English Language Learners ILP by Elanna Nussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl 3 ELL inquiry questions en-us 2019-07-09 14:29:09 UTC 2019-07-30 19:56:27 UTC hello@padlet.com Inquiry Question 1: elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370642102 What are some best practices for integrating technology to support ELLs?]]> 2019-07-09 14:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370642102 Supporting English Language Learners Through Technology elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370642788 2019-07-09 14:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370642788 How to Determine if Assistive Technology is Right for your ELL Students elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370643068 2019-07-09 14:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370643068 How to Use Technology to Support ELLs in your Classroom elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370643218 2019-07-09 14:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370643218 10 Modern Ways to Use Technology in ESL Instruction elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370643288 2019-07-09 14:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370643288 How to Use Technology Effectively to Transform your ESL Classroom elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370643332 2019-07-09 14:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370643332 Technology to Support English Language Learners elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370643386 2019-07-09 14:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370643386 Supporting English Language Learners with Technology elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370643446 2019-07-09 14:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370643446 Supporting English Language Learners with Next-Gen Tools elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370643468 Provides a list of many technology tools, a brief description of the tool, best practice/ideal use for the tool, and grade level(s)]]> 2019-07-09 14:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370643468 Benefits of Using Technology with ELLs elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370643900
  • Using technology enhances motivation and confidence
  • Using technology to incorporate visuals and videos into a lesson provides necessary context to help students understand new concepts
  • Visuals provide necessary bridge between everyday language and more difficult academic language
  • Technology allows students to show what they have learned in multiple ways, which also leads to more accurate assessment

    • ]]>     2019-07-09 14:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370643900     What Types of Technology are Out There? elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370644254
  • Film and Video
  • Apps
  • Digital field trips
  • Podcasts
  • Pen Pals
  • Web quests 
  • Online games
  • Blogging
  • Skype 

    • ]]>     2019-07-09 14:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370644254     Tips for Using Technology elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370644403
  • Use technology intentionally throughout the process of teaching and learning
  • Incorporate technology into each stage of instruction: planning, lesson delivery, practice and review, assessment, and feedback
  • Considerations: tell parents which assignment will require technology use, start a tech lending library, use tools that don’t require a device for each student

    • ]]>     2019-07-09 14:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/370644403     Inquiry Question 2: elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372696469 How can I create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment for ELL and newcomer students?


    ]]>     2019-07-30 14:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372696469     How to Make your ELL Students Feel at Home elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372696600 2019-07-30 14:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372696600 Creating a Welcoming Classroom Environment for the ELL Student elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372696771 2019-07-30 14:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372696771 Creating a Welcoming Environment for English Language Learners in your School and Classroom elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372697112 2019-07-30 14:50:06 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372697112 Welcoming Newcomer Students and Families to School elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372697276 2019-07-30 14:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372697276 Before the Newcomer Begins elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372697588
  • Ask the parents about the child’s strengths, needs, and interests
  • Share factual information with the class to help them understand newcomer experience and how to welcome and communicate with newcomers

    • ]]>     2019-07-30 14:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372697588     The Physical Environment elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372697750
  • Have predictable, visual routines in the classroom and announce changes in advance
  • Have bilingual welcome signs, put up flags from many countries, have a map that marks where students come from, put up names of objects in English and first language of students, put up student drawings with bilingual captions, decorate the classroom with posters that reflect the varying cultures in the room
  • Use students’ photos to create an “About Me” bulletin board
  • Post work that shows the thinking and learning of all students
  • Create a classroom library with bilingual books and books from other countries and cultures

    • ]]>     2019-07-30 14:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372697750     Teacher and Student Actions elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372698081
  • Have newcomers share information about their countries, languages, and cultures with the class
  • Ensure correct pronunciation of students’ names
  • Greet each student daily by name and with a smile
  • Encourage students to greet each other in different languages
  • Start every day with an informal conversation with students
  • Make sure students know and understand the roles of key members of the school community
  • Pair students with a same-language buddy
  • Use cooperative learning strategies
  • Make a concerted effort to connect and bond with students
  • Encourage ELL students to teach the class a few words and phrases in their native language
  • Host read-alouds in the students’ native languages
  • Allow ELL students to talk and do parts of their work in their native language (such as writing journal entries)
  • Organize bilingual tutoring
  • Publish books in students’ native languages

    • ]]>     2019-07-30 15:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372698081     Inquiry Question 3: elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372698525 How can I access/create dual language books for my classroom? How can I use them effectively?


    ]]>     2019-07-30 15:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372698525     Some Places to Access Dual Language Books elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372698726
  • Dual Language Book Project
  • World Stories
  • International Children’s Digital Library
  • YouAreSpecial.com
  • Language Lizard
  • Orca Book Publishers Canada


    • ]]>     2019-07-30 15:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372698726     Dual Language Book Project elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372699285 2019-07-30 15:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372699285 Orca Book Publishers Canada elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372699376 2019-07-30 15:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372699376 Language Lizard elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372699428 2019-07-30 15:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372699428 YouAreSpecial.com elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372699493 2019-07-30 15:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372699493 International Children's Digital Library elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372699598 2019-07-30 15:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372699598 World Stories elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372699648 2019-07-30 15:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372699648 Encouraging the use of Home Languages elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372699814 2019-07-30 15:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372699814 How to Use Bilingual Books with Children elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372699940 2019-07-30 15:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372699940 Dual Language Books Benefit Bilingual Children elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372700033 2019-07-30 15:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372700033 5 Tips for using Bilingual Books elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372700165
  • Teachers can read the book in the school language and send it home to be read in the home language
  • Teachers can read bilingual books and show students the text written in another language
  • Read culturally relevant bilingual books
  • Parents/volunteers can read the class the bilingual book in the home language
  • Teachers can ask questions about the book in both English and the home language

    • ]]>     2019-07-30 15:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372700165     Tips for Creating Dual Language Books elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372700362
    • Children can hand-write and illustrate their book or use a computer program, website, or app
    • Investigate websites and apps for creating dual language books
    • Encourage students to use word walls, bilingual dictionaries, and translation tools
    • Involve family members in the process
    • Pair ELLs with native speakers of English who can help write or edit the English parts of the books
    • Have English language learners who have proficiency in their home language translate English texts into their language

    ]]>     2019-07-30 15:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372700362     Introducing Dual Language Books elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372701190
  • Show students what makes the dual language book unique
  • Talk briefly about the story in English. Point to pictures as you talk to help ELLs understand
  • Talk about the home language used in the book.  Where is the language spoken? Which students speak the language?
  • Set reading goals with students

    • ]]>     2019-07-30 15:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372701190     Reading Dual Language Books elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372701670 Reading as a class:
    • You read the book an English. A parent/volunteer/student can read the book in the home language
    Reading Independently:
    • Encourage students to either:
      - read the entire book in English, followed by the home language
      - read it one page at a time, alternating between the two languages
    • Pair monolingual students with a student who can speak another language for shared reading
    • Make an audio recording of the book to support students’ independent readings

    ]]>     2019-07-30 15:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372701670     After Reading Dual Language Books elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372702106
  • Link the activity with goals students set for the reading to assess and confirm understanding
  • Invite students to talk about an aspect of the book 
  • Talk about the words. Have students define new vocabulary in their own words
  • Use charts to record English vocabulary that would be new to most students or vocabulary that would be useful for ELLs to acquire and use
  • Use charts to record the equivalent words in English and in the home language
  • Add new words to word walls and personal dictionaries

    • ]]>     2019-07-30 15:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372702106     elannabnussbaum https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372702500 Students and teachers can use the WriteReader app/website to create and share their own dual language books]]> 2019-07-30 15:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/elannabnussbaum/y61weuck6xsl/wish/372702500