TEXT or TECH! by Jennifer Pearson https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs Group 3: Assignment 7 en-us 2023-04-30 18:39:01 UTC 2026-02-09 03:42:07 UTC hello@padlet.com SAMR jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573083120 It is an acronym.  Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition
The model is used to assist instructors with determining the level of technology integration in the learning environment. ]]> 2023-04-30 19:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573083120 4 Stages of Teacher Confidence to Use Technology jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573083141 2023-04-30 19:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573083141 Technology Resources jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573084882 Tech resources provided in this section were reviewed in the video sponsored by the Ontario Federation of Teachers.  For other webinars from OTF, visit https://www.otffeo.on.ca/en/learning/otf-connects/resources/?level=0&org_presenter=593&org=0&area_of_focus=

The resource above, EduGAINS, provides a bilingual, fully accessible digital space that provides parents, educators, and the public access to the curriculum and learning resources. NOTE: It is an archived website and no longer supported. ]]> 2023-04-30 19:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573084882 Effectively Incorporating Technology with English Learners jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573086333 Consider the instructional purpose. 
Consider principles: 

  • Does it fill in gaps in background knowledge, or help students link to prior knowledge and experiences?
  • Does it contain language scaffolds such as pictures or video that will help lower the linguistic demand while helping students to learn and understand important, grade-level content knowledge and skills?
  • Is it helpful in differentiating instruction based on students' language proficiency level?
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]]> 2023-04-30 19:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573086333 Words, Words, Words jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573088357 Sites: 
WordReference.com insert word, language, and then provides dictionary and multiple meanings for the word. 

Rewordify.com takes text that is inserted and it will rewordify or simplify the text.  

Lingro.com used to scaffold for students. Put in website, select dictionary, and it will show you the translation.  


]]> 2023-04-30 19:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573088357 Translation Tools jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573089767 Google Translate - great for words and sentences

Speak and Translate - can speak back and forth and translate for you.  

Photo Translate - take a picture and choose which language it will translate into.  


]]> 2023-04-30 19:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573089767 Making Thinking Visible jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573091717 Explain Everything - interactive whiteboard.  Can manipulate and share.  

Glogster - there is a fee.  Interactive multimedia - images, audio and video.  

Book Creator - can import images and create a book.  Can add video and audio.  

]]> 2023-04-30 19:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573091717 Online Leveled Reading Text jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573092316 Some tools for leveled readers include:
Britannica School
Teaching Kids News
Newsela 


]]> 2023-04-30 19:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573092316 Google Apps for Education jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573093059 Google Docs
Google Slides
Google Drive ]]> 2023-04-30 19:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573093059 E-Books in Other Languages jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573094335 International Children's Library - free- http://www.childrenslibrary.org/
Scribjab - writing tool. Can write, create, record, and publish book
Unite for Literacy - can pick story and the language it will be narrated in. ]]> 2023-04-30 19:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573094335 Other Apps jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573095924 Seesaw - digital portfolio 
Bitsboard - create flashcards, can record voice, can turn into game format 
Tellagami - create an avatar, can add emotion, can speak and record voice, and avatar will speak 
Mathies - (Money, Notepad) - app for understanding math - has virtual math manipulatives. 

Others: Padlet, Linoit, Duolingo, Adobe Voice, Read and Write for Google, Google Hangout, Kahoot, Memrise]]> 2023-04-30 19:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573095924 Key Topics of Ed Week Video with Larry Ferlazzo and Katy Hull jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573177840 Differentiation
Student Motivation
Affirming Error Correction 

Guided by Assets, not deficits. 


]]> 2023-04-30 23:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573177840 Differentiation jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573178696 For all. 
Good teaching for ELs is good for all. 

Use wait time.  
Non-linguistic cues (gestures, pictures, graphic organizers)
Word Walls 
Preview-View-Review 
Brainpop - animated videos in English and Spanish
Same texts, different levels - Leveled readers
Collaborative learning 
Jigsaw 
Sentence starters 
Writing Frames - expanded sentence starters
Writing Structures





]]> 2023-04-30 23:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573178696 Grading jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573183640 Consider circumstances and differentiated grading.]]> 2023-04-30 23:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573183640 Other Differentiation Ideas jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573184816 Other differentiation ideas: 
Talking slowly
Closed captioned videos
Written and verbal directions for students,
Checking for understanding
Exit ticket
Modeling 
Pre-teaching academic vocabulary
]]> 2023-04-30 23:50:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573184816 Motivation jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573186713 Self-Determination 
Autonomy 
Cognitive Choice 
Competence - 3-5 positives for 1 critical interaction 
Relevance - how does it connect to students' goals 

]]> 2023-04-30 23:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573186713 Affirming Error Corrections jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573187019 Mistakes as opportunities to learn.  
Concept Attainment - Y/N,  Examples and non-examples of grammar rules 



]]> 2023-04-30 23:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573187019 Background jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573194945 What Works Dubai 
French school in Dubai
Instruct in Academic and Social Language 
Need to learn English to fit in versus benefits of learning the language. 
Students come from French background ]]> 2023-05-01 00:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573194945 Pre-Strategic Instruction jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573196940 Start with Screening Students 
Diagnostic Testing
Grouping of Students
Differentiate Learning 

]]> 2023-05-01 00:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573196940 Primary Strategies jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573201902 Modeling
Jigsaw
Visuals 
Scaffolding
Charades 

Guided Interaction
Differentiated Text
Metacognition and Assessment 
Explicit Instruction

]]> 2023-05-01 00:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573201902 Secondary Strategies jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573206081 Academic Level 
Cultural Level - relating with different people 
Use of Literature 
Different types of learners/learning styles 
Research - find answers independently 
Building strong and caring teacher/student relationships and trustworthiness 
Developing writing skills - students assess each others' writing
Literary Elements - start to analyze and create 
Prepared for SAT and TOEFL and IB Tests


]]> 2023-05-01 00:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573206081 Special Needs jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573208096 Monitor progress
Progress can be shown in performance in English

]]> 2023-05-01 00:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2573208096 Textbooks jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2574377401 There is no one textbook source to address teaching needs.  

Guidelines for evaluating: 
Evaluate whether the texts are written for readers who do not already speak the target language.  
Monitor for proficiency levels.  
Look for materials that are engaging and foster creativity. ]]> 2023-05-02 00:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2574377401 The Episode Hypothesis jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2574400835 "text (i.e., discourse in any form) will be easier to reproduce, understand, and recall, to the extent that it is motivated and structured episodically" (Oller, 1983, p. 12).

The structure of discourse is consistent with our own experiences, which allows the reader to store and recall information more easily. The organization includes logical sequencing, ordinary settings, characters that would be familiar. The dialogue generates curiosity and a desire to continue reading through conflict or unknown outcomes.


]]> 2023-05-02 01:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2574400835 Questions to Guide Textbook Selection jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2574411132 Purpose and Motivation? 
Appropriateness? 
Format? 
Authenticity? 
Teacher Resources? ]]> 2023-05-02 01:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2574411132 Computer Programs jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2574426242 Changed the way people communicate and learn.  It also increased opportunities for exposing students to intercultural communication.  It also offers multiple modes for learning (language, icons, graphics, videos, music, etc). It makes thinking visible.

Uses:
Drill and Test- discrete-point and focus, less interactive. 

Interactive/Constructivist Programs - communication tool 
Examples include simulation programs, interfacing programs (can add prerecorded messages), expository planning and writing programs, creative writing programs
  ]]> 2023-05-02 01:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2574426242 Computer Games jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2574448077
  • Not directly for language teaching. 
  • Provides practice with inferences, decision-making, interactions

    • When selecting computer games, consider the following: 
    • Educational Soundness (objectives)
    • Ease of Use (installation, operation)
    • Age Appropriateness (audience, age)
    • Cultural Sensitivity (stereotyping, character traits, language)
    • Visual Appeal
    • Cost Effectiveness  

    Other Considerations: 
    Computers should be intrinsically motivating, provide opportunities for independence and problem-solving (Canale & Barker, 1986).

    Opportunities for students to author original and non-threatening (Amanti, 2001)

    Kessler & Plankans (2001) added that it should offer students the opportunity to create instructional materials.



    ]]>     2023-05-02 01:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2574448077     Word Processors jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2574458112 While this topic is outdated in the book, which was published in 2010, there are some takeaways that still apply. 

    Suggestions to consider when using word processors: 
    • Best for late beginners and beyond
    • When gradually introduced with support
    • Students tend to revise more when using a word processor than writing with paper and pen. 
    Reference Video 1 for more up-to-date word processing tools, including Google Docs.  


    ]]>     2023-05-02 02:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2574458112     Internet jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2574494452 Again, here are some suggestions that stand the test of time.  
    • The importance of evaluating the information and sources
    • Properly citing work
    • Cultural misunderstandings of plagiarism 



    ]]>     2023-05-02 02:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2574494452     Technology Standards jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2574505785 2023-05-02 02:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2574505785 Videos jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2574517540 Cultural video exchange between peers are associated with a positive impact on performance and participation (Gersten & Tlusty, 1998).  

    The use of videos can be an engaging way to learn about other cultures and language teaching. They can also improve listening skills.


    ]]>     2023-05-02 02:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2574517540     Culturally Relevant Books jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2575834125 When students read and are exposed to culturally relevant books they read better and more. Fortunately, an increasing number of culturally relevant books are being published.  Teachers are provided with a rubric used to evaluate and choose books that best meet their student's needs.  The rubric can also be used as a guide for a class discussion about a book. Emergent bilinguals benefit from culturally relevant books, which unfortunately not all classrooms have.  Even classrooms with diverse libraries often have few books with characteristics that a culturally relevant book contains, according to the rubric.

    Cultural Relevance Rubric
    Question 1: Are the characters in the story like you and your family?

    Question 2: Have you ever had an experience like one described in this story?

    Question 3: Have you ever lived in or visited places like those in the story?

    Question 4: Could this story take place this year?

    Question 5: How close do you think the main characters are to you in age?

    Question 6: Are there main characters in the story who are: boys (for boys) or girls (for girls)?

    Question 7: Do the characters talk like you and your family talk?

    Question 8: How often do you read stories like these?
    ]]>     2023-05-02 22:46:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2575834125     Teaching Idioms jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2575834319 When learning a new language idioms can be confusing to come across. That is because words still hold a very literal meaning. 

    Therefore, it is important to address idioms and figurative language explicitly. Teaching idioms can be done in different ways/stages such as whole class discussions, teaching decoding strategies, partner work with stories including idioms, etc. 

    Idioms are a part of many other languages and it can be very impactful to uses a students first/home language to help leverage understanding of the concept  ]]>     2023-05-02 22:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2575834319     The Future Unit jpearson97 https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2575835073 Building units on a theme can help engage students and incorporate both language and content standards.

    The text describes how a teacher was able to use the theme of the future to build a literacy unit. In this unit students read novels, short stories, news papers, and created their own versions as well. Units such as this are not only engaging but also meaningful and purposeful compared to traditional vocabulary and reading of adapted text.

    ]]>     2023-05-02 22:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2575835073     Engagement https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2575924279 Teaching meaningful lessons invite the contribution of students into the construction of learning. Students are engage when their work is relevant to them, making it also adaptable to future students. 

    Creative writing is significant for ELL students because it is adaptable. This includes published works like editorials, articles, stories, student-made exhibits, dioramas, student markets, advertisements, etc.]]>     2023-05-03 00:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2575924279     Goals of Engagement https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2575956990 Students who are engaged have five goals in mind: SCORE. Success, Curiosity, Originality, Relationships, Energy.

    Success: A student's success should be attainable with support and clearly identifiable. Success should be acknowledged and celebrated by teachers.

    Curiosity: Meaningful teaching fosters the skills that empower curiosity, not encourage memorization and rote learning.

    Originality: Students who adapt assignments to their personal subjectivity strive to produce original work. Teachers can provide options for originality. 

    Relationships: Students who are engaged use peer relationships as a base for collaboration and problem solving. Teachers can support positive peer relationships through project work.

    Energy: Meaningful teaching charges students with positive energy. Students respond positively when they feel valued and included.
    ]]>     2023-05-03 01:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2575956990     Literacy Engagement https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2575994589 Literacy engagement is, "a primary determinant of literacy achievement both for English learners and underachieving students generally." 

    However: Textbooks are not the best tool to foster engagement, therefore teachers need to supplement textbooks with other genres, choices, text variety in length, skill-level, eras of construction, with skills that assist students in comprehension of the texts. 

    Teachers can use thematic units with big ideas that tie various texts together to engage students. Teachers can also facilitate hands on activities, real-world interactions, providing opportunities for student choice, and providing scaffolding for different reading strategies.

    Finally, extensive research shows that student specific learning goals are more effective than performance goals.]]>     2023-05-03 01:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jpearson97/o4tor9ar2x13ajfs/wish/2575994589