https://padlet.com/louisebroedelet/vburn1zvxygl en-us 2019-03-04 23:17:02 UTC 2019-03-04 23:22:21 UTC hello@padlet.com louisebroedelet https://padlet.com/louisebroedelet/vburn1zvxygl/wish/337713192 The links below provide an overview of how teachers can support their English Language Learners through the use of different technology tools such as VoiceThread, Book Creator and Google Translate. 

• https://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-daily/2017/06/02/tech-tools-to-support-english-learners-literacy-and-language-development 
• http://www.readingrockets.org/article/supporting-ells-mainstream-classroom-reading-instruction 

]]> 2019-03-04 23:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/louisebroedelet/vburn1zvxygl/wish/337713192 louisebroedelet https://padlet.com/louisebroedelet/vburn1zvxygl/wish/337713490 I found this article very interesting because it modeled an “in flipped” classroom. Understanding that not all ELL students will have access to resources they need at home, the in flipped classroom model provides an equal opportunity for all learners.  A teacher first recorded herself reading aloud a book and then had students listen to the story on their laptops. The traditional “flipped classroom” has students watch lessons at home and come prepared to class the following day knowing the story and are ready for a classroom discussion. ]]> 2019-03-04 23:19:41 UTC https://padlet.com/louisebroedelet/vburn1zvxygl/wish/337713490 louisebroedelet https://padlet.com/louisebroedelet/vburn1zvxygl/wish/337713691 The article below provides access to several gaming apps that support vocabulary acquisition. The games are interactive and require students to focus on reading, listening and involve plenty of repetition to help them master vocabulary with lots of positive reinforcement.

]]> 2019-03-04 23:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/louisebroedelet/vburn1zvxygl/wish/337713691 louisebroedelet https://padlet.com/louisebroedelet/vburn1zvxygl/wish/337713881 Raz Kids is a great tool for the entire class. It is part of Reading A-Z and it provides leveled readings that students can listen to for modeled fluency, read books, and even record themselves reading so that teachers can monitor their fluency. Teachers are able to check students progress and make assignments. There is even a mobile app that will allow students to continue practicing at home if they want!]]> 2019-03-04 23:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/louisebroedelet/vburn1zvxygl/wish/337713881 louisebroedelet https://padlet.com/louisebroedelet/vburn1zvxygl/wish/337713983 This video from the Teaching Channel talks about how to introduce project based learning in your classroom particularly for classrooms with a heavy ELL population. Hands on, small group work is the main mode of instructional engagement. Although it focuses on a high school class, I think this can be transferred into an elementary classroom as well. Children need more than just words to look at. They need to be able to words and actions to hands on activities. ]]> 2019-03-04 23:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/louisebroedelet/vburn1zvxygl/wish/337713983