Teaching and learning with
Technology for foreign and second
languages
Chapter 10
Claudia Bravo
Teachers face a huge challenge today with our
growing, diverse population. Children are brought
into schools with little to no English acquisition and
it is the job of the teacher to teach these students a
whole new language.
There are two forms of language
learning:
1. Second language learning (ELL)
2. Foreign language learning (FL)
English Language learners (ELL)
Previously ESL or English as a second
language
Students whose second language is
English
Are in an English
speaking environment
Foreign Language Learners (FL)
These are students who are studying
another language
The language is spoken mainly in
other countries.
Example: Spanish
There are many differences in
teaching ELL and FL:
ELL FL
Crucial need Enrichment
Urgency to learn Not needed for
More practice academic success
Opportunities Lack of availability
Availability Lack of opportunity
Technology integration for FL and ELL
ELL FL
Additional practice Connections
Meeting academic Practice
standards Online meaningful
Translations situations
Now we will focus on 4
issues that deal with ELL
and how technology
integration can help
There are 4 issues that deal with ELL:
1. Demands on content Area teachers
2. Academic and Language
prerequisites for ELLs
3. The need to differentiate
instruction
4. Challenges of integrating the
students Native languages
#1 Demands on Content Area Teachers
Discontinued funding
Instruction entirely in English
Most ELLs are not literate
Technology gives teachers support
Brainpop ESL and spanish
Mobile devices
Online translations
On-the-spot translations
Online sites such as:
epals
#2 Academic and language prerequisites for ELLs
Developing students academic
language and background knowledge is
very important especially for ELL.
For ELL this is necessary in order
to participate in mainstream
classes.
Technology offers a solution through:
Multimedia content:
News websites
videos
Current events or topics found
online in students native language
Students will need to be taught
media literacy
Additionally:
Having ELLs The international
read text Childrens Digital
Library (searchable,
designated
multilingual childrens
for younger library
readers Desert USA
National Geographic
http://en.childrenslibrary.org/
#3 The Need to Differentiate Instruction
Instruction differentiation is very
important for ELLs.
One way teachers can accomplish
this is through technology
integration
Technology Integration offers independent practice
Oral and written language practice programs
Grammar check programs-instant feedback
Use with care!!
English central -speech recognition
EnglishCentral
#4 Challenges of integrating the students Native Languages
According to Cummins Linguistic
Interdependence Hypothesis there are
significant benefits in using
students native language in ELL
Instruction
Technology can help create a welcoming
learning environment through:
Programs that Websites
help teachers Hand held devices
create vocabulary Multilingual
lists websites
(TED)
Translation
programs:
Bilingual dictionaries can be used to
translate key vocabulary
Babylon online translation
Google translate
Bing translate
Worldlingo
websites, Tools, Apps
Google
ePals
ICDL
EnglishCentral
Babylon
NationalGeographic
Virginia Malcom
Foreign Language Learners Challenges
The need of authentic materials and
perspectives
The need for creating audience and purpose
Strategies for ELL and FL Instruction
FL Issue #1: Authentic Materials and
Perspectives
Needs connection around the world.
American Council on the Teaching of
Foreign Language
Standards integrate perspectives,
products and practices to teach
culture.
ACTFL 5 Cs
Communication
Cultures
Connections
Comparisons
Communities
FL Issue #2: The need for Creating
Audience and Purpose
Online videos
Audio conferencing tools
Online publishing
Blogging and wiki functions
Technology Integration Strategies
for ELL and FL Instruction
CALL (Computer-assisted Language
Learning)
Classroom Strategies
Virtual Field Trips
Virtual Collaboration
Authentic language practice
Adapting to Special Needs
Larry Ferlazzos Websites
Book Box - Listen and view stories
Simple English Wikipedia
VocabGrabber
Oral Language Practice & Assessment
Videoconferencing
Multimedia software/interactive books
Learning games
Language labs
Radio and TV broadcasts
Podcasts
Translation websites & handheld
translation devices
websites, Tools, Apps
http://iteslj.org/Articles/Ybarra-Technology.html
www.ozemail.com.au/~cdug
http://www.sonoma.edu/users/p/phelan/423/succ
ess.htm
http://www.funenglishgames.com/
http://actfl.org
Google Hangouts, Skype, Book Box,
VocabGrabber
Delia Capalna
1.Virtual Collaboration
2.Virtual Trips
3.Teletandem Experiences
4.Support for practice &
Presentation aids
1.Virtual Collaboration
International class-to-class
partnership
1.Information exchange tasks
2.Comparison & analysis tasks
3.Collaborative tasks
Email connection: Global School
Net
2.Virtual Trips
Web-like format
Recorded and shared
Professionally produced
Background knowledge &
Vocabulary & Expectations
3.Teletandem Experiences
Authentic language learning
Using videoconference to learn each
others native language
Pair students of the same proficiency
level
Real-world communication
4.Support for practice &
Presentation aids
Online support
Apps-handheld device
Dvd players,scanner
Digital cameras
Streaming movies/shows
Examples: websites, Tools, Apps
ePal Global Community
Global Schoolnet
The Mixxer
English Online
English Zone
PinYin Practice
Lets Practice and be rewarded
Ready ?
Laura ALcantar
Word Processing
Programs
Use of Apps
Productivity and
Lesson Design
Teaching
Teachers
Support for Text Production
Practice and support for FL learners
Journals, experience descriptions,
reports, research projects
Grammar/ spelling checks,
reminders for good style
Auto-check limitations
Read writing aloud, peer review
Student author readings, audio files
Use of Apps to Support Language
Learning and Use
Mobile Apps for ELL and FL
Stay up to date/ research
International Research
Foundation (TIRF)
Apps teach specific language skills
Importance of learning wise selection
Productivity and Lesson Design
Support for Teachers
Internet sites by commercial,
private, university
National FL resource centers
TESOL Technology Standards
Dont assume students know school use
Prepare students and monitor progress
Teaching ELL and FL Teachers to
Integrate Technology
Technology gives students new ways to
write and speak
Teachers need to know correct use and
ways it can support learning
Make language learning more engaging
and productive
How challenges shape application
Mobile Apps, Websites
Teaching with ipad for
foreign languages
Duolingo
Living Language
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