1. iPad Apps for English Learners Tere Masiarchin CESA 6 Language and Culture Center Coordinator Tmasiarchin@cesa6.org

2. Objectives – CCSS Style Today I am : learning which iPad Apps to use with English Learners, So that : they acquire academic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. I know I’ve got it when : my ELs use the iPad to increase their language proficiency.

3. TodaysMeet Todaysmeet.com/ipads4ell What is your role in your school? Post your favorite apps on TodaysMeet.

4. Moodle Resources online.cesa6.org Click on Instructional Services Click on Language and Culture Center Click on iPad Apps for ELLs Login as a guest Password: cesa6ell

5. iPads 101 General Tips Accessibility Features Searching for Apps Downloading Apps Creating Folders

6. Tips for iPad Use with ELs Determine purpose – Content – Academic language – Language Function – LSRW Match app to student’s language level App Evaluation Form 25-30 Apps

7. Translation Over 2500 translation apps Think about the purpose – Speech – Written – Informal – Formal

8. Global Languages Apps for children Apps for older students/adults Free apps with option to purchase additional lessons Purpose – Direct translation – Acquire language (L1 or L2)

9. Peach and Jam Read the following and put into your own words (paraphrase): The difficultly of your set could be increased if you do a jam followed by a peach.

10. Teaching Vocabulary Tips – Determine necessary vocabulary – Teach vocabulary – Visual, graphic, and sensory supports – Multiple opportunities to acquire

11. Vocabulary Reading Rockets AppsApps Use translator app for specific words College Readiness

12. Grammar & Spelling Connect the grammar and spelling activities to lesson/theme/content. Does the activity match the proficiency level of your student?

13. TodaysMeet Todaysmeet.com/ipads4ell Group Discussion: What did you learn from the morning session? Share what you learned

14. FILL IN THE BLANKS The questions that _________ face as they raise ________ from _________ to adult life are not easy to _______. Both _______ and ________ can become concerned when health problems such as _________ may arise any time after the ____ stage to later life. Experts recommend that young _____ get plenty of ________ and nutritious food for healthy growth. _______ and ______ should not share the same ________ or even sleep in the same _______. They may be afraid of the _______.

15. The questions that poultrymen face as they raise chickens from incubation to adult life are not easy to answer. Both farmers and merchants can become concerned when health problems such as coccidiosis may arise any time after the egg stage to later life. Experts recommend that young chicks get plenty of sunshine and nutritious food for healthy growth. Banties and geese should not share the same barnyard or even sleep in the same roost. They may be afraid of the dark. Answer

16. Language of the Academics What makes academic language difficult? – Multiple word meanings – Lack of background knowledge – Technical vocabulary

17. Reading & Writing Alphabet & Sight Words Leveled Readers Free Books Journal Writing Speech to Text Dictation

19. Content Areas Find the Right Apps for the Right Purpose – Website or blog in your discipline Websiteblog – Publisher or Professional Organization San Juan District Apple in Education Karen4ELD Scoop it - ELL Apps Discovery Channel

20. Language and Culture Center Web Moodle Pinterest Twitter

21. Conclusion http://todaysmeet.com/ipad4ell Work smarter, not harder! A few apps go a long way Use the evaluation tool Remember your purpose iTunes gift card give away

22. Thank You!