Technology Integration in English Language Learning

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Technology Integration in English Language Learning
World Lingo Website: (Internet Integration:)
http://www.worldlingo.com
Problem: Students have trouble making since of assigned topics because they do not know
specific English words.
Integration Strategy:
The students can the World Lingo website to convert information in order to help them make sense
of a topic. In addition they can use the site to help them explore new words and phrases.
Relative Advantage
Expected Outcome
Resources and
Links
Self –paced, self guided.
This resources helps to expand
the students’ vocabulary and
increase the students
independence.
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Rosetta Stone Language Learning Software: (Tool Software)
http://www.rosettastone.com/schools
Problem: English Language Learners often are asked to memorize phrases and words; it is
often boring and repetitive.
Integration Strategy: Student can use the Rosetta stone software to assist them in improving
their speaking skills, listening comprehension, verbal and oral communication skills. This software
allows the teachers the freedom to decide when their students are proficient enough to move to the
next level of instruction.
Relative Advantage
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It provides intense practice in specific
language skills and vocabulary sets.
It allows students to work
independently.
Expected
Outcome
Resources and
Links
Students will learn their new
language more quickly.
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Renaissance Learning (Instructional Software)
http://www.renlearn.com/ef/
Problem: ELL students have diverse English language abilities.
Integration Strategy: Teachers will be able to easily assess the students’ language skills, and
find their trouble areas. Each student can have an individualized plan of study.
Relative Advantage
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Instructional software can
also help motivate
students to improve their
skills as readers and
writers.
Expected Outcome
Resources and Links
Students will learn the English
language in a fun and effective
way.
The Premier Software for English
Language Learners - English in a
Flash
Randall’s Cyber Listening Lab (Productivity Software)
http://www.esl-lab.com/
Problem: The students learn vocabulary words without adequate examples of use in normal
circumstances.
Integration Strategy: The students will be able to use Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab as a
tutorial resource and listen to everyday conversations in English and then participate in an
interactive quiz in similar situations to assess their mastery of the information that they just learned.
Relative Advantage
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Students will learn
languages and phrases in
context.
Promotes self directed
learning.
Expected Outcome
Resources and Links
This will help students to learn
communication skills in context
and using a hand on approach.
Randall's ESL Cyber Listening
Lab - For English as a Second
Language
References:
Roblyer, M.D., & Doering, A. H . (2007). Integrating
educational technology into teaching . New York:
Pearson.
Resources:
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