Integration of Technology into Sheltered Instruction
- 1. INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY INTO SHELTERED INSTRUCTION Presented by: Tara Eason
- 2. Three Classroom Scenarios Below are three classroom scenarios in which tools and recommendations could be used to support English language learners: 1) Building Vocabulary in the Classroom 2) When the class is using computers (the teacher passes out a handout with visuals of the computer screen so that the students can follow along) 3) Have students work together learning from each other and making decisions as a group will help ELLs develop their English language skills
- 3. TECHNOLOGY THAT DEMONSTRATES A CONCEPT, SKILL, OR STRATEGY SightWords – a free innovative app that includes flashcards and games, and allows you to add your own words and voice. The app is designed to be shared by teacher/parent and child working together. LinguPinguin – full app costs $1.99 per language set. The app is available in multiple languages. It allows students to compare familiar words in their own language to pictures and concepts, and match them with English words.
- 4. TECHNOLOGY THAT PROVIDES FEEDBACK FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Computer-Assisted Pronunciation Training (CAPT) – specific technology that utilizes Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) software to record and evaluate the accuracy of an individual’s pronunciation and provide feedback and modified instructional scaffolding.
- 5. TECHNOLOGY THAT HELPS STUDENTS BUILD THEIR VOCABULARY LittleFox – lite version is free, full access has a monthly subscription fee that gives you access to over 2,500 stories and 300 songs. The app features leveled reading stories and songs with images, voice narration, and available captions. There is also a quiz that follows each story. Learn English – allows students to match written words to images to test key vocabulary and additional lessons are available for purchase.