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Odysseyware Jun 19 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Learn about digital curriculum 4 ELL & embedded supports in Odysseyware! #Odysseyware Learning Summit https://t.co/4i6WWls735 #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Good evening, #ELLCHAT Tonight we will be talking about a variety of digital resources that support our work with ELLs!

jamaalabowman Jun 19 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#ELLCHAT https://t.co/x1uUVtYfQp ELLs are a part of the revolution!

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Let’s start with Question 1. Please share your name, what you teach and where you’re from. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Remember to use the answer number to connect with number of the question you’re answering - and include #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A1 I’m Karen Nemeth, co-host of #ELLCHAT and I’m an author/consultant focusing on ELLs/DLLs in #earlyed - from eastern PA.

theESLlady Jun 19 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1. Hi! I'm LeighAnn. I teach K-5 in NJ. #ELLCHAT

Kathy_Vergara2 Jun 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1) Kathy Language Instructional Specialist from Houston #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Hi LeighAnn Thanks for joining in! I’ll start posting the questions while we are waiting for more #ELLCHAT participants

theESLlady Jun 19 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1. Hi! I'm LeighAnn. I teach K-5 in NJ. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q2 What are some NOT APPs - some OTHER kinds of digital resources you use to teach ELLs? Websites? Communication? Videos? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2 I know many tchrs WANT to use youtube videos to show ELLs how things work - but get blocked by school internet. Do you use them? #ELLCHAT

AssignmentHelpN Jun 19 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Teacher’s Best Guide to use Pomodoro Technique For Enhancing Productivity https://t.co/eKYjqIB7tc #ellchat #iechat #kinderchat

DefinedSTEM Jun 19 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#ellchat Here are 3 Tips for Using PBL to Engage English Language Learners. https://t.co/VJGhvxgkop #PBL #PBLchat

CarmenRowe3 Jun 19 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Newsela is a great resources that offers the same news story at many reading levels; great for beginning- level ELs!#ELLchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Great - don’t forget to add A2 when answering Q2 so people can track the conversation easily #ELLCHAT How do you use it?

CarmenRowe3 Jun 19 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Newsela is a great resources that offers the same news story at many reading levels; great for beginning- level ELs!#ELLchat
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theESLlady Jun 19 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2. I use Google slides for Ss to create an ongoing digital vocabulary journal. They can add words, pictures, L1, & definitions. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 - that’s cool - does that make it easier for students to share with each other, too? #ELLCHAT

theESLlady Jun 19 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2. I use Google slides for Ss to create an ongoing digital vocabulary journal. They can add words, pictures, L1, & definitions. #ELLCHAT

theESLlady Jun 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2. I like YouTube! Sometimes I get nervous w/ all the ads/pics so I input links to ViewPure to remove all the background & ads. #ellchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2 Do any of you use educational software to teach your ELLs? #ELLCHAT

theESLlady Jun 19 @ 9:21 PM EDT

It does! Great for student collaboration, as well as classroom/ home access outside of ESL. #ELLchat

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KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2 I wonder how many tchrs have elevated their use of @RemindHQ to support student collaboration too? #ELLCHAT

GetEdFunding Jun 19 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Happening now! #ELLChat - digital resources for teaching #ELL More resources in the form of #edfunding at https://t.co/7NLgYuF1WT #grants

theESLlady Jun 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Eager to try this resource next year! Read Works is similar & very useful for ELLs at all levels too! #ELLchat

In reply to @CarmenRowe3, @KarenNemethEdM

CDWG_California Jun 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT

GetEdFunding: Happening now! #ELLChat - digital resources for teaching #ELL More resources in the form of #edfunding at …

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2 Remind has a great blog with ideas and examples to use it to build community with students and families https://t.co/W60GrffAwR #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2 https://t.co/Q85K86YGqJ has lots of user-contributed songs, rhymes and stories from different languages/cultures #ELLCHAT

Kathy_Vergara2 Jun 19 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I love @Wonderopolis for my ELLs it has engaging articles with visuals and videos to build background. It also highlights vocab. #ELLchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2 I know many tchrs WANT to use youtube videos to show ELLs how things work - but get blocked by school internet. Do you use them? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:27 PM EDT

a2 Tchrs have been talking about Wonderopolis for a long time. Do you think it has grown along with you? #ELLCHAT

Kathy_Vergara2 Jun 19 @ 9:26 PM EDT
I love @Wonderopolis for my ELLs it has engaging articles with visuals and videos to build background. It also highlights vocab. #ELLchat
- KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:13 PM EDT
  
  A2 I know many tchrs WANT to use youtube videos to show ELLs how things work - but get blocked by school internet. Do you use them? #ELLCHAT

Kathy_Vergara2 Jun 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A2 @Seesaw is another great website for ELLs to create digital portfolios to track their learning & language development. #ELLCHAT

theESLlady Jun 19 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Very cool - wish I had known about this site when we had our school International Day parade! Will add to my ideas for next year! #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2 https://t.co/Q85K86YGqJ has lots of user-contributed songs, rhymes and stories from different languages/cultures #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A2 Seesaw is another one I hear about often - but I never tried it. Can you give an example of how it is used? #ELLCHAT

Kathy_Vergara2 Jun 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A2 @Seesaw is another great website for ELLs to create digital portfolios to track their learning & language development. #ELLCHAT

Kathy_Vergara2 Jun 19 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A2 I think so. It's a great tool to integrate into thematic units or 2 use literacy across the content area. I've used it for 3 yrs #ELLchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

theESLlady Jun 19 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Love @Seesaw! Great way to incorporate 4 language domains in interactive ways #ellchat

In reply to @Kathy_Vergara2, @Seesaw, @Seesaw

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q3 How do you choose, evaluate, or justify the digital resources you use to teach ELLs? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3 It seems to me most teachers are just handed whatever the district decides to use. Do you have a role in making digital choices? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A2 Oh - now I see @Seesaw has a lot of possibilities! #ELLCHAT

Kathy_Vergara2 Jun 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A2 Ss can make videos, take pics of their work, upload recordings, or write blogs. It's only shared with T but T can also share w/ parents.
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KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3 Here’s someone who drafted a comparison of popular communication platforms. Not simple! https://t.co/ov583zmGdB #ELLCHAT

theESLlady Jun 19 @ 9:35 PM EDT

I love the recording tool -great way to give speaking practice esp for Ss that have trouble speaking into computer during ACCESS! #ellchat

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KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A3 from @colorincolorado - Preparing ELLs to be 21st Century Learners https://t.co/kTKT8tqsnW #ELLCHAT

Kathy_Vergara2 Jun 19 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A3 I think about the objective of the lesson is 1st (language & content). Tech is tool 2 facilitate learning. 2nd ? 21st cent skill #ELLchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q3 How do you choose, evaluate, or justify the digital resources you use to teach ELLs? #ELLCHAT

theESLlady Jun 19 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A3. Giving Ss exposure to digital resources is something I'm passionate about. Must give opportunity to build 21st century skills. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Q4 What are some Apps you use to teach ELLs? Anything new this year? #ELLCHAT

Kathy_Vergara2 Jun 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A3 How will it make learning more engaging, innovative to provide the most help to the most Ss? Is it making learning authentic? #ELLCHAT

MrC_A2 Jun 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@Figueira0125 We introduced observation language to students, the basis of forming a hypothesis, using an exploration of bubbles. #ellchat

In reply to @teacher2teacher, @Figueira0125

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A3 So often tchrs ask me just to give them a list of apps or websites. I always have to ask: FOR WHAT PURPOSE?? right? #ELLCHAT

Kathy_Vergara2 Jun 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A3 How will it make learning more engaging, innovative to provide the most help to the most Ss? Is it making learning authentic? #ELLCHAT

Kathy_Vergara2 Jun 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT

If not many times it's busy work or a glorified worksheet #ELLchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

theESLlady Jun 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4. Seesaw was new for me this year. Some of my "go to" apps right now are BrainPop, Raz Kids, Learning Ally, & Google Translate. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A3 How can we help tchrs use digital resources as tools for learning rather than busy work? (I typed that before you said same!) #ELLCHAT

CSchlessinger Jun 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2 @KarenNemethEdM we use imagine learning - students can record their voices and hear themselves #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4 I find a way to demo Google Translate Mobile app (free, both platforms) all the time. Most don’t know about the camera! #ELLCHAT

theESLlady Jun 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4. Seesaw was new for me this year. Some of my "go to" apps right now are BrainPop, Raz Kids, Learning Ally, & Google Translate. #ELLCHAT

DefinedSTEM Jun 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Agreed! Defined STEM is an online resource of #PBL tasks that help students successfully develop skills to be 21st century learners #ELLchat

In reply to @Kathy_Vergara2

TwitLiveEvents Jun 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT

June 19, 2017 at 10:00PM Twitter Chat - #ellchat #TwitterChat Visit https://t.co/52cTeoQ3Zw for more events.

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2 I like how @ImagineLearning keeps growing, enhancing, listening to customers’ needs. #ELLCHAT

CSchlessinger Jun 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2 @KarenNemethEdM we use imagine learning - students can record their voices and hear themselves #ellchat

theESLlady Jun 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Must be opportunity for students to collaborate or interact, rather than just be passive. Or it's the same as a worksheet #ELLchat

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

theESLlady Jun 19 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Yes! The camera is a hidden gem! #ellchat

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KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A3 Are there programs that have TOO MANY features? Sometimes I think developers go overboard #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Q5 How can you decide on apps to buy and/or use with ELLs? Reviews? Word of Mouth? #ELLCHAT

theESLlady Jun 19 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5. I think I rely on word of mouth in the ESL community/articles I read with reviews. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5 I know the people who wrote this checklist. https://t.co/tH8Cd5Mtd6 What should they add to respond to language diversity? #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5 I saw researcher's article on what parents & tchrs should look for in hi quality apps - but you can’t look until after you buy! #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Thank you - via #ELLCHAT

DefinedSTEM Jun 19 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@CommonSenseEd rated Defined STEM 4 Stars as an educator. Check out this article! https://t.co/Tl7NnX4Prm
In reply to @KarenNemethEdM, @CommonSenseEd

Kathy_Vergara2 Jun 19 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A5 most of the apps I get I learned from digital conferences, twitter or blogs. #ELLchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 19 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Q5 How can you decide on apps to buy and/or use with ELLs? Reviews? Word of Mouth? #ELLCHAT

participatechat Jun 19 @ 10:00 PM EDT

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