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Cyndi

Practices: An analysisoverview of current
"Do not confine your children to your own learning, for they were born in another time"
Chinese proverb
of technology withinacademicwithin the academic realm of enhanced through the observation and
21st Century ESL practices
Principled Teaching
teaching in practiceeducation is one
practice of using research based practices that have been proven to teach students of a second lanaguage effectively.(Freeman & Freeman, 2011). In this area we will be examing 21st century practices that have been researched and proven effective. However, it is important to note some technological practices have not been as examined rigorously because of their novelty.
Using web blogs as a tool to encourage pre-class reading, post-class reflections and collaboration in higher education
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Opportunities to collaborate with classmates and instructor
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Considerations for adapting technology into the classroom
Instructors should align the use of technology with curriculum goals
Instructors should use both online and face-to-face interactions together
of the technologytechnological needs of
Instructors should use technology as a tool for instruction and not merely as a substitute
Resources for incorporating technology in the classroom
Picture dictionaries provide visual aids for English language learners and help them to develop a stronger core vocabulary. Students have access to over 2,400 words in oral and written form. Pictures are seperated thematically ranging from scenes at the grocery store to inside a home.
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The website toolsforeducators.comwww.toolsforeducators.com offers free
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Online picture dictionaries can be supplemented with picture dictionary games. The website www.toolsforeducators can also be used to create bingo games that can strengthen vocabulary comprehension.
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Web-Based Projects
for improve their written and I found particularly interesting was the share a home remedy with the class project that
Home remedy student projects
http://susangaer.com/studentprojects/rem.htm
The following exampleexamples could be on Movies on a class blog.
{Movie Blog Assignment.docx}
{Song Assignment.docx}
Teaching Vocabulary to ESL Students
the past and currently teachers teachhave taught vocabulary thematically, grammar translation practices.practice. The specific
{Greeting Theme.doc}
Textbook Vocabulary Stratgies(Reiss 2012)Stratgies from Reiss 2012
Teach idioms
New usage with familiar terms

Activities
Cynthia, I am finished, just make sure you include your activities, they are missing from your section. Good luck and let me know before you send in final draft.
Eric

What does the data say about classroom instruction with technolody?
In a study of students taking an online reading course by the University of Victoria, findings reported that students that were exposed to a series of interactive online approaches were more successful in their reading comprehension at the end of the year than in previous years without the program. (Schuetze, 2010) The positive results of the program were attributed to the differentiated instruction and the immediate feedback students received using online technologies. By the end of the year students were able to rely less on their dictionaries for comprehension of a text than in years past.
Finding Time?
A major issue that confronts educators and the use of instructional technology is the available instruction time given during a school day. Teachers generally have between forty-five minutes and an hour to present new grammar, pronunciations, syntax, and other sentence structures to ELLs. In order to find the time to integrate technology into the classroom some teachers are sacrificing their afternoons. Programs that have extended their learning opportunities have seen impressive academic gains.(Afterschool Alert, 2011). In the past teachers have used afterschool ESL programs to increase oral langauge practice, provide low-pressure learning environments, build confidence, and provide additional suport. I also suggest using this time to give students the opportunity to use computer labs that may otherwise be occupied throughout the day by other classes. Ideally students could use the time working on class blogs, practicing oral comprehension, playing online interactive learning games, and watching videos that teach grammar. Many teachers find it already difficult to make time for students before and after school, however, the benefits of such a program outweigh the negatives and should seriously be considered by instructors of ELLs.
References
Al-Fadda, H., & Al-Yahya, M. (2010, July). Using web blogs as a tool to encourage pre-class reading, post-class reflections and collaboration in higher education. US-China Education Review, 7(7), 100-106. Retrieved April 6, 2012, from www.eric.ed.gov

of instruction to touch the lives of their students, however, according to Henrichsen (2010) many new ESL teachers lack the preparation and skils to effectively teach
ELLs. Many of these teachers use outdated practices that they have acquired through their personal experience within the classroom. If teachers are to incorporate 21st century practices within their classrooms they need to have the proper training and they also need to have the proper attitude toward learning and technology. Many of the teachers that I obeserved throughout my course experience this semester failed to incorporate many technological miracles simply because they do not know where to find them. I would like to make two suggestions: first, that school districts further fund education for current tutors and ESL teachers, specifically in the area of incorporating new technology within their respective classes and second, that teachers continue to make an effort to collaborate with other teachers within their district in order to get fresh ideas on teaching ELLs. By doing these two things educators can rest assured that they are providing a viable curriculum for their students.
What does the data say about classroom instruction with technolody?
In a study of students taking an online reading course by the University of Victoria, findings reported that students that were exposed to a series of interactive online approaches were more successful in their reading comprehension at the end of the year than in previous years without the program. (Schuetze, 2010) The positive results of the program were attributed to the differentiated instruction and the immediate feedback students received using online technologies. By the end of the year students were able to rely less on their dictionaries for comprehension of a text than in years past.
References
Al-Fadda, H., & Al-Yahya, M. (2010, July). Using web blogs as a tool to encourage pre-class reading, post-class reflections and collaboration in higher education. US-China Education Review, 7(7), 100-106. Retrieved April 6, 2012, from www.eric.ed.gov

practices and the integration of
"Do not confine your children to your own learning, for they were born in another time"
Chinese proverb
Principled Teaching
The concept of principled teaching in practice is one that revolves around the idea of principled orientation. Principled orientation is the
their novelty.
Using web blogs as a tool to encourage pre-class reading, post-class reflections and collaboration in higher education
The Benefits of Using Web Blogs to Improve ELL academic experiencesA study conducted by Hind Al-Fadda and Maha Al-Yahya in July 2010 examined the blogging experiences of 5 ESL graduate students and 90 software engineering students. The researchers found that these higher education students' experiences with blogging were postive and resulted in numerous educational opportunities that would not have been otherwise possible within a regular classroom setting. According to the report some of the key benefits included the following:
Using concept maps
Using the internet(picture dictionaries, computer assissted programs, etc.)
Basic Training and Resource Connections for Novice ESL Teachers
The incorporation of technology into daily lesson plans can be of the highest value to ELLs. Many teachers are starting to incorporate different forms
of instruction to touch the lives of their students, however, according to Henrichsen (2010) many new ESL teachers lack the preparation and skils to effectively teach
ELLs. Many of these teachers use outdated practices that they have acquired through their personal experience within the classroom. If teachers are to incorporate 21st century practices within their classrooms they need to have the proper training and they also need to have the proper attitude toward learning and technology. Many of the teachers that I obeserved throughout my course experience this semester failed to incorporate many technological miracles simply because they do not know where to find them. I would like to make two suggestions: first, that school districts further fund education for current tutors and ESL teachers, specifically in the area of incorporating new technology within their respective classes and second, that teachers continue to make an effort to collaborate with other teachers within their district in order to get fresh ideas on teaching ELLs. By doing these two things educators can rest assured that they are providing a viable curriculum for their students.
References
Al-Fadda, H., & Al-Yahya, M. (2010, July). Using web blogs as a tool to encourage pre-class reading, post-class reflections and collaboration in higher education. US-China Education Review, 7(7), 100-106. Retrieved April 6, 2012, from www.eric.ed.gov

The purpose of this section is to review modern day best practice theory in the teaching of ELLs and to examine the current use of technology withinacademic realm of second language acquisition. Education is enhanced through the observation and critical review of scholarly research. Teachers that seek opportunities for professional development through the examination of existing literature give themselves the tools to grow and have success in the classroom. Today's teachers need to be current with today's best classroom techniques and practices. In an era abundant with technology teachers should embrace it, alter it, and redefine 21st century education.
21st Century ESL practices
Principled Teaching
The concept of principled teaching in practice is one that revolves around the idea of principled orientation. Principled orientation is the
practice of using research based practices that have been proven to teach students of a second lanaguage effectively.(Freeman & Freeman, 2011). In this area we will be examing 21st century practices that have been researched and proven effective. However, it is important to note some technological practices have not been as examined rigorously because of their novelty.
Using web blogs as a tool to encourage pre-class reading, post-class reflections and collaboration in higher education
The Benefits of Using Web Blogs to Improve ELL academic experiencesA study conducted by Hind Al-Fadda and Maha Al-Yahya in July 2010 examined the blogging experiences of 5 ESL graduate students and 90 software engineering students. The researchers found that these higher education students' experiences with blogging were postive and resulted in numerous educational opportunities that would not have been otherwise possible within a regular classroom setting. According to the report some of the key benefits included the following:

{ESLTECH.jpg} Uses of Technology in the Instruction of Adult English Language Learners
Moore (2009) observes the effectiveness of integrating technology into existing adult ELL programs so that educators may offer
distant learning. According to Harrington, (2010) distance learning and other online hybrid ESL classes are expected to increase in popularity as educators embrace their benefits. One example
Considerations for adapting technology into the classroom
Instructors should align the use of technology with curriculum goals

Contemporary ESL Practices: An analysis of current classroom practices and integration of technology in the field of second language acquisition.
"Do not confine your children to your own learning, for they were born in another time"
Chinese proverb
The purpose of this section is to review modern day best practice theory in the teaching of ELLs and to examine the current use of technology withinacademic realm of second language acquisition. Education is enhanced through the observation and critical review of scholarly research. Teachers that seek opportunities for professional development through the examination of existing literature give themselves the tools to grow and have success in the classroom. Today's teachers need to be current with today's best classroom techniques and practices. In an era abundant with technology teachers should embrace it, alter it, and redefine 21st century education.
21st Century ESL practices
Using web blogs as a tool to encourage pre-class reading, post-class reflections and collaboration in higher education
The Benefits of Using Web Blogs to Improve ELL academic experiencesA study conducted by Hind Al-Fadda and Maha Al-Yahya in July 2010 examined the blogging experiences of 5 ESL graduate students and 90 software engineering students. The researchers found that these higher education students' experiences with blogging were postive and resulted in numerous educational opportunities that would not have been otherwise possible within a regular classroom setting. According to the report some of the key benefits included the following:
{ESLTECH.jpg} Uses of Technology in the Instruction of Adult English Language Learners
Moore (2009) observes the effectiveness of integrating technology into existing adult ELL programs so that educators may offer
classroom instruction. While computer assisted technology is an extremely popular form of differentiated instruction its effectiveness has yet to be proven(Chambers, Madden, and Slavin 2008) Project based
Considerations for adapting technology into the classroom
Instructors should align the use of technology with curriculum goals