https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps en-us 2018-02-27 23:28:14 UTC 2018-02-28 00:29:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png dignozza https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236202279 1. Vision 
2. Digital Citizenship and Literacies 
3. InnovativeTeaching Practice 
4. Student Engagement, Culture and Achievement 
5. Learning Environments 
6. Parent and Community Engagement ]]> 2018-02-27 23:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236202279 dignozza https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236202796 Are you looking for ways to better support your ELL students in your classroom? Do your students seem unengaged, distracted, or bored? Are you looking for better lesson ideas, strategies, or just something new?

Use of Technology!

Attend our workshop, "Supporting ELLs in the use of Technology" to learn new programs and internet tools that can help engage and empower ELL learners in culturally sensitive and exciting new ways. ]]> 2018-02-27 23:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236202796 dignozza https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236203598 2018-02-27 23:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236203598 dignozza https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236203752 Students younger and younger are exploring coding and the strategies needed to write computer code. This free website is one example of many new opportunities for students to learn coding, and all done using highly visual and easy gameplay designs. ]]> 2018-02-27 23:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236203752 dignozza https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236204377 "Utilizing and combining graphics, video, and audio can address varied styles of learning in a more effective way and be a tremendous support to English language learners. Finding a way to infuse technology into instruction not only helps English language learners acquire a second language, but also enhances motivation and confidence."]]> 2018-02-27 23:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236204377 dignozza https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236204837 Actually, social media accounts for our students are beneficial and can teach them many valuable skills, as well as can help support students in their future goals. Many universities and colleges explore students' social media accounts to help evaluate them as potential students. The problem is that many students are not taught how to correctly navigate these spaces and use them to broadcast their true, authentic selves. By guiding your child into creating the best social media accounts for them, they are learning media literacy, communication, and self-marketing skills. Many universities, if deciding between a student who has a great and appropriate social media account versus a student who doesn't have any, they will choose the first one. So don't restrict all of their accounts, but definitely monitor them and teach them to use social media safely!]]> 2018-02-27 23:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236204837 dignozza https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236206513 "A middle school English language learner at the beginner level, Jean had a very limited English vocabulary but was able to understand basic language and simple syntactic structures. Jean was in the “silent period,” where he absorbed language but was not yet ready to express his understanding through spoken or written English. The use of technology can provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge while reducing much of the accompanying stress. Jean’s ESL class was completing a unit on Aesop’s Fables. The students were required to summarize and reflect on the lesson in each fable. Jean’s ESL teacher guided him in using Photo Story to engage in this task. Despite the fact that Jean was uncomfortable speaking in English, he was able to complete the project in a way that enabled him to demonstrate his understanding. The English language learner is able to see what is being addressed as well as listen to the information."]]> 2018-02-27 23:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236206513 dignozza https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236209512 With the easy accessibility of apps, they can be used both inside and outside of the classroom.  Apps are so easy to use for both students and teachers, and require absolutely no prep time!

]]> 2018-02-28 00:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236209512 dignozza https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236210454 Some Apps that will be explored include:
- Duolingo
- Google Translate
- FluentU
- Bitsboard
- Book Creator
- Quizlet
- Teach Your Monster to Read
- Code.Org
- Comic Maker
...and many more!]]> 2018-02-28 00:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236210454 dignozza https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236211566 Where: Learning Commons
When: Monday, March 5, 2018
Time: 3:30 pm
Led By: Dana Sousa

]]> 2018-02-28 00:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236211566 dignozza https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236212034 1. Increases student engagement and motivation
2. Offers mobility
3. Teaches students valuable tools for the future
4. Can be a time saver for teachers
5. Promotes learner independence
6. Provides students access to target culture

]]> 2018-02-28 00:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236212034 dignozza https://padlet.com/dignozza/m97iprcpt0ps/wish/236212688 The following instructional techniques and methods were identified as the most effective for teaching computer skills to LD and ELL students:

• Hands-on labs
• Simple, step-by-step instructions
• Lots of large graphics
• Information presented in small chunks
• Real-world exercises

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