This document discusses how technology can be used to support English language learning and foreign language acquisition. It outlines how tools like scanners, cameras, and video can be incorporated, as well as how technology allows for communication, collaboration, research, and problem solving across borders. It also discusses productivity tools, multimedia software, adaptive devices for students with special needs, and the importance of responsible, ethical and legal use of technology and resources. Rubrics, instructional software, and online resources for developing projects are also presented.

1. Group Spotlight Presentation:Technology in English Language Learning and Foreign LanguageBy: Caitlin Wender, CourtnieRigg, Taylor Enger, and Stephanie Sulinas

2. 5 Most Important ConceptsVocabularySentence StructureGrammar RulesCultureReading

3. How scanners, digital cameras, and/or video cameras can be used with computer systems and software for your topic3D scannersDigitizersVideo ProjectsPhotos of the topic

4. how technology can be used in communicating, collaborating, conducting research, and/or solving problemsBuddy program with different countriesProjects about other countriesResearch projectsCommunicate with other students in the classroom

5. Productivity Tools Word processing tools in the foreign and second language field, some things it can be used for are; creating journals, describing experiences, oral reports and research projects.The benefits of using these word processing tools are it helps students internalize word meanings and gives additional practice in using the new words, it gives practice in following oral English direction and reading and responding in written English and builds listening competence. Word processing programs support correct usage with grammar checks, correct spelling, and reminders to employ good style.

6. Multimedia SoftwareMultimedia software is designed to support language acquisition and vocabulary development. Interactive books give students the opportunity to interact in English authentically in a less stressful environment than face-to-face. Leapfrog is a series of handheld computer games designed to give students at all levels practice in math, science, social studies, and languages.Language labs provide students with a recorder, video monitor, and computer, it has very interactive activities.Radio broadcasts give learners practice in oral and written language.

7. Adaptive devices for students with special needsWebsites like English zone, ESP bears, and tower of English provide learners with in depth practice in areas that are difficult.With Leapfrog students can choose the level of difficulty and language developmental levels.Presentation aids like power-point or keynote provide learners with visual aids that help reduce stress levels and focus on their presentations.Virtual field trips provide students with opportunities to go places that would be impossible for them to see otherwise.

8. practice socially responsible, ethical, and legal use of technology, information, and software resourcesSince most of the students don’t speak English, you have to be aware as the teacher of the students cultures to not offend them and their culturesYou also have to be aware as the teacher that most technology and software is in English and make sure the non-speaking English student understands

9. Copyright laws and guidelinesTeachers can access things like Babblefish.com, free-translator.com, and wordlingo.com to use in their classroom to help them teach and well as help their students learn the different languages by using different programs.

10. Trackstar and WebsiteTrackStar:Telling Stories: Using Drama & Multimedia with ESL StudentsELL Lesson Planshttp://questgarden.com/86/94/1/090924112628/ for grades 3-5 This website is about having students pretend that they are coming to New York, and writing a postcard back home and explaining what they see, and what some of the differences are.http://questgarden.com/87/07/7/091010195414/ for grades 9-12 This website is about writing an article about the smoking ban laws, and how it effected people in different countries where it may be a tradition to smoke.

11. Instructional SoftwareMultimedia softwarePodcastsLearning games on hand held computersPowerPoint

12. Tools or resources that teachers can use for developing teleresearch or telecommunication projects for studentsBlogsSocial Bookmarking Radio Broadcasting I-chat, Skype

13. Rubrics for assessing student outcomesRubrics for projectsRubrics for activitiesRubrics for paper assignmentsThese rubrics can be created in RubiStar in different languages for the diverse group of students

14. Integration idea of appropriate lesson plansEsl.netEsl internet groupTelus learning connectionIntegrating Esl into the curriculum

15. SummarySince the students do not speak English, the teachers need to take extra measures in the classroom. They have to be able to get around the language barrier and avoid anything disrespectful to their culture.