Classroom 2.02024-03-29T13:20:38ZCory Dunthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CoryDunthttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1950666676?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://www.classroom20.com/group/eslandtechnology/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=1vvf535lrtsxy&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHow are you using online sites and other technologies to help your ELL students?tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-11-08:649749:Topic:5272082010-11-08T18:51:37.955ZCory Dunthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CoryDunt
<p>Please share your ideas for using online sites, collaborative/project sites like ePals, and other technologies for helping ELL students, both in and out of the classroom.</p>
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<p>As one example, teachers go to <a href="http://www.epals.com">www.epals.com</a> to find a classroom of English speakers. Two classes can team up as a class, or better yet, individual students can each have a pen pal to write to.</p>
<p>When you are doing the unit on "my home" and students learn the words for…</p>
<p>Please share your ideas for using online sites, collaborative/project sites like ePals, and other technologies for helping ELL students, both in and out of the classroom.</p>
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<p>As one example, teachers go to <a href="http://www.epals.com">www.epals.com</a> to find a classroom of English speakers. Two classes can team up as a class, or better yet, individual students can each have a pen pal to write to.</p>
<p>When you are doing the unit on "my home" and students learn the words for various rooms of the house and desk, chair, table, sofa, etc., almost everyone has them write a paragraph about their house. Instead of writing that paragraph to turn in to the teacher, the student can write the paragraph and then send it to the pen pal. The pen pal can write back can comment, ask questions, or write about his own home. This is authentic language practice.</p>
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<p>If you have more technology available, your students could record their voices to send to another class, or make a video, etc.</p>
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<p>Another recommendation is to have students look at particular movies at home, and to turn on "closed captioning" so that the English words also appear on the screen.</p> Suggestions on websites to boost reading and writing skills of ELLs!tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-03-05:649749:Topic:4432562010-03-05T04:08:13.084ZCory Dunthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CoryDunt
Our ELLs in many states come to use with below grade level reading and writing skills in their native languages. This makes the learning of English more of a challenge (not impossible just a bit more of a challenge especially for mainstream teachers who aren't always that familiar with the special needs of language development along with scaffolding for content instruction).<br></br><br></br>What websites have you found that expressly address those two crucial skills? I would like to share this high…
Our ELLs in many states come to use with below grade level reading and writing skills in their native languages. This makes the learning of English more of a challenge (not impossible just a bit more of a challenge especially for mainstream teachers who aren't always that familiar with the special needs of language development along with scaffolding for content instruction).<br/><br/>What websites have you found that expressly address those two crucial skills? I would like to share this high school and middle school content teachers who are unsure as to how to meet those special needs of ELLs in their classes. I am the high school ELD coach at my site and try to leave no stone unturned as I constantly look for ways to build the confidence of mainstream teachers in trying to meet the needs of ELLs.<br/><br/>Any advice/sites that have worked for you or for colleagues would be much appreciated.<br/><br/>Thanks.<br/><br/>Denise<br/><br/><a href="http://www.ellteacherpros.com">www.ellteacherpros.com</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.teachingsuccesseswithells.blogspot.com">www.teachingsuccesseswithells.blogspot.com</a><br/> Hi, I am currently conducting a researchtag:www.classroom20.com,2009-12-22:649749:Topic:4226772009-12-22T11:43:09.893ZCory Dunthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CoryDunt
Hi, I am currently conducting a research on educator site and I would be so appreciate of you for taking few minutes to complete this online questionnaire. All of your answers are highly valuable, and the data will be analyzed anonymously. Thank you so much in advance.<br />
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Hi, I am currently conducting a research on educator site and I would be so appreciate of you for taking few minutes to complete this online questionnaire. All of your answers are highly valuable, and the data will be analyzed anonymously. Thank you so much in advance.<br />
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<a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFlybkZYVzVtUlh1eG5zYUU5eUhoMFE6MA">http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFlybkZYVzVtUlh1eG5zYUU5eUhoMFE6MA</a> Best websites for listening in EFLtag:www.classroom20.com,2009-11-29:649749:Topic:4121412009-11-29T13:33:04.550ZCory Dunthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CoryDunt
I am trying to create a list of the best websites for listening in English classes. If you wish to contribute, the wall is here <a href="http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/listening" target="_blank">http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/listening</a>. Just double-click to add a sticky note.
I am trying to create a list of the best websites for listening in English classes. If you wish to contribute, the wall is here <a href="http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/listening" target="_blank">http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/listening</a>. Just double-click to add a sticky note. Is applying web2.0 tools in an English classroom so hard?tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-11-05:649749:Topic:4013302009-11-05T12:54:27.856ZCory Dunthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CoryDunt
I am a teacher in elementary school, and because of the following restrictions: 1. There is only one computer that linked to Internet 2. Most of the kids have time limit for using comupter at home<br />
It is not easy to use any web 2.0 tools in an English class. Even though Internet resource can be healful aids, it is still more like a one-way web 1.0 that there is hardly any interaction involved. As a beginner, what can I do?<br />
Thanks in advance for offering any advice
I am a teacher in elementary school, and because of the following restrictions: 1. There is only one computer that linked to Internet 2. Most of the kids have time limit for using comupter at home<br />
It is not easy to use any web 2.0 tools in an English class. Even though Internet resource can be healful aids, it is still more like a one-way web 1.0 that there is hardly any interaction involved. As a beginner, what can I do?<br />
Thanks in advance for offering any advice Superb site on language learning in generaltag:www.classroom20.com,2009-04-14:649749:Topic:3266712009-04-14T19:34:47.374ZCory Dunthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CoryDunt
I recommend the video on 21st March for anyone teaching languages.<br />
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This site is generally very focused on tech uses. I would also recommend following the author on Twitter.<br />
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<a href="http://isabellejones.blogspot.com/">http://isabellejones.blogspot.com/</a>
I recommend the video on 21st March for anyone teaching languages.<br />
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This site is generally very focused on tech uses. I would also recommend following the author on Twitter.<br />
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<a href="http://isabellejones.blogspot.com/">http://isabellejones.blogspot.com/</a> The Gong Projecttag:www.classroom20.com,2007-11-05:649749:Topic:715582007-11-05T20:48:37.736ZCory Dunthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CoryDunt
I've been intrigued by the potential ESL applications of the voice bulletin board module from The Gong Project:<br />
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<a href="http://gong.ust.hk/">http://gong.ust.hk/</a><br />
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The program provides a simple method of posting threaded discussions containing both text and voice recordings, but the feature that fascinates me the most is the capability for the instructor to add a voice transcript with synchronized (and student/reader controllable) text highlighting:…
I've been intrigued by the potential ESL applications of the voice bulletin board module from The Gong Project:<br />
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<a href="http://gong.ust.hk/">http://gong.ust.hk/</a><br />
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The program provides a simple method of posting threaded discussions containing both text and voice recordings, but the feature that fascinates me the most is the capability for the instructor to add a voice transcript with synchronized (and student/reader controllable) text highlighting:<br />
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<a href="http://gong.ust.hk/features_selectplay.html">http://gong.ust.hk/features_selectplay.html</a><br />
<a href="http://gong.ust.hk/features_speed.html">http://gong.ust.hk/features_speed.html</a><br />
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Best of all, it's free! I've used Gong successfully both in my adult literacy/ESL tutoring and high school ESL practicum classes.<br />
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One caveat: Gong does have a moderately complex installation procedure on the server end, but the resulting system is very easy/intuitive for both students and teachers. Hi ESL / EFL teachers!tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-09-24:649749:Topic:520282007-09-24T09:09:33.981ZCory Dunthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CoryDunt
I can't seem to make a post in the other threads???? So I'll start here. Great to see this group and I've long been a member of Classroom 2.0 and promote technology especially for EFL / ESL teaching.<br />
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But I also have a ning for EFL, please join the conversation and lots there about technology. <a href="http://eflclassroom.ning.com">EFL Classroom 2.0</a> I have a resource site, lots there to keep your classroom very multi media and technologically sound. Especially in the area of games. You'll…
I can't seem to make a post in the other threads???? So I'll start here. Great to see this group and I've long been a member of Classroom 2.0 and promote technology especially for EFL / ESL teaching.<br />
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But I also have a ning for EFL, please join the conversation and lots there about technology. <a href="http://eflclassroom.ning.com">EFL Classroom 2.0</a> I have a resource site, lots there to keep your classroom very multi media and technologically sound. Especially in the area of games. You'll get lots free and my philosophy is that when it comes to education teachers shouldn't have to pay. Education isn't a budget option but a priority or atleast it should be in our rich society.<br />
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Methods to use technology? Please see our <a href="http://eflclassroom.buzka.com">EFL Classroom buzka</a> and especially the web 2.0 spot for a full set of links to sound technological applications for ESL . Buzka is a great way to share links and is way beyond delicious in my mind.<br />
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Lots of discussions on technology on the site and especially read Susan's and Alicia's blogs (they are teachers in Israel and Argentina with stellar blogs about technology and ESL. Lots of applications such as Andrew Fields fine games at both <a href="http://www.contentgenerator.com">www.contentgenerator.com</a> and <a href="http://www.classtools.net">www.classtools.net</a><br />
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My fav. application is <a href="http://www.voicethread.com">www.voicethread.com</a> I have a thread about it on EFL Classroom 2.0 It is amazing and a great way for ESL students to share and create conversation. Check it out!<br />
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So much more but please join our conversation and I'll be dropping in here too, to share. I teach EFL teachers in Korea. Mostly methodology but I throw a lot of technology at them - especially the foreign English teachers who need a lot of support.<br />
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Thanks for listening and hopefully I can post in reply to these threads soon (must be a computer glitch!).<br />
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David<br />
<a href="http://www.ddd.batcave.net">www.ddd.batcave.net</a> What is a method of teaching ESL using technology?tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-09-20:649749:Topic:507652007-09-20T02:17:39.982ZCory Dunthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CoryDunt
One mehtod that I discussed with Mr. Marshall is using program called SKYPE. SKYPE is an interactive program that works a lot like a telephone over the computer. You could use this program to have students talk to students in other countries that speak different languages in order to communicate with ESL students and get actual experience in learning the language. I felt this would be very beneficial in teaching ESL kids technology.<br />
Some helpful websites that I found helpful in teaching ESL…
One mehtod that I discussed with Mr. Marshall is using program called SKYPE. SKYPE is an interactive program that works a lot like a telephone over the computer. You could use this program to have students talk to students in other countries that speak different languages in order to communicate with ESL students and get actual experience in learning the language. I felt this would be very beneficial in teaching ESL kids technology.<br />
Some helpful websites that I found helpful in teaching ESL students technology:<br />
<a href="http://www.wordplays.com">www.wordplays.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.englishlistening.com">www.englishlistening.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.englishclub.com">www.englishclub.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.colorwithleo.com">www.colorwithleo.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.the-bus-stop.net">www.the-bus-stop.net</a> Methods I foundtag:www.classroom20.com,2007-09-20:649749:Topic:507642007-09-20T02:16:01.031ZCory Dunthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CoryDunt
Some websites I found that are helpful for an ESL classroom are:<br />
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<a href="http://www.pdictionary.com">www.pdictionary.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.storyit.com">www.storyit.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.schoolexpress.com">www.schoolexpress.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.storyplace.org">www.storyplace.org</a><br />
<a href="http://www.wordpower.ws">www.wordpower.ws</a><br />
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When I asked an ESL teacher in the local school district (PSD), she told me that another very helpful way to use technology with…
Some websites I found that are helpful for an ESL classroom are:<br />
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<a href="http://www.pdictionary.com">www.pdictionary.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.storyit.com">www.storyit.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.schoolexpress.com">www.schoolexpress.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.storyplace.org">www.storyplace.org</a><br />
<a href="http://www.wordpower.ws">www.wordpower.ws</a><br />
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When I asked an ESL teacher in the local school district (PSD), she told me that another very helpful way to use technology with monolingual students are books on tape and a tool called "Living Books" which is a series of DVD's with different stories and interactive games that have word puzzles, and other sentence structure-learning features. Mrs. Johnson also uses technology to locate a lot of the stories, dramatic activities, and language games that she uses in class. One story was based on learning the importance of diversity and is set up for each student to have a role and act out the story like a play. She also found a word game similar to tic-tac-toe only with words to build a sentence.