This document outlines a sheltered instruction technology integration plan for a 7th grade science class. It proposes using various online tools and applications to help English language learners build vocabulary and demonstrate concepts. These include books on tape, vocabulary games, word puzzles, and spell checkers. It also suggests using Cyberlab and narrated assignment directions to demonstrate skills and strategies. The plan aims to provide feedback for student development using these accessible and device-compatible technology resources.
2. Introduction
• Seventh grade science.
• Technology tools for ELL Learners
• Aide in demonstrating a concept, skill, or
strategy
• Provide feedback for student development
• Help students build their vocabulary
3. Help Students Build their
Vocabulary
• Books on tape
• Stroylineonline.net
• Digital Jumpstarts or DJs
• view a video online
• Vocabulary Games
4. Vocabulary Worksheets
• Custom word shapes puzzles
http://tools.atozteacherstuff.com/printable-word-
shapes-worksheets/
• Word Scrambler
http://www.senteacher.org/worksheet/53/Anagram
s.html
• Word Search Maker
http://tools.atozteacherstuff.com/word-search-
maker/wordsearch.php
6. Aide in Demonstrating a
Concept, Skill, or Strategy
• Free resource
• Cyberlab
• Narrate the assignment directions
• Connect with other students of varying cultures
7. Conclusion
• Easily downloadable applications
• Easy communication with all parties involved
• Compatible with many devices such as tablets,
iPads, Smart Boards and other electronic
devices
8. Resources
Echevarría, J., Vogt, M., & Short, D. J. (2013). Making Content
Comprehensible for English Learners: The SIOP® Model (4th
Ed.). Retrieved from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection
database.
Gonzalez, Virginia., Yawkey, T., & Minaya-Rowe, L. M. (2006).
English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) Teaching and Learning: Pre-K-
12 Classroom Applications for Students' Academic Achievement and
Development. Retrieved from The University of Phoenix eBook
Collection database.
Soto-Hinman, Ivannia. (2011, Winter). Increasing Academic Oral
Language Development Using English Language Learner Shadowing
in Classrooms.. Multicultural Education, 18(2), 4. EBSCOHOST.