Pillar presentation

1. 21st Century Learning
Language acquisition
MacKenzie Britton
Amber Wolfe
Kelsey McClung
Emily Jarvie

2. Define
 Language acquisition- the process of
learning a native or second language in
education, but also learning culture and
customs and being more aware of
differences.

3. Role/importance in 21st
century education
 Globalization
 People from other countries coming in
 Knowing how to communicate
 Learning about different cultures, religions,
customs that are foreign to us.

4. Technology
 Microphones
 Social Media
 Electric Translator on computer
 Movie in another language
 Podcast

5. Podcast
 This technology makes it easier for
students to learn because they can
rewind the podcast over and over until
they understand the material or slow it
down so it is easier to comprehend
 Also in this podcast will have more
information not just on the language but
other aspects that make cultures
different.

6. Conclusion
 In the education system today it is
important to incorporate language
acquisition because the world is changing
and becoming not just English-based for
working class.
 Other languages are being used more
now like Spanish and Mandarin.

7. Work Cited
 www.encycolpedia2.thefreedictionary.co
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 http://www.readinghorizons.com/blog/po
st/2012/05/02/Classroom-Practices-
Language-Acquisition-ESL-Students.aspx
 http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0775272
.html