https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144 Resources and Sites for ESOL Educators en-us 2018-04-16 07:37:18 UTC 2018-05-02 05:32:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Thunder.png shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024493
The main assets to this site for emergent bilinguals are the levels and listening option.  Using this in the classroom, all students can access the same content at their appropriate proficiency level.  The option to listen to the article and follow along is supportive of emergent bilinguals.  Finally, world news can potentially offer interesting topics to fuel meaningful discussions.]]> 2018-04-16 07:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024493 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024507
This is a resource that I would consider using with a newcomer.  If they have internet and technology at home, I would recommend this for vocabulary building outside of instructional time.  The pictures and the listening option provide good support for beginners.]]> 2018-04-16 07:43:51 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024507 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024521
This is such a fun site and I think my students would love it!  I would have students collaborate in pairs to play this game.   All modes of language are included in these lyrical games and with the music, language learning is engaging!]]> 2018-04-16 07:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024521 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024546 This is a super useful website that incorporates all the modes of language via fun activities and games. I would consider giving students the opportunity to play these games as an option during a technology exploration time. This is an engaging site for students, educators and families. Good for home practice, if technology is available.]]> 2018-04-16 07:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024546 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024565 Using real world photos to learn language can be a highly engaging strategy! This site has a variety of striking photographs that could be used to incite meaningful discussion between students. I would use it in a gallery walk, where students move around the room, working in small groups (2-3) to respond to a prompt for different photos.

]]> 2018-04-16 07:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024565 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024628 TED Talks always provide great insight and innovative ideas. In perusing the site, my attention was caught by the talk by Sir Ken Robinson. He is a revolutionary thinker and this is the kind of radical visioning we need in education, especially for emergent bilinguals.]]> 2018-04-16 07:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024628 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024659
This is an incredible resource, packed with information, especially for bilingual teachers in two-way immersion programs (Spanish/English).  In addition, there is a lot of information and support for families.  Though this website is focused on Spanish speaking students, the information is specific and can be easily modified for all learners.]]> 2018-04-16 07:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024659 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024673 Edutopia.org is an all-inclusive site, rich with extensive information to support growth and success of educators. This site contains videos and articles that demonstrate evidence-based innovative ideas for successful project-based, student-centered learning approaches. Edutopia.org documents teachers and schools, highlighting people and places where transformational changes are occurring in education. ]]> 2018-04-16 07:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024673 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024683 This is a great site to help support teachers around the use of technology. It provides a variety of perspectives on the place of technology in the classroom. Additionally, the site offers ideas for ways to integrate technology into lessons in meaningful and effective ways.]]> 2018-04-16 07:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024683 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024695 This is a very powerful resource in that it provides teachers the opportunity to easily observe other classrooms. We often get isolated in our own rooms and thus, our own practices. Observations are one of the best ways to learn new strategies that can stretch and grow our teaching, to best serve our students.]]> 2018-04-16 07:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024695 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024770 This is a great dictionary/thesaurus that synonyms into definitions. It could be used by students, as well as teachers. The categories highlight academic language which could be helpful in the preparation of a unit or lesson.]]> 2018-04-16 07:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024770 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024787 Yet another useful dictionary site for emergent bilinguals!  The illustrations within this site are fabulous and could be a great resource to support students with academic language.]]> 2018-04-16 07:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024787 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024799 Students can create original comics at pixton.com, a fun and engaging way to practice language.   Using this site in a lesson offers the opporunity to integrate critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity. It appears to be a little complex and potentially frustrating, however there are "how-to" videos to support students. ]]> 2018-04-16 07:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024799 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024808 This is a more simple site students can use to use words with pictures to express themselves. I would be interested in trying this out for a writing assignment, especially for students who are hesitant (emergent bilinguals) when it comes to writing, and might feel more motivated by this format.]]> 2018-04-16 07:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/252024808 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/254254758 Potentially, a very motivating framework for students. I could see using this for a fun biography study unit.]]> 2018-04-23 06:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/254254758 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/257109448 For dual language teachers (Spanish/English) this appears to be a good resource to help save time on translating.  Most everything is available in both languages and is connected to the standards. The graphic organizers might be the best tool for supporting emergent bilinguals. ]]> 2018-05-02 04:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/257109448 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/257110357 A BIG YES to this site! I am thrilled to be exposed to this non-profit organization which aims to "promote and produce literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people". This is the foundation for our emergent bilinguals. They MUST see themselves represented in the books we offer them!]]> 2018-05-02 04:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/257110357 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/257111908 The short animation section of this site is pretty cool. I would consider using this in a whole group setting utilizing the projector. The animations are engaging for all students and especially helpful for supporting emergent bilinguals]]> 2018-05-02 04:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/257111908 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/257113667 First off, this is a free site!  Classtools is chocked full with fun learning and assessment tools. Teachers can create assessments using game formats that might help students, especially emergent bilinguals, be more engaged and less nervous when being assessed. ]]> 2018-05-02 04:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/257113667 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/257114839 Teachers can create engaging multimedia lessons/assessments on this site. Using this asTES Teach as an addition to instruction or assessment by incorporating photos, graphs, videos, etc. could be very helpful for emergent bilinguals.]]> 2018-05-02 04:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/257114839 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/257115530 There are several assessment resources on this site that I want to use with my students. For example, in my small reading groups for emergent readers, I might use the word family sort as a formative assessment to help guide my instruction. ]]> 2018-05-02 04:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/257115530 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/257116428 This site seems like a good way to stay up to date on the latest technology that can be used in the classroom.  Just as we expect students to use a variety of technologies to construct knowledge, we as teachers must provide engaging opportunities utilizing the latest technology to hook our kids into learning and appeal to their different learning styles. ]]> 2018-05-02 05:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/257116428 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/257117049 Teachers who struggle to incorporate technology into their classroom, could benefit hugely from this site. Furthermore, there are videos that focus on how to use technology to support emergent bilinguals. ]]> 2018-05-02 05:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/257117049 shoshanna_holman https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/257119049 This site seems to be a good way for teachers to save time when trying to bring the most effective websites and learning tools into the classroom. It offers the most valuable resources and reviews to help you be efficient. Yes, please.]]> 2018-05-02 05:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/shoshanna_holman/shoshanna144/wish/257119049