students to display learning visually

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Open Canvas

Create, organize, and move freely on an open canvas. Create seamless presentations without the restrictions of linear slides.

Ready-made asset libraries

Choose from millions of images, stickers, GIFs, and icons from Unsplash and Giphy.

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Presentations and videos with engaging visuals for hybrid teams | Prezi Present

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Welcome to Prezi, the presentation software that uses motion, zoom, and spatial relationships to bring your ideas to life and make you a great presenter.

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Create games to check learning -- similar to the clicker method of inputting choices, but much simpler.

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Kahoot! | Learning games | Make learning awesome!

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Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that brings engagement and fun to 1+ billion players every year at school, at work, and at home.

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There are so many available tools on the internet to help students access content and give students ways to display learning. Technology gives a visual element to learning and has functions to help students think critically about what they read and write.  There are endless varieties of sites that have applications in the classroom. Technology is one way to move the learning from being teacher-centered to being student-centered. It allows students to be creative. When I use GoogleSlides and GoogleDocs in my classroom, it is pin-drop silent unless students need to ask a classmate for tech help -- they are that into the technology piece.  However, collaboration and oral communication are, of course, also crucial components to developing language.  As technology use becomes widespread students must still be given many opportunities to collaborate and communicate.  Technology certainly can be a vehicle to foster all of the four C's - it just has to be used judiciously.

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Contains graphic organizer, online writing templates, lots of rubrics for student self-assessment.

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Not your everyday calendar, here you can find important events in literary history, authors' birthdays, and a variety of holidays, all with related activities and resources that make them more relevant to students.

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Not your everyday calendar, here you can find important events in literary history, authors' birthdays, and a variety of holidays, all with related activities and resources that make them more relevant to students.

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Class can play game on teams for concept review, or create own jeopardy game for a unit of study. Then class can play created games for even more learning.

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Create your own jeopardy template online, without PowerPoint. Or browse the pre-made templates created by other people!

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Use to help students organize research (use free form for notes and then make columns for paragraph categories) or for planning writing pieces.

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Huge variety of tech tools to use in the classroom.

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Russel Tarr, International School of Toulouse

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ClassTools.net: Create your own interactive learning resources

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Dozens of templates, quiz generators and learning tools for use in the classroom

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Creative teaching ideas for almost anything - ways to engage and motivate all students to participate.

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Quick and easy ideas to spice up your lessons, brought to you by @russeltarr. I teach History but many of these ideas will be transferable to other subjects too!

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Presentation software with templates to help students easily write and present book reports, science projects, and other presentations. Very similar to having students create a power point, but even easier.

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Visual math problem solving tools.

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Practice addition, multiplication, fractions and algebraic reasoning with our popular math games. Discover fun learning games kids love to play.

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Similar to ESL games ; also contains whole class games like Jeopardy and a picture dictionary.

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The Living Room Vocabulary Lesson (11/26/2012)

Shopping Game (added on 04/11/2012)

Science Lab Equipment (added on 04/11/2012)

Tools Vocabulary Game (added on 04/10/2012)

Online City Game (added on 04/09/2012)

Antonyms Game (added on 04/09/2012)

Fairy Tales Game (added on 04/07/2012)

Living Room Game (added on 04/06/2012)

Kitchen Vocabulary Game (added on 04/03/2012)

House Vocabulary Game (added on 04/03/2012)

Clothing Matching Game (added on 04/01/2012)

Health Games (added on 03/31/2012)

Body Parts Game (added on 03/29/2012)

Parts of a Flower (added on 03/29/2012)

Soil Layers (added on 03/29/2012)

Respiratory System Diagram (added on 03/29/2012)

Weather Matching Game (added on 02/22/12)

Nature Matching Game (added on 02/21/12)

Mammals Matching Game (added on 02/21/12)

Body Parts Matching Game (added on 02/20/2012)

Animal Flashcards (added on 02/13/2012)

Clothing Flashcards (added on 02/13/2012)

Vegetable Flashcards (added on 02/13/2012)

Shapes Flashcards (added on 02/13/2012)

Classifying Animals (added on 02/12/2012)

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Learn English using ESOL Help, a free English language learning software featuring an online picture dictionary with sounds, fun ESL games, online tests, interactive flashcards, and free ESL worksheets.

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Could use to paste in text either for whole class articles or for a specific student to help focus teacher attention on which words would be helpful to teach prior to reading

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Toolsuite for visualizing and exploring passages of text.

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Dictionary on steroids
USE FOR NIFTY FIFTY!

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Thesaurus and word tools for your creative needs. Find the word you're looking for!

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Reflection - Professional Development Sites

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Reflection - Professional Development Sites

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It is imperative to keep up with the latest theory and practices in education. Technology makes doing this so much simpler in the past. However, I think there is also a danger in that some teachers (myself) are hoarders -- it used to be that I would gather up all the discarded materials my colleagues didn't want. Now I find, with the collection of resources and ideas so easily at my fingertips, it is easy to get lost in an information glut and not put a few things in to practice well. Selective research into best practices is helpful.

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Blog collecting inspirational and motivational education ideas

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The Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis

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The Cool Cat Teacher Blog helps you be an excellent educator everyday with advice, ideas, and inspiration.

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Huge information and resource website on all things ELL related

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A bilingual site for educators and families of English language learners

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Videos on quality teaching ideas and other education issues

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KQED | News, Radio, Podcasts, TV | Public Media for Northern California

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KQED provides public radio, television, and independent reporting on issues that matter to the Bay Area. We're the NPR and PBS member station for Northern California.

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Publications describing researched best practices for language learners

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English Language Learners and the New Standards: Developing Language, Content Knowledge, and Analytical Practices in the Classroom

By: Margaret Heritage, Aida Walqui, and Robert Linquanti

WestEd authors Margaret Heritage, Aída Walqui, and Robert Linquanti explain the theories and research that underlie their vision and examine the role of policy in shaping pedagogy and assessment for English language learners (ELLs).

They present a clear vision and practical suggestions for helping teachers engage ELLs in simultaneously learning subject-area content, analytical practices, and language.

This book:

Clarifies the skills and knowledge teachers need to integrate content knowledge and language development

Shows how teachers can integrate formative assessment in ongoing teaching and learning

Discusses key leverage points and stress points in using interim and summative assessments with ELLs

Provides classroom vignettes illustrating key practices

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Scaffolding the Academic Success of Adolescent English Language Learners: A Pedagogy of Promise

By: Aida Walqui and Leo van Lier

Too often, the needs of English language learners are met with simplified curricula and lowered expectations. What would happen if instead classrooms were organized to honor the promise of these students by increasing rather than decreasing the intellectual challenge of instruction? This book is the result of a decade-long effort in school districts such as New York City, Austin, and San Diego to implement challenging instruction that is designed for classrooms that include English learners and that raises the bar and increases engagement for all learners.
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Access and Engagement: Program Design and Instructional Approaches for Immigrant Students in Secondary Schools

Many immigrant students in secondary school have problems succeeding because of the structures of the schools themselves. This book profiles six students to help illuminate the needs of immigrant students. It details the structural obstacles that inhibit students' success, and it describes ten priorities for designing effective teaching and learning contexts for immigrant students. The author describes four promising programs in detail and makes recommendations in the areas of future program development and research.
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Changes in the Expertise of ESL Professionals: Knowledge and Action in an Era of New Standards

By Guadalupe Valdés, Amanda Kibler, Aída Walqui

Date: 2014

Publisher: TESOL International Association
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Common Core and Next Generation standards present new challenges and possibilities for English as a-second language (ESL) professionals. In addition, the implementation of the standards raise critical questions about long-established ideas about the teaching and learning of English as a second language.

This paper, cowritten by Aida Walqui of WestEd's Quality Teaching for English Learners, explores the shifting landscape surrounding the new standards and its implications for building and enacting teacher expertise.

The paper is intended to inform ESL professionals, including teachers, teacher-leaders, school principals, district administrators, and other K-12 educators who work primarily or exclusively with students labeled as English language learners (ELLs).

The authors:

Discuss, and provide a brief introduction to, the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards

Discuss the English language proficiency standards; that is, the standards that establish the goals of ESL instruction in each state as well as the assessment of expected proficiencies

Address two key challenges facing ESL professionals in the new standards era: the language practices required by the standards themselves and the issue of how ELLs can best be included in standards-aligned instruction

Suggest key ways in which ESL professionals can translate knowledge of changing theories about language and language acquisition into expertise and action in supporting ELLs' needs in the new standards era

What are we doing to middle school English learners: Findings and recommendations for change from a study of California EL programs

By Aída Walqui, Nanette Koelsch, and Leslie Hamburger, et al.

Date: 2010

Publisher: WestEd
Narrative Summary Full report
Within the next decade, one in every four students in U.S. classrooms will be an English learner (EL). Furthermore, secondary students make up the fastest growing sector of the EL population. In middle school (and above), students who are English learners run out of time quickly. What are schools doing during the crucial middle school years to promote English learners' accelerated access to academic language and grade-level, standards-based instruction? How will these students catch up and be able to compete in high school, in college, and on the job market? This study concludes that based on findings in California, where 30 percent of the nation's English learner students are educated, middle school EL programs are failing students and limiting their futures in profound ways.

Improving Literacy Outcomes for English Language Learners in High School: Considerations for States and Districts in Developing a Coherent Policy Framework

By: Nanette Koelsch

Date: 2006

Publisher: National High School Center
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This research brief, published by the National High School Center, outlines existing barriers regarding teacher expectations, tracking, and placement of English language learners. The author concludes that states and districts need to change their approach for working with English learners from one of remediation to academic acceleration and enrichment. This research brief offers key policies and useful strategies for building capacity and creating learning environments conducive for the academic success of all students.

Selected States' Responses to Supporting High School English Language Learners

Date: 2009

Publisher: National High School Center
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How have states responded to the English language learner accountability requirements of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act at the high school level? This policy brief, prepared by WestEd for the National High School Center, provides a snapshot of achievement and educational outcomes of secondary English language learners, and several states' efforts to improve the assessment and reporting of these outcomes, including their state-level accountability systems and policies.

Language and the Common Core State Standards

Date: 2012

Publisher: Stanford University
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This paper addresses the place and role of a focus on language in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The language and subject standards are open to being interpreted in a rather narrow, accuracy-based way, or in a broad, all-encompassing way that encourages the development of cognitive, linguistic, and affective strengths in ELs, thus enabling their academic success through connecting language, subject matter knowledge, and the physical, social and symbolic worlds of the learners. The Common Core Standards provide us with an opportunity to reconceptualize our pedagogical view of language and the ways in which it can be taught. Given that learning progressions in language and subject matter content have not been empirically tested, it would make sense to explore progressions based on language as action in the education of English Language Learners. It is essential that we do not miss this opportunity to integrate language, cognition, and action deeply and coherently.

Walqui, A. (2010, Feb.). Scaffolding success: Five principles for succeeding with adolescent English learners. Language Magazine, 2010(2), 24-29.

Walqui, A. (2007). The development of teacher expertise to work with adolescent English Learners: A model and a few priorities. In L. Verplaetse and N. Migliacci (Eds.), Inclusive pedagogy for English language learners. New York: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Walqui, A. (2007). Scaffolding instruction for English learners: A conceptual framework. In O. Garcia & C. Baker (Eds.), Bilingual education: An introductory reader. Clevedon, UK: Multilingual Matters.

Walqui, A. (2005). Who are our students? In P. Richard-Amato and M. Snow (Eds.), Academic success for English learners: Strategies for K-12 mainstream teachers. White Plains, NY: Pearson Education ESL.

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By: Margaret Heritage, Aida Walqui, and Robert Linquanti WestEd authors Margaret Heritage, Aída Walqui, and Robert Linquanti explain the theories and research that underlie their vision and examine the role of policy in shaping pedagogy and assessment for English language learners (ELLs).

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Site with resources, tools, and graphic organizers focused on getting students talking - making claims, justifying positions, etc. and recording thinking

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These sites are helpful for a variety of purposes. The ESL games site and Maggie's Leaning Adventure site can be used to help beginning English speakers learn basic vocabulary and grammar concepts. BrainPop, Maggie's Learning Adventure, and 2Lingual Google Search can be used to make grade-level content accessible to students in their own language (mostly for Spanish Speakers, but Google search works for any major language). WordGen is better for bridging the academic language gap through repetition using activities, videos, stories, and cognates to teach concepts through using multiple approaches to a theme.

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Assessing student language learning using observation rubrics.

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What can teachers learn from using conversations as formative data? There are many benefits of analyzing student conversations. Here is a list of the important dimensions of learning and development that we can see in conversations during a lesson. Each description consists of questions that you can ask and answer as you develop and analyze conversations.

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Building academic language, vocabulary, opinion writing, and productive discourse for more fluent English Learners (BizTown, Colonial, Water Scarcity

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SERP | Word Generation * Academic Language Development

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Implementation of the original Word Generation program in middle school made clear that starting earlier to teach the academic language, discussion, argumentation, and thinking skills would help shrink the achievement gap and support students in meeting the Common Core State Standards. Accordingly, a 4th and a 5th grade Word Generation curriculum was developed.

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Games and Science Diagrams available In English and Spanish

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Scholastic.com and Maggie's Earth Adventures are proud to present interactive games on English grammar, Spanish, math and Science.

Grammar

Trash those nouns and verbs.
Also in Spanish.

Edit: capital letters,
punctuation, quoatation marks,
and apostrophes

Match prefixes and suffixes

Catch the end of words

Find the words that sound the same.

Spanish

Race your way to better
Spanish.

Clean up your Spanish
grammar

Test your memorization skills.

Save Dude, the dog, using
your Spanish and math skills.

Fly around the world practicing
math and Spanish.

Guess the Spanish word before time runs out.

Math

Use your addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and
division skills to save Dude
the dog.

You'll need all your math skills to fly around the world.

Science

Practice your memorization
skills and improve your
science vocabulary

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Scholastic.com and Maggie's Earth Adventures are proud to present interactive games on English grammar, Spanish, math and Science. Grammar Trash those nouns and verbs. Also in Spanish. Edit: capital letters, punctuation, quoatation marks, and apostrophes Match prefixes and suffixes Catch the end of words Find the words that sound the same.

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Google search site that brings you to sites in two different languages on the same topic.  For example, type in "biographies for kids" and the search engine will direct you to sites students can use for research in English, Spanish, or whatever language you choose.  Type in "geosphere videos for kids" or "adding fractions videos for kids" and you will be directed to short educational youtube clips. Google also allows you to translate the sites back and forth between languages so you, the teacher, can evaluate the usefulness of the site even if you do not speak the other language.

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Google Search in 2 languages. Get Google Search Results alongside Google Cross Language Search Results. In addition, a Query Translation Option can be activated or deactivated for Google Cross Language Searches. 2lingual is the Multilingual Search Solution for the Multilingual Internet.

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Knowing the English version's value, the Spanish version would be a good classroom equivalent for monolingual or beginning ELLs

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BrainPOP - Sitio de recursos animados educativos para niños con temas de Ciencia, Ciencias sociales, Español, Matemáticas, Arte y Música, Salud y Tecnología.

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ESL Games

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Leveraging Games for Enhanced K-12 Primary Education in ESL, Math, and Science

In a world where screens have become ubiquitous, leveraging technology for educational purposes has never been more relevant. Enter the realm of online gaming-not just any gaming, but educational games designed for K-12 primary students. In this expansive guide, we will delve into the multifaceted benefits of using online games to enhance English as a Second Language (ESL), Math, and Science education. Get ready to play ESL games online, dabble in math adventures, and explore the fascinating universe of science games that are cool.

Play ESL Games Online: Transforming Language Learning

Games for ESL: More Than Just Fun and Games

When it comes to learning English as a second language, play becomes a powerful tool. Online games offer a unique blend of fun and educational content designed to help ESL learners grasp new concepts, from vocabulary to sentence structure, and even cultural nuances. Playing ESL games online creates a less intimidating environment for learners, allowing them to absorb language elements more naturally.

Building Blocks of Language: Vocabulary and Grammar

The most basic, yet crucial aspects of language learning, are vocabulary and grammar. ESL games often include exercises to match words with pictures, spell words correctly, and form sentences. This playful approach facilitates easier understanding and retention of language fundamentals.

Find Cool Games for Math: Making Numbers Fun

Why Play Math Games Online?

The conventional way of learning math-through rote memorization and repetition-often leaves students bored and unengaged. When you play math games online, you bring an element of fun into the equation, literally. Math games convert abstract concepts into tangible problems that require critical thinking. This makes it easier for young minds to grasp these concepts while having fun.

Math Gaming Categories

Whether it's solving puzzles, going on treasure hunts, or participating in virtual math competitions, online platforms offer a wide range of math games. You can find cool games for math that range from simple addition and subtraction to complex algebraic equations.

Play Science Games Online: Discover, Learn, Innovate

Science Games That Are Cool

How can you make science, often seen as a complex and challenging subject, enjoyable for primary students? The answer lies in integrating games into the educational process. When students play science games online, they experience hands-on learning that fosters curiosity and deepens understanding.

A Universe of Topics

The realm of science is broad, encompassing biology, physics, chemistry, earth sciences, and more. Online platforms often offer games for science that cover these various subjects, each designed to address specific educational standards and outcomes.

Primary Games for Holistic Learning
What Makes Primary Games Different?
When we talk about primary games, we refer to games explicitly designed for younger learners in the K-12 spectrum. These games are simplified yet engaging, covering the core subjects of ESL, Math, and Science. They are crafted to be age-appropriate, ensuring that students not only learn but also enjoy the process.
Primary the Games: Customization and Curriculum
The beauty of primary games lies in their customization options. Teachers and educators can tailor these games to align with the curriculum, making them an excellent supplemental learning tool.
FAQs: Why Are Games Important in Primary Education?
Q1: What is the significance of using games in primary education?
A: Games turn learning into an engaging and interactive experience. They help in improving focus, enhancing retention, and building problem-solving skills, all of which are crucial in primary education.

Q2: How can games be beneficial for ESL learners?
A: Games can offer a stress-free environment where ESL learners can practice language skills without the fear of making mistakes. They also facilitate better retention of vocabulary and grammar rules.

Q3: Are online math games effective for learning?
A: Absolutely! Online math games transform abstract concepts into interactive challenges, making it easier for students to understand and apply them.

Q4: Do science games offer practical knowledge?
A: Yes, many science games simulate real-world scenarios, encouraging students to apply scientific principles and learn through experimentation.

Q5: How do primary games align with traditional education?
A: Many primary games are designed to correlate with standard educational curriculums, making them an excellent supplement to traditional classroom teaching.

In conclusion, the digital age offers an abundance of opportunities to make learning a more engaging and enjoyable process. Whether it's ESL, Math, or Science, there's an online game tailored to make mastering each subject a thrilling adventure. So go ahead, enrich your primary educational journey with an array of games that not only educate but also entertain.

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Games for Learning English, Vocabulary, Grammar Games, Activities, ESL

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ESL Games Plus offers interactive online games for learning and teaching English as a Second Language. Our learning games are mostly suitable for teaching ESL Kids and Teenagers. There are activities for teaching and practising English grammar, vocabulary, sentences, listening and pronunciation skills.