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Tech for ESOLAPPs and Websites for
Promoting and Enhancing
English Language Development
Thanks to 2014 TESOL Presenters : Amy Hernández Matsumoto,
Tonya Donahue, and Robert Weberfor suggesting and annotating many of these resources
Brain POPProgram Description: BrainPop is an educational website or app with over
1,000 short animated movies for students in grades K-12; together with quizzes, supplemental information and related materials, covering the subjects of science, social studies, English, mathematics, engineering and technology.
Lesson Ideas/Usage: -Lesson Launch-Supplemental Material-Download graphic organizers-Study key vocabulary words-Multimedia learning (listening, reading) -CCSS quiz questions
-SL2: Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
-SL5: Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.
Recommended Grade Levels: Elementary/Middle School
Content: All
Hefty school subscription price, but they do offer funding help if you apply…
App is Free. Some movies are free.
Website: www.brainpop.com
Study IslandProgram Description:
Study Island is an instructional and diagnostic standards-based supplemental tool.
Corresponds to state standards. Games are used as incentives for engagementStudents get blue ribbons for accomplishments
Lesson Ideas/Usage: -Program differentiates content based on student
performance -Includes CRCT Prep, GA Benchmarking, CCSS
Benchmarking-Provides instant feedback to learners-Adaptable according to learner needs-Very useful tool for differentiation-Reporting feature for teachers
Recommended Grade Levels: Elementary/Middle School
Content: All
• Interactive Flash cards• Game mode• Imbedded Khan Academy videos for math• Parent notifications• Student messaging
DeKalb has subscription.
NEARPODhtts://itunesu.itunes.apple.com/enroll/J2M-V3C-AR5
Tellagami Program Description:
Tellagami is a fun, new way to share animated messages for 30 seconds. A useful app that allows students to practice adapting speech to a variety of contexts and tasks (Speaking Anchor 6)
Lesson Ideas:
-Students record themselves reading a piece of text
-Students create a short story utilizing key vocabulary words
-Students present a claim or findings from reading an article
-Students create a commercial practicing persuasion skills
-Teachers use Games to assess and record language progress
Recommended Grade Levels: All
Content: All
• Example: Why Tellagami?
• Student Example 1: RumorsAnimate Your Life | Tellagami
• Student Example 2: Rumors Animate Your Life | Tellagami
• Student Example 3: IvoryAnimate Your Life | Tellagami
Check out the APP https://tellagami.com/app/
• FREE!
Edmodo & its Apps
Program Description:A useful educational tool that allows teachers to communicate with students, provide a safe place for them to interact with each other, assign homework, quizzes, post polls, and use the apps to foster learning.
Lesson Ideas/Usage: -Essay Topic/Debate with peer feedback-Post Book Trailers to get kids interested -Have students take quizzes-Online tutoring with each other -Students post and keep track of homework-Embed videos, pictures, audio clips
RECOMMENDED Grade Levels: Middle and High
FREE WEBSITE & APPwww.edmodo.com
*instaGrok is an educational (re)search engine that lets students research any topic in an engaging, visual way.
*MobyMax adaptive curriculum creates an, individualized educational plan for each student, allowing gifted students to progress as quickly as they like while simultaneously ensuring that remedial students get the extra instruction they need.
Newsela Program Description:Newsela is an innovative way to build reading
comprehension with nonfiction that's always relevant. Smarter Balance-like questions. One of the best ways to provide differentiation in the classroom utilizing non-fiction material.
Lesson Ideas/Usage: -CCR Anchor Standards-RI.1-Cite several pieces of textual evidence,
as well as inferences drawn from the text RI.2-Determine two or more central ideas or
themes; summarize the key supporting details and ideas
RI3:-Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinction between individuals, ideas, or events
RI.4-Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text.
RI.5-Analyze the structure of textsRI.7-Evaluate content presented in diverse
formats and mediaRI.8. Delineate and evaluate the argument
and specific claims in a text
FREE Website!
www.newsela.comRecommended Grade Levels: All Content: All