1. ELL Content
Presentation
Lori S. Crum
EDTECH541

2. Problem Statement
 Teachers face the challenge of a large
population that does not speak English and
have high transient rates. For this large
population, becoming proficient in a new
language is a very difficult transition. Students
learning a new language need as much
language support as possible. English
language learner (ELL) students need a
variety of language experiences. They need
to hear language, write language, speak
language and read language.

3. Strategy
 Computers can play an integral part in
providing ELL students with valuable
language experiences as they learn a
new language. Computer-assisted
instruction (CAI) can be a supplemental
teaching tool for teaching English
language learners.

4. Internet for Instruction
 howjsay.com- very
neat website that
will pronounce
words for ELL
students

5. Internet for Instruction
 Internet Picture
Dictionary- great
for younger ELL
learners. Show a
picture of the word
in addition to
correct spelling.
Also has
instructional
games.

6. Internet for Instruction
 Breaking News
English- site that
offers current
events articles and
exercises to
improve reading
comprehension

7. Problem Statement
 ELL students are going to need computer
skills in order to become employable
members of the workforce.

8. Strategy
 Why not incorporate computer skills such
as Word and Excel at any early
age, especially when they can help them
develop their language skills at the same
time.

9. Tool Software
 Microsoft Excel: Fun with Math for ESL
teachers and students- Seven page Word
document with basic instructional tips on
how to teach Excel to ELL students.
Document also provides project ideas for
ELL students using Excel.
 Paste link into browser to download file.
http://www.ccsf.edu/Resources/Faculty/shovane
s/documents/MicrosoftExcel.doc

10. Tool Software
 Excel, PowerPoint, Websites and Wiki
Projects for ESL Students and Their
Teachers!-Projects using Word for ESL
Beginning Literacy, Beginning Low and
Beginning High ESL students
 Paste link into browser to download file.
esl.adultinstruction.org/documents/Hando
utrev_000.doc.

11. Tool Software
 EFL/ESL Lessons Using
PowerPoint-Not a
student use of tool
software, but a good
resource for educators
so I included it
anyhow. Vocabulary,
pronunciation,
grammar and
punctuation lessons for
educators with
beginning ESL
students.

12. Problem Statement
 Much like multiplication facts, your
ABC’s, addition and
subtraction, language development is
improved by repetition which can be dull
and uninteresting.

13. Strategy
 Utilize
computer vocabulary games to
develop language skills. You get the drill
and practice in a more entertaining form.

14. Instructional Software
 www.manythings.org- This website is for people
studying English as a Second Language or English as
a Foreign Language. There are quizzes, word
games, word puzzles, slang expressions, anagrams,
a random-sentence generator and other computer
assisted language learning activities.

15. Instructional Software
 ESL
Games World- ESL fun games for teachers
and students

16. Instructional Software
 www.englishclub.c
om- vocabulary
games such as
hangman,
crosswords,
jumbled words,
and matching
games.

17. Problem Statement
 SpecialELL software can be expensive for
school districts to buy at a time with major
budgetary struggles.

18. Strategy
 There are multiple types of productivity
software available on the Internet that
are free of charge.

19. Productivity Software
 Audacity- Audacity is free, open source
software for recording and editing sounds.
It is available for Mac and Windows
operating systems.
 Click on link to view YouTube video of
how Audacity can be used in the ELL
Classroom

20. Productivity Software
 Quizlet-
make flashcards to help your
students learn vocabulary

21. Productivity Software
 ELL Lesson Plans
 http://www.rong-chang.com/lsnplan.htm
 http://www.tefl.net/esl-lesson-plans/
 http://www.englishclub.com/esl-lesson-
plans/index.htm
 http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schr
ockguide/world/worldrw.html#foreign
 http://www.internet4classrooms.com/esl.ht
m

22. Hear It
 Odeo- A creative and free way to record
and share audio. You can record audio
and then share it with your Odeo
contacts, by email, or by placing it in a
Channel for all the world to hear.
 Pure Voice- Computer software for
creating language sound files.
 Pratt- software program that uses
phonetics to teach pronunciation

23. Write It
 4esl.org- Grammar and vocabulary quizzes,
tests, exercises and puzzles to help you learn
English as a Second Language (ESL).
 The Center for Writing Studies- This easy to use
site explains English grammar with examples
to help your understand it better.
 English Grammar Online 4U- This site provides
English grammar reference and exercises to
help you limit your English grammar and
writing mistakes.

24. Speak It
 Conversation Questions- This site has an extensive
list of conversation questions about almost any
topic you can think of. Use the questions in
conversation to learn about the other people.
 Telephoning English- The information found on this
site provides speaking and conversation skills for
Advanced level ESL students.
 ESL Discussions.com- Students can form discussion
groups for independent speaking practice. The
speaking activities are on everyday themes and
other topics.

25. Read It
 Awesome Stories- a collection of interesting
articles with vocabulary words linked to
images for easier comprehension
 Learn English Vocabulary- This site provided a
collection of interactive visual activities for all
levels of ESL students. Have fun matching the
vocabulary words with pictures. This is a great
way to remember the meaning of words.
 flesl.net :: reading directory- Read and listen to
paired stories and then answer multiple choice and
vocabulary questions to check your understanding.

26. Resources
 http://www.ccsf.edu/Resources/Teaching
_ESL_Using_Technology/resources.htm
 http://www.eslteachingandtechnology.c
om/