iPad Apps for English Learners

Tere Masiarchin CESA 6 Language and Culture Center Coordinator

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Objectives – CCSS Style

• Today I am : learning which iPad Apps to use with English Learners, • So that : they acquire academic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. • I know I’ve got it when : my ELs use the iPad to increase their language proficiency.

TodaysMeet

• Todaysmeet.com/ipads4ell • What is your role in your school?

• Post your favorite apps on TodaysMeet.

Moodle Resources

• online.cesa6.org

• • • • • Click on Instructional Services Click on Language and Culture Center Click on iPad Apps for ELLs Login as a guest Password: cesa6ell

• General Tips

iPads 101

• Accessibility Features • Searching for Apps • Downloading Apps • Creating Folders

Tips for iPad Use with ELs

• Determine purpose – Content – Academic language – Language Function – LSRW • Match app to student’s language level • App Evaluation Form • 25-30 Apps

Translation

• Over 2500 translation apps • Think about the purpose – Speech – Written – Informal – Formal

Global Languages

• • Apps for children Apps for older students/adults • Free apps with option to purchase additional lessons • Purpose – Direct translation – Acquire language (L1 or L2)

Peach and Jam

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Read the following and put into your own words (paraphrase):

The difficultly of your set could be increased if you do a jam followed by a peach.

Teaching Vocabulary

• Tips – Determine necessary vocabulary – Teach vocabulary – Visual, graphic, and sensory supports – Multiple opportunities to acquire

Vocabulary

• Reading Rockets Apps • Use translator app for specific words • College Readiness

Grammar & Spelling

• Connect the grammar and spelling activities to lesson/theme/content. • Does the activity match the proficiency level of your student?

TodaysMeet

• Todaysmeet.com/ipads4ell • Group Discussion: What did you learn from the morning session?

• Share what you learned

FILL IN THE BLANKS

The questions that _________ face as they raise ________ from _________ to adult life are not easy to _______. Both _______ and ________ can become concerned when health problems such as _________ may arise any time after the ____ stage to later life. Experts recommend that young _____ get plenty of ________ and nutritious food for healthy growth. _______ and ______ should not share the same ________ or even sleep in the same _______. They may be afraid of the _______.

Answer

• The questions that poultrymen face as they raise chickens from incubation to adult life are not easy to answer. Both farmers and merchants can become concerned when health problems such as coccidiosis may arise any time after the egg stage to later life. Experts recommend that young chicks get plenty of sunshine and nutritious food for healthy growth. Banties and geese should not share the same barnyard or even sleep in the same roost. They may be afraid of the dark.

Language of the Academics

• What makes academic language difficult?

– Multiple word meanings – Lack of background knowledge – Technical vocabulary

Reading & Writing

• Alphabet & Sight Words • • Leveled Readers Free Books • • Journal Writing Speech to Text Dictation

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Content Areas

Find the Right Apps for the Right Purpose – Website or blog in your discipline – Publisher or Professional Organization San Juan District Apple in Education Karen4ELD Scoop it - ELL Apps Discovery Channel

Language and Culture Center

• Pinterest • Web • Moodle • Twitter

Conclusion

• http://todaysmeet.com/ipad4ell • • • • • Work smarter, not harder! A few apps go a long way Use the evaluation tool Remember your purpose iTunes gift card give away

Thank You!