https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r Research Sources en-us 2019-06-23 00:20:44 UTC 2019-06-23 00:28:48 UTC hello@padlet.com eriennegale https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767263 In this article it discusses the growing ratio of ELLs around the US and specifically in the classroom in Maryland schools. This article suggests that the lack of quality resources in schools is what’s lacking in supporting ELLs and suggest models and strategies to implement. The models suggested in this article are the Prism Model and the SIOP model. ]]> 2019-06-23 00:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767263 eriennegale https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767272 This article discusses Jim Cummins theory on the difference of academic language and social language acquisition. Cummins differentiates these two aspects as Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP). ]]> 2019-06-23 00:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767272 eriennegale https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767294 In this article it discusses early a theories of language acquisition, from Skinner and Chomsky. Skinner believing that environmental influxes impact language development, while Chomsky believed in an innate set of grammar skills born into humans (Universal Grammar).]]> 2019-06-23 00:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767294 eriennegale https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767308 This entry discusses Stephen Krashen’s theory on second language acquisition. His most known theory, the Acquisition-Learning theory is comprised of two independent components, natural communication and learned communication. ]]> 2019-06-23 00:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767308 eriennegale https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767330 The Office of Educational Technology, has outlined and created a great toolkit for educators and how to use technology ELLs. It uses five guiding principles that help build awareness on the role technology can play for ELLs. This toolkit is more about awareness as opposed to exact hardware components to use. ]]> 2019-06-23 00:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767330 eriennegale https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767353 This journal discusses various technology uses to support ELLs, including graphics, video and audio.  It discusses how visual information through the use of technology can help bridge the learning gap of everyday oral language to learned academic language. It also provides a few suggestion to integrate technology into the classroom for ELLs, such as interactive whiteboards. ]]> 2019-06-23 00:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767353 eriennegale https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767365 In this article it discusses how technology can assist with giving ELLs one-to-one practice with learning a new language. The article also note that technology allows students to engage and interact with the language. The article then discusses various reading programs that assist ELLs and boost their English language skills.]]> 2019-06-23 00:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767365 eriennegale https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767377 Technology is a huge part of everyday life and this article mentions how technology has revolutionized the classrooms. It mentions very important 21st century skills students need and how technology integration can help with that.  ]]> 2019-06-23 00:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767377 eriennegale https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767387 Achieve3000 is a blended learning literacy program that has differentiated instruction with grade level lessons, specifically aligned to individual needs. This is an online literacy program to support ELLs with its many customizable functions and ongoing assessments to keep ELLs on track. For Spanish speaking ELLs, there are text-to-speech and bilingual dictionaries, built into every lesson.]]> 2019-06-23 00:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767387 eriennegale https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767401 This particular article from ISTE discusses the ease of having a digital assistant in the classroom. Not only can digital assistants like Google Home and Amazon Echo be used for classroom reminders, play and audio books or set the tone with realizing music, but there are many apps that can be set up to help with language learning. Digital assistants also get students curious about asking questions and getting answers back and learn about different types of questions.]]> 2019-06-23 00:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767401 eriennegale https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767415 Flocabulary is an online vocabulary learning platform that has engaging cross- curricular vocabulary lessons (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Life Skills, Current Events). Lesson engages students through video definitions, interactive vocab cards, games, read and respond questions, quizzes and vocab rap. ELLs have options for slower playback speeds, captions, text-to speech, and "Life Skills" vocab. ]]> 2019-06-23 00:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767415 eriennegale https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767429 Seesaw is an online source for students to have digital portfolios and to create presentations. It empowers and engages students to creatively show their learning to other students, teachers and parents. Students can take pictures, videos, draw, and record their subject matter. Giving teachers immediate feedback on student learning to adjust instruction. Gives ELLs (and all students) an opportunity to show their learning in various ways that is meaningful to them.]]> 2019-06-23 00:27:49 UTC https://padlet.com/eriennegale/8xueesfcoh5r/wish/368767429