Making Learning Active with Interactive Whiteboards, Podcasts, and Digital Storytelling in ELL Classrooms

Analysis of High School English Curriculum Materials through Rasch Measurement Model and Maxqda

“…However, the use of smart boards in a foreign language teaching environment studied by Hall and Higgins (2005), Hur and Suh (2012), and Mathews-Aydınlı and Elaziz (2010) was found to be versatile, funny and enjoyable. According to Hur and Suh (2012), vocabulary teaching is more effective via smart boards which enhance new kinds of learning processes and support language acquisition. Therefore, it is recommended that teachers receive training in using technological materials and in creating their own materials.…”

A Case Study: The Role of Student-Generated Vidcasts in K–12 Language Learner Academic Language and Content Acquisition

“…Lee, a practitioner in California, found that through the process of collaborating to audio record and re-record their scripts, his ELL students became immediately cognizant of grammatical and syntax errors in their own writing, helping to develop their skills in language arts. The self-awareness generated through multiple narration rehearsals is a key ingredient in the development of language fluency (Hur & Suh, 2012).…”

Technology in Teaching English Language Learners: The Case of Three Middle School Teachers

“…Technology can offer ELLs additional supports for comprehension, such as access to glossaries and/or online dictionaries to explain meaning of unknown words, phrases, or concepts (Abraham, 2008;Chun, 2011). Digital board use for vocabulary learning and reviewing expands ELLs' vocabulary, and Photostory presentations help ELLs practice research and speaking skills (Hur & Suh, 2012). Advance organizers displayed on iPods support ELLs' academic knowledge and increase their engagement (Billings & Mathison, 2012), and computer-assisted language learning increases student engagement (Felix, 2005).…”