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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students Module 2
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Discuss the unique characteristics of binational migrant students Understand the interaction between Instruction and student learning when teaching binational migrant students Identify and discuss effective technologies, strategies and supports for effectively teaching binational migrant students Reflect and refine supports to enhance instruction for binational migrant students. Outcomes
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant U.S. DefinitionMexico’s Definition A binational student is an eligible migrant student who moves between Mexico and the United States with his/her parents or as an emancipated youth at least once in the last 36 months. A binational student is any student who moves between Mexico and the United States. What is a Binational Student?
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant They are highly mobile, frequently crossing international borders. This experience may be wrought with danger and cause emotional or behavioral issues. They have experienced vastly different school systems in the U.S. and Mexico with varying school expectations, curricula, instructional styles, and graduation requirements. They may be limited in English proficiency, limited in Spanish proficiency, or limited in both languages (double semi-lingual). What are some unique characteristics of binational migrant students?
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Student records from Mexico may not be readily available or easily obtained, resulting in having to guess where to place the student instructionally. Parents may not be familiar or comfortable with U.S. schools or the expectations for parent involvement. Cultural differences may manifest themselves as learning difficulties. What are some other challenges? What are some challenges in teaching binational migrant students?
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Students have had uncommon travels and experiences, and have unique insights to share with the class. Parents and students are able to share a binational cultural perspective. Students may have had unique educational experiences such as telesecundaria or other instruction using technology as a tool. What are some other benefits? What are some benefits of having binational migrant students in the classroom?
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Student Learning Instruction Teaching the binational migrant student 7 When working with binational students, consider the interaction between...
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Background Knowledge Comprehensible Input Student Engagement Critical Thinking Skills Instruction
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Build on prior knowledge Build background knowledge Help students make connections with what they know and are learning Instruction Background Knowledge
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant 10 Use student experiences as a means to make sense of language and learning Keep classroom speech understandable by explicitly teaching vocabulary, speaking in short phrases, and pausing frequent to check understanding Instruction Comprehensible Input
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Ask questions Ask Model problem solving Make connections to previous learning and other subject areas Make connections Click on links for more information. Instruction
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Provide opportunities for student talk and interaction Increases brain stimulation and motivation Reduces risk Allows for more processing time Increases attention Promotes language development Echevarría, Vogt & Short, 2008
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Student Engagement Instructional Activities Jigsaw Corners Round Table Inside/Outside Circle Numbered Heads Fishbowl See Handout 2 for detailed information on activities.
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CultureLanguage ExpectationsConnections Student Learning 14
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Binational mobility pattern Frequency of moves Housing Reason for leaving Documentation status Stability of home base and work environments Student Learning Culture
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant English and Spanish proficiency Language usage patterns Language dominance Level of comfort with expressive language Student Learning Language
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant 17 Housing and living conditions Family support systems Access to community resources School and a sense of belonging Student Learning Connections
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant 18 Teacher expectations (All kids do learn.) Parent expectations Student/self expectations Community expectations Student Learning Expectations
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Student Learning Through Instructional Strategies Instructional Group Activities Literacy and Language Development Connecting Lessons to Students’ Lives Designing Activities to Advance Student Learning Instructional Conversations CREDECREDE, 2011 Student Learning
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant 1.Instructional Technology 2.Strategies 3.Materials & Supports Bridging Learning for Binational Students
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Google Image Search - Create PowerPoint presentation with visuals to teach vocabulary Videos - Use short video clips to build background knowledge Video Games/Apps - Use video games and apps to develop language and practice skills 1. Instructional Technology
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Digital Storytelling http://prezi.com/m4sglpa1okd6/digital-storytelling-with- ell-students/ http://prezi.com/m4sglpa1okd6/digital-storytelling-with- ell-students/ http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/04/15/the-best- digital-storytelling-resources/ http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/04/15/the-best- digital-storytelling-resources/ Web Logs http://www.slideshare.net/cm24/using-web-logs-in-the- efl-class?type=powerpoint http://www.slideshare.net/cm24/using-web-logs-in-the- efl-class?type=powerpoint 1. Instructional Technology
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Supplementary Programs Read Naturally Read Naturally Rosetta Stone Rosetta Stone Imagine Learning Imagine Learning For more information on instructional technology visit: www.inet-migrant.org 1. Instructional Technology
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant 2. Strategies: Vocabulary Development Academic Vocabulary Social Academic Content specific Quality not Quantity 5-8 pieces of new information per unit Pre-teach Explicitly Teach Student-friendly definition Pictures/visuals
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant 2. Strategies: Vocabulary Supports WORD WALLS SENTENCE FRAMES
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant 2. Strategies: Clear Expectations Clear Expectations of Academic Tasks Provide step-by-step instructions Model or demonstrate strategies Show examples of end product Give oral directions with written prompts/visuals
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Sensory Realia Pictures Visuals Models Activities Movies Others? Visual Graphs Charts Tables Timelines Diagrams Others? Structures Partners Small groups Cooperative Mentors In native language Others? 3. Supports
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Supports: Sensory
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Supports: Visual
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Supports: Structures
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? How do we measure how effective our instruction has been?
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Daily Admit Tickets and Exit TicketsTickets Think-Pair-ShareShare Daily Quizzes End of unit assessment Assessing Learning
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant How do I know that students understood the content? How do I know that students learned the language needed to explain the content? Assessing Language and Content
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Style/Fluency Assessment – Fourth grade example 4321 Transitional words/phrases Links all ideas using transitional words/phrases. Links most ideas using transitional words/phrases. Links few ideas with transitional words/phrases. No evidence of linking ideas with transitional words/phrases. Word ChoiceIn all sentences, uses precise verbs specific nouns, and interesting descriptive vocabulary. In most sentences, uses precise verbs, specific nouns and interesting/descriptive vocabulary. In few sentences, uses precise verbs, specific nouns and interesting/descriptive vocabulary. Uses general words, colorless verbs and nouns. Linguistic Complexity All sentences are clear and have a variety of beginnings, structures and lengths. All are grammatically correct. The majority of sentences is clear and have a variety of beginnings, structures and lengths. May or may not be grammatically correct. The majority of the writing consists of simple sentences. Begins to include a variety of beginnings, structures and lengths, which may or may not be grammatically correct. Uses mostly simple sentences. Run on sentences and fragments.
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Language of unit built in to end of unit writing rubric Assessment – Fifth grade example Style and Fluency Rubric Style and Fluency 1234 Language indicating compare No EvidenceSome evidence of linking ideas using transitional words/phrase Comparison of attributes is indicated with terms alike, similar, because, both have … Transitional words and phrases are embedded in a natural style and contribute to the fluency of the writing Language indicating contrast No EvidenceSome evidence of linking ideas using transitional words/phrase Contrast is indicated by different, in contrast, on the other hand … Transitional words and phrases are embedded in a natural style and contribute to the fluency of the writing
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Considers instruction within a bicultural context Involves students using their unique experiences as a binational child Integrates technology that spans structures in the U.S. and Mexico Implements effective and promising practices based on identified binational student needs SUMMARY Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant How am I going to modify my instruction to accommodate the unique needs, learning styles, and experiences of binational students? Discussion and Reflection
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Connection – English to Spanish Connection – English to Spanish Electronic age appropriate games to learn English and Math Electronic age appropriate games to learn English and Math Help! They don’t speak English for Primary Teachers Help! They don’t speak English for Primary Teachers Help! They don't speak English for Secondary Teachers Help! They don't speak English for Secondary Teachers INEA INEA Math MATTERS Consortium Incentive Grant (CIG) Math MATTERS Consortium Incentive Grant (CIG) Migrant Literacy CORE Reading CIG Migrant Literacy CORE Reading CIG Plazas Comunitaria Plazas Comunitaria Portable Assisted Study Sequence (PASS) Portable Assisted Study Sequence (PASS) SEP – Online Textbooks Resources
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Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students InET Consortium Incentive Grant Contact – Insert the individual State, regional, or local contact information in here. Visit – www.inet-migrant.orgwww.inet-migrant.org Further Information
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