Supporting English Language Learners In Your Classroom - E055

The EduGals Podcast

In this episode, we are exploring the ways that you can leverage technology to support the English language learners in your classroom. We'll cover tech tools such as Google Read&Write and Mote, as well as some general tips and strategies for designing an inclusive and safe learning environment for your students.
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Common Acronyms:

• ELL - English Language Learner
• ESL - English as a Second Language
• EAL - English as an Additional Language
• STEP - STeps to English Proficiency
• OLB - Observable Language Behaviours
• OLLB - Observable Language and Literacy Behaviours

Overall Tips and Strategies:

• Use first languages (these are a strength and asset for learning)
• Integrate culture where possible and use lived experiences when designing resources
• Understand the difference between conversational and academic language
• Just because speaking is strong, it doesn’t mean reading/writing are the same - survival
• Don't make assumptions! Not all multilingual learners can read/write in their first language or have that specific knowledge in their first language
• Learn how to pronounce student names properly (use tech tools to support your learning)
• Use images and student-friendly definitions to reduce cognitive load
• Differentiation is needed! Check out the Modern Classrooms Project framework
• Scaffolding using sentence stems and frames

Resources Mentioned:

• Ontario STEP Framework
• OLB and OLLB Continua
• Modern Classrooms Project
• E051 with Jake Miller

Recommended Tech Tools:

• Google Read&Write by TextHelp (Dictionaries, Translations, Voice-to-Text, Highlighters)
• Google Translate (Extension or Website)
• Word Reference (virtual dual-language dictionary - multilingual - though not all languages are represented)
• Translate using formulae in Google Sheets (see Jake Miller's Translate in Sheets EduGIF for more details)
• Mo

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