Activity 1.8 by https://padlet.com/k_salt/z2sobj1yx8pn What are some best practices for using technology to support ELLs in the classroom and what tools are most/least effective? en-us 2019-07-10 03:55:49 UTC 2025-04-29 14:51:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f4bb.png Using Technology in The EFL/ESL Classroom k_salt https://padlet.com/k_salt/z2sobj1yx8pn/wish/370704749 “The key to successful use of technology in language teaching lies not only in hardware or software but also in our human capacity as teachers to plan, design and implement effective educational activities” (p.2)

 “Technology offers new ways for practicing language and assenting performance.” (p.3)

Technology Continuum 

Teachers need access to the technology that is available before even thinking about implementation in a classroom – something I had not considered, may be lots of technology available, but if we do not have access to it.

]]> 2019-07-10 03:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/k_salt/z2sobj1yx8pn/wish/370704749 Technologies in the Classroom: Advancing English Language Acquisition k_salt https://padlet.com/k_salt/z2sobj1yx8pn/wish/370704859  
Clear that technology is a tool and cannot replace instruction by a qualified teacher, but , can enhance instruction 

Consider what technologies already exist and which will have greatest impact, can the tool you choose be used for development in other subjects/areas of focus? 

“Emerging technologies present a realistic means of supplementing language acquisition instruction” (p. 181) 

Teachers apprehensive when it comes to integrating technology in the classroom “despite the fact that we live in an age of digital globalization” 

Concept of creating “authentic work” through the use of technology 

]]> 2019-07-10 03:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/k_salt/z2sobj1yx8pn/wish/370704859 Successfully Flipping the ESL Classroom For Learner Autonomy k_salt https://padlet.com/k_salt/z2sobj1yx8pn/wish/370704991  
Class flipping model used here is shown to be effective in ESL classrooms 

Drawbacks that must be considered 

 Uncertain what the exact cause of the increased learner autonomy was (hidden factors) 

Approach is time consuming for teacher – finding “good” content, curriculum aligned content, etc. worth it? 

Call for further research 

Google Voice used as primary tool here, created opportunities for “meaning focused output” (p. 105) – explore this further

]]> 2019-07-10 04:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/k_salt/z2sobj1yx8pn/wish/370704991 Instagram in the ESL Classroom k_salt https://padlet.com/k_salt/z2sobj1yx8pn/wish/370705067 Instagram usage beneficial as it is centered around communication 

Creation of groups allows students to support each other in a context that is relevant to their lived experiences 

Instagram as a source of mobile learning where “reading, writing, questioning, arguing and clarifying were incorporated” (p. 113)

Increase in student confidence levels 

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Opportunities for students reluctant to participate (via shared Google docs vs. in front of entire class) 

Accessibility – will these students have access to technology outside of the classroom and what kind of access? Limited internet? No internet? Subpar devices? 

Technology as a comprehensible input enhancement? Flexibility with content? Audio/video 

Access to content in many different languages 

Accommodations? 

Digital citizenship? 

Incredible potential seems to exist in this space 

General pros vs cons – is this worth implementing? 

Greater autonomy for students? More self-directed learning? 

Start re-thinking my approach to technology in the classroom, value in apps like Instagram, was not expecting to find this. 
 

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