Choosing Technology
Technology enhances learning for students. The decision to use a particular technology should rest in the content and learning objectives. In the case of second language learners, the choice of technology also connects to the desired language learning objectives. (These are defined in Texas curriculum as English Language Proficiency Standards.) How does the technology you chose for your student sample satisfy your content, learning, and language objectives for your students?
posted by Rhoda Golden @ 4:20 PM
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How does the technology you chose for your student sample satisfy your content, learning, and language objectives for your students?
I chose for my students to create a brochure. This brochure is an effective way to present and organize all of the data they find during their internet research. To make things a little easier (with regards to research) I will ask my librarian to post links to the 5th grade research section on our web page. Students will still have to evaluate content and decide whether it is valuable to their project, but it leads them in the right direction to find the information they need. By reading the research and evaluating its value, I assume that my students will learn more content and maybe at a deeper level than what we could cover in class. When they type their information on their brochure they will have to check for spelling and grammar, therefore meeting language objectives as well.
Your brochure gives ample opportunity for all four domains of language development: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Too often ELLs participate by listening and reading. More is needed in the speaking and writing domains for them to master academic languag. This kind of learning in depth is good for all students. It goes far beyond test readiness.
How does the technology you chose for your student sample satisfy your content, learning, and language objectives for your students?
I want my students to make a power point showing the types of bridges. I want them to see real life examples of the 5 types. These might also give them ideas for their own bridges. There is also an engineering site I want them to use to see the stresses on the bridge they design. It is hard to use, but will give them an opportunity to use "real software". It will also show them the stresses if they cannot find them themselves.
That engineering site sounds interesting! What a great way to introduce them to real-world application of what they learn!
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