Technology Resources for Language Development

Technology Resources for Language Development

David Sanger, Director of Library ServicesKirk Anderson, Manager of Educational

Technology

By the end of this session, school leaders will:

Develop awareness of district online resources as they can be used for the effective instruction of language learners, especially the use of Safari Montage, library databases, and Promethean flip charts. (IL-1)

Develop strategies for ensuring the incorporation of student-based technologies and interactive learning experiences in instructionally impactful ways. (IL-1)

Develop strategies for creative, effective site-based PD to help teachers use these resources to improve student success with ELD. (IL-1)

Objective

http://tinyurl.com/DPSPrinTech

Resources

Clicker Check

A. Craig MortonB. John ElwayC. Peyton ManningD. Tim TebowE. OtherF. I’m not the kind of person who cares

about the Broncos

Who is the best Bronco quarterback?

A.NoB.Yes: 1 – 5 setsC.Yes: 5 – 10 setsD.Yes: More than 10 sets.E.What are clickers again?

Do you have sets of clickers in your school?

ELLs need to be active users of technology to access, evaluate, organize, synthesize and disseminate information.

ELLs need to use technology that encourages and assists them in interacting with native speakers in both instructional and social contexts.

One way to understand limitations of any commercially available piece of software is to try to identify which language domains (listening, speaking, listening, writing) it is targeting, and whether it relies on language learning or language acquisition activities.

Computer software should never be used as the primary source for the learning of a second language.

An understanding of the types of supports (sensory, graphic, and interactive) needed by ELLs at different levels of language proficiency can be used to match the learner to the appropriate technology [see page 191 for more information]

From p. 192 of your book, English Language Learners at School: A Guideline for Administrators

Guidelines for using Technology for ELLs


Search by Reading Level

Quick Link to books in Spanish

The DPS Library Information System


Howell Collection Limited by Reading Level

Howell Collection - Spanish Only.


Trusted resources selected by educators and students with school and home access.DPS Databases

http://lion.dpsk12.org/search/f


Access Databases from the “Resource” tab


There are many valuable resources but we will highlight language specific ones.

Encyclopedias by level in English and Spanish.

EBSCO

netTrekker

Tumblebooks


School Edition, Middle Search Plus, and Primary Search

all have Lexiles attached.

Advanced Search


Ebsco allows the user to select type of document, language, and reading level.


Educator selected and evaluated web resources.Use More Search Options for limiting searches.


netTrekker allows searching by readability and language.


Results filtered by Readability and Language.


A collection of animated, talking books and teaching resources in English, Spanish and French.


Talking books with lots of other added features.

A.TumbleBooksB.EBSCOC.netTrekkerD.BritannicaE.Other

Of the databases shown, which shows the most promise for your school?

Are ELLs active users of this technology? Can they access, evaluate, organize, synthesize and disseminate information with it?

Does this technology encourage and assists them in interacting with native speakers in both instructional and social contexts?

Which language domains (listening, speaking, listening, writing) it is targeting? Does it rely on language learning or language acquisition activities?

Are we relying on this as primary source for the learning of a second language?

Which types of supports (sensory, graphic, and interactive) does this offer? Looking at page 191, which level of student is this most appropriate for?


Evaluating Databases

Safari Montage

How do teachers use video in the classroom?



Why do teachers use video in the classroom?

A.Yes, many or most are.B.Yes, some are.C.Maybe a few.D.No.E.I don’t know.

Are the teachers in your school using Safari Montage?

District-owned video content repository

Almost 4000 high-quality educational videos

SearchableAligned to standardsStarting the work of aligning to

curriculum

Safari Montage

Go to http://safari.dpsk12.orgMake sure you have the players

installedSafari Montage PlayerQuickTime Player

Both available in “Additional Downloads”

Sign in using your regular name and password

Select your school

Safari Montage – What do you need?

http://safari.dpsk12.org/

HardwareComputer Projector Speakers

Safari Montage – What do you need?

Demonstration

Safari Montage

A. Very useful for some teachers/subjects

B. Very useful for all teachersC. Not sure; need more

information

How useful does Safari Montage seem as a tool to use with ELLs?







Evaluating Safari Montage…

Promethean Flipcharts



Mimio LessonsComing soon!

How can we ensure our systems, structures, and resources better support

equitable access to education for our English

Language Learners?

Digital Resources







Evaluating Digital Resources

Principal’s Voice

One principal’s experience with implementing technology to improve instruction at her school.

Charmaine Keeton/Julia Shepherd

DPS and Common Sense Media

Teaching Digital Citizenship Teacher Resources New Online Game Parent/Community Resources

Brian Dino, presenter• Denver Public Schools &

Common Sense Media• Oct. 2012

School Programs, Assemblies and Library

PresentationsKey Common Sense lessons can also be taught in a fun, motivating approach for after-school programs or libraries. (Grade 2-8 focus)

The lessons can be adapted for after-school programs, assemblies, libraries, PTA nights and other school venues.

Link: http://etls.dpsk12.org/21st_Century_Learning/Common_Sense_Media/after_school.aspx

http://etls.dpsk12.org/21st_Century_Learning/Common_Sense_Media/after_school.aspx

Digital Educator Academy

Professional development events

DEA On Demandhttp://dea.wikispaces.dpsk12.org/

Professional Development

http://dea.wikispaces.dpsk12.org/

http://dea.wikispaces.dpsk12.org/

Documents

Technology Resources for Language Development