This document discusses using technology applications and tools to help English language learners (ELLs) in the classroom. It lists several digital tools that can provide ELLs with more exposure to class content, make lessons more understandable, and give opportunities for authentic oral language practice, including blogs, visual presentations, photos and videos, audio recorders, and vocabulary flashcard apps. The document encourages teachers to find ways for ELLs to practice real communication through their learning.

1. Technology in the
Bilingual/ELL Classroom...
is there an app for that?
Arturo Guajardo

2. I found something
that will really
help your ELLs...

3. it will make your
lessons more
understandable for your
ELLs.

4. it will give your ELLs
more exposure to your
class content.

5. it will give your ELLs
authentic opportunities
to practice oral language.

7. more exposure to class
content

8. more exposure to class
content
make lessons more
understandable

9. more exposure to class
content
make lessons more
understandable
authentic opportunities
to practice oral language

11. more exposure to class
content

12. more exposure to class
content
Web publishing -
Blogs and visual
presenters

13. iPod Touch iPhone

14. Posterous.com

16. ePals.com

17. LumensEducation.com

18. SamsungPresenterUSA.com

20. more exposure to class
content

22. make lessons more
understandable

23. make lessons more
understandable
Visual Scaffolding -
photos, videos &
multimedia slides

26. Digital Camera w/ Video
canon.com

27. sandisk.com

29. PicNik.com

30. FotoFlexer.com

32. make lessons more
understandable

34. authentic opportunities
to practice oral language

35. authentic opportunities
to practice oral language
Audio Communication -
Web-based audio
recorders and
conferencing tools

36. iPod Touch iPhone

38. iPod Touch

39. Vocaroo.com

41. plantronics.com

42. TokBox.com

43. logitech.com

45. authentic opportunities
to practice oral language

46. Take the poll at
artu.posterous.com

48. Search for ESL,
TOEFL, ELL or EFL

50. App Categories
Vocabulary Flash Cards
Kaplan TOEFL Vocabulary Flashcards
Vocab Wiz TOEFL
Video/Audio Based
Language Video
Audio Library
Lesson Based
Pocket English ESL
Pencil Bot

52. Imagine:
A sports team that could
practice but was never
allowed to play a game.

53. Imagine:
A drama class or band that
could rehearse but never
allowed to perform for an
audience.

54. My Challenge
Create a learning environment
that is challenging, social and
meaningful where ELLs can
practice real communication.

55. artu@mac.com