This document discusses various ways that technology can be used to teach English language learners and foreign language students. It provides examples of how digital cameras, videos, and scanners can be used to enhance lessons. Some specific technologies mentioned include blogs for communication, websites for submitting assignments, and software for word processing, databases, and multimedia. It also addresses considerations for legal and appropriate use of technology and lists sample rubrics and lesson plans for assessing foreign language students.

1. English Language Learning and Foreign LanguageRachel Behm, Daniel Charlesworth, Amanda Friel, and Kelsey Griffin

2. Important ConceptsMultiple ways to teach technology to ELL & ESL studentsOpportunities for application Teacher Resources

3. Use of scanners, digital cameras, &/or video cameras Videotape a speech or an interview Scan pictures of diagrams/shapes onto paper – get a better idea of their schoolworkTeachers can use digital cameras to take pictures, then add them to a PowerPoint presentation to help with new terminologyScan students work and create a personal file for each student

4. Examples of using technologyTechnology can be used in communicating, collaborating, conducting research, and/or solving problems.Class blogs can be used for class communication.Students learn differently, by using technology students can work at their own pace.Students can use the internet to conduct research.A website can be used to virtually turn in activities and assignments that go alone with what is being taught.

5. Productivity ToolsMicrosoft WordDatabasesPractice Grammar & spelling on wordCreate worksheetsCreate database of vocabulary wordsCreate database of classroom materials used

6. MultimediaDVD & Online videosAuditory recordings & podcastsE-booksLeapfrog games

7. Adaptive TechnologyRead aloud technology

8. Legal use of technologyIn order to keep students safe while using technology, privacy settings can be set on the computer so the students are limited to what site can be searched.

9. Adhering to copyright lawsAll information/pictures should be cited.List all the resources/websites that were used.

10. WebquestsLa MaisonMerveilleusehttp://questgarden.com/121/68/6/110409011807/index.htmOverall, a good wequest for French studentsGetting Descriptive with Adjectives and Adverbshttp://questgarden.com/123/52/4/110406030930/index.htmGood ELL webquest activity, but lacks explanation of standards and attractive layout

11. Vamos al Centro Comercialhttp://questgarden.com/107/68/9/100730063138/index.htmA good Spanish language webquest to teach phrasesMaking Rules & Regulations for Eco-friendly lifehttp://questgarden.com/121/80/9/110320232219/index.htmVery well made ELL webquest for ELL students to practice phrases while learning about the environment

12. Instructional SoftwareInspirationAccelerated ReaderHelp Math www.helpprogram.netESL Learning Smartwww.eslreadingsmart.com

13. Telecommunication Google DocsTranslation ToolsMy Language ExchangeSkype

14. Rubrics used for assessing ELL/FL studentsESL Reading Development Rubrichttp://www.uen.org/Rubric/rubric.cgi?rubric_id=12917 Grades the reader from a non-reader up to an independent reader. Teachers can see students reading level is and what they need to improve on. Arlington County Spanish Partial Immersion Program Speaking Objectiveshttp://www.sites4teachers.com/links/redirect.php?url=http://www.cal.org/twi/rubrics/oral1-5.pdf Grades Spanish speakers on comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and grammar. Scaled from 1 (low) to 5 (high), gives a good description to each component and shows how to earn the maximum points.ESL Reading Rubrichttp://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=1034333 Sees if students understand what they have just read. Determines if they can retell the story, write a summary of it, relate the story to personal experiences, formulate questions, and understand and utilize the vocabulary.

15. Lesson PlansFracturing Fairy Tales Around the Worldhttp://www.cpsb.org/resources/cbt/CBT_05-06/middle/world.lang/lesson.htmVery detailed lesson plan that can be used for teaching any second languageWord Processing in Early Foreign LanguageRoblyerp. 306Students create autobiography in word to practice language

16. Introducing (e-paper) in the ESL Reading Classroomhttp://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Foreign_Language/English_Second_Language/ESL0204.htmlStudents practice skimming while reading e-papersCyber Traveling in the Loire ValleyRoblyerp. 307Students can practice French while seeing the Loire Valley

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18. Assessment QuestionsWhat are 3 types of technology that can be used for ELL/Foreign language?

19. Works CitedIntegrating Educational Technology into Teaching by Margaret D. Robleyerhttp://questgarden.comMicrosoft Clip arthttp://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Foreign_Language/English_Second_Language/ESL0204.htmlhttp://www.cpsb.org/resources/cbt/CBT_05-06/middle/world.lang/lesson.htmwww.helpprogram.netwww.eslreadingsmart.comhttp://www.sites4teachers.comhttp://www.uen.org/Rubric/rubric.cgi?rubric_id=12917