Teaching English Language Learners- Thoughts and Ideas by Em Zupnik https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz How does online learning in the wake of Covid affect ELLs? en-us 2020-10-18 20:25:29 UTC 2020-10-18 22:11:58 UTC hello@padlet.com "a lot is missing when it comes to online learning. For instance, non-verbal communication. Body language is an essential tool humans use to communicate, and that can be diminished or missing online." zupnikem https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839203357 2020-10-18 20:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839203357 An incredible list of resources to support teachers through online learning: zupnikem https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839208552 2020-10-18 20:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839208552 Challenges ELL students may face during virtual learning: zupnikem https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839212326 - teachers say teens are picking up jobs to support their families during the economic crisis, rather than attending classes.
-There is less discussion with online learning- you could theoretically stay on mute the whole time. If you're not talking to people every day in that language you're learning, it’s hard to stay motivated and practice.
-Tech issues: access to computers and internet is not equitable. Then there is the issue of helping families log on. ]]> 2020-10-18 20:38:30 UTC https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839212326 Video: zupnikem https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839216360 2020-10-18 20:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839216360 Research: zupnikem https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839217381 This journal considers three main reasons why ELs were more disadvantaged than other students by the educational impacts of COVID‐19.]]> 2020-10-18 20:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839217381 How the lack of access to tech can impact ELLs zupnikem https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839220034 2020-10-18 20:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839220034 Why online learning isn't equal zupnikem https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839227343 Representatives from the ACLU argue that students should be provided with hardware such as a laptop or tablet to complete their online coursework if they do not own one, should be able to freely access software such as online applications or programming needed for school, and should have reliable Internet access at home.

]]> 2020-10-18 20:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839227343 The correlation between online learning and the achievement gap: zupnikem https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839243444 “Online learning in a school district cannot be implemented with an ‘access for some’ mindset.”]]> 2020-10-18 21:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839243444 Lack of teachers for online learning= no supports for ELL's zupnikem https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839245699 2020-10-18 21:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839245699 Online Learning is INCREDIBLY unequal zupnikem https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839282230 Through my research and readings it is beyond clear to me that online learning is inherently unequal and that it disproportionately affects ELLs. There is an overwhelming amount of research that points to this but sadly not enough resources to help teachers better support their ELLs online. ]]> 2020-10-18 22:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/zupnikem/h3f8ku8k4dnjzlnz/wish/839282230