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English Learners in theBlended Learning Classroom
Webinar
March 5, 2015
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Resource List #1
Digital Resources for English LearnersA curated list of resources created by the Center on Innovations in Learning
Lists of reviewed or suggested apps
App review sites
Useful websites and blogs
Recommended publications
Resource List #2
Digital Resources for Blended LearningA curated list of resources created by
the Appalachia Regional Comprehensive Center
Links to applications organized by the 5 categories for teaching language and content together
Online Resource #3
CIL EdShelf CollectionA curated list of resources created by the Center on Innovations in Learning
17 “bookshelves” of tools for educators, organized by function, with product descriptions and peer reviews
Welcome
Caitlin HowleyDirector, ARCC
Welcome and Introductions
Carolyn VincentARCC & MACC@WestEd
Janet TwymanCenter on Innovations in Learning
John RossARCC
Center on Innovation in Learningwww.centeril.org
Practice Guide Archived Webinar Virtual Learning Rubric
What do you think of when you hear the term
“blended learning”?
Please share your thoughts in the chat box.
The Blended Learning Classroom
From Staker, H., & Horn, M.B. (2012, May). Classifying K-12 Blended Learning.
The Blended Learning Classroom
From Staker, H., & Horn, M.B. (2012, May). Classifying K-12 Blended Learning.
Why are blended learning classrooms helpful to English Learners?
• Teach language and content together
– Comprehensible input
– Tailor to individual student needs
– Active learning
– Peer learning
– High level of student engagement
Comprehensible Input
• Images, media, manipulatives in traditional teacher-directed instruction– Develop background knowledge, present new
information, use in instructional tasks and assessments
– Language level
• New ways of presenting content– Extended learning opportunities
– More engaging, multi-media, flexibility in how/when to access content and instruction
How can digital resources provide comprehensible input?
• Create, animate, annotate images and tell stories digitally
• Create websites or other online media
• Create concept maps, infographics, videos, or audio
• Capture and share what is on your screen
• Use a learning management system
Meeting Individual Needs
• Targeted interventions and skill practice, both language and content; at the level where the student starts and moving on as mastery is attained
• On-going instructional assessment to support student progress
How can digital resources meet the needs of individual students?
• Use specific apps that support language acquisition
• Use tools that support language, such as text readers or grammar checkers
• Use classroom response systems to interact with students
• Incorporate journaling and self-reflection with collaborative productivity tools
Literablywww.literably.com
Peer Learning
• Explicit teaching of how to work with a peer
• Thoughtful partnering and grouping strategies
How can digital resources engage peers?
• Use synchronous or asynchronous collaboration tools
• Conduct a web or videoconference
• Organize kids through calendars and reminders online or through their phones
• Collect and curate the best resources
Active Learning
• Project- and problem-based learning that requires interaction between students and between students and teachers
• Incorporate students’ culturally-based knowledge, skills, and strengths
How can digital resources make learning more active?
• Check out PBL resources from High Tech High and BIE
• Review performance tasks posted online
High Level of Student Engagement
• No wasted time
• Fun—lowers affective filter; more opportunity for student to use language
• Developing skills in “how to be a student”
How can digital resources promote high levels of authentic engagement?
• Learn content through games/gaming practices
• Make drill-and-practice fun
• Use classroom response systems
Now What?
Now What?
• First consideration: What is the goal? What am I trying to accomplish? What outcomes do I want?
• Management plan: “Mobile Devices in the Classroom”
• Become familiar: Try resources from the sources provided
• Stay informed: Blogs and curation sites, refine your toolbox and practices
Questions or Comments?