Author: meg0157

Tips for Teaching

Provide students with frequent opportunities to use technology within the classroom.
Make sure to monitor use of technology and intervene when teachable moments arise.
Technology should supplement instruction, NOT replace it. Provide technology as an extension to daily activities.

References
http:/www.teachingenglishgames.com/Articles/Technology_ESL_Classroom.htm
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech074.shtml
http://esl.fis.edu/teachers/support/listen.htm

Teaching ESL Students through Technology

An informational guide to assistive technology

FACTS:

Effective use of technology helps support ESL students reading, writing and speaking skills.
Technology can help students acquire new vocabulary.
The use of technology in the classroom will allow students to complete a task.
Technology helps keep parents connected with students’ work outside of school.
Authentic use of technology helps students use language skills to express themselves.

Types of Technology
Audio books
Electronic Books (e-books)
Audio recording devices
Video recording devices
Word processors
Internet based communication
Electronic talking books
Online publishing of student work

When to include technology in the classroom

Including technology during activities such as silent reading can allow students to listen to audio recordings of books.
Whenever students are given the opportunity to work collaboratively in groups, they can use technology such as word processors to put together a presentation.
Students can use e-books during independent reading time. These books often include many other features such as definitions for new or unfamiliar words, or extensions that follow specific reading.