1. ELLSA Conference
New International School of Thailand
November 30-31, 2013
Effective Technology Integration
Tool / Online Resource
in the EAL Classroom
Lada Martinez Benesova

2. Previous EAL Teaching
Experience
International School Manila (2011- present)
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Teacher Blog
Student Blogs
Google Docs
Chrome Book /Mac Laptop Carts
iPads, iPods
Promethean Board
International School of Prague (2001-11)
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One-on-one laptop program (Mac Books)
Moodle
Google Docs

3. Why do we need to incorporate
technology in EAL Instruction?
“Outside school, students constantly
interact with technologies such as
iPods, mobile phones, the internet and
social networking sites, so it is little
wonder there's an expectation that
these technologies will also support
their learning in the classroom.” (1)
“When effectively integrated into
the curriculum, technology tools
can extend learning in powerful
ways.” (2)

5. My goal is to use technology
creatively and meaningfully!
The purpose of this discussion
panel is…
• to share ideas and to learn from others
• to build upon the work of others in our daily
EAL practice

6. We will be sharing our ideas on the
following Google Document:
1) My Professional Blog
http://creativelanguageteaching.org
ELLSA Presentation Blog Post
2) Tiny URL:
http://tinyurl.com/lxqwy4g

7. Organization of the Discussion
Panel
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We have five discussion groups.
Each group has a laptop with my blog site open.
Please choose a recorder and a reporter among you!
The recorder will open the Presentation Google doc and
record his/her group’s ideas.
• The reporter will then summarize your discussion points
at the end of each discussion round.

8. The First Item on our Agenda:
READING SKILLS
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Raz-Kids
A-Z Reading
Tumble Books
THRASS phonic program

10. The Second Item on our Agenda:
LISTENING SKILLS
• iPods and listening docks with recordings of audio books
• YouTube
• Brainpop
SPEAKING SKILLS
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iPad - SonicPics app
iPad – Puppet Pal app
iPad/iPod – Video recording
iPad - Reflector Tool
Voice Thread

11. Brainpop Quiz - Pair Work

12. The Third Item on our Agenda:
WRITING SKILLS
• Google Documents/Presentations/Forms
• Storybird
• Pages
• iPad – Comic Strip
• iPad - WordFoto
• Student blog: Blog post – access through the Teacher Blogs
http://martinez-benesoval.ism-online.org/
• Google Translate – iPad/iPod

13. Pages

14. Comic Strip

15. WordFoto

16. Student Blog

17. The Fourth Item on our Agenda:
EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION
• iPad: Grammar Apps from British Council
• iPad: Fun Decks app
• iPads/ iPods: Google Translate (add keyboards in other
languages)
• Online Games: ESL Games World
• Google Documents / Forms
• Interactive Board
• Power point Jeopardy Game

19. My Contact Info
Professional Blog:
http://creativelanguageteaching.org
Tool / Online Resource
Email:
benesoval@ismanila.org

20. Thank you for you attention!
•Tool / Online Resource
Please keep in touch!

21. References
(1) Cambourne, Keely. "Technology in the Classroom." The Sydney Morning Herald. N.p., 19 Jan.
2010. Web. 27 Nov. 2013. <http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/back-to-school/technology-in-theclassroom-20100119-mhn3.html>.
(2) "What Is Successful Technology Integration?" Edutopia. N.p., 27 Nov. 2013. Web. 27 Nov. 2013.
<http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-guide-description>.
Joojie & Anonymuse. "Search Thousands of Patterns." Patterns. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2013.
<http://www.colourlovers.com/patterns/search>.
Ciocodulce&BlueSabbath. "Search Thousands of Patterns." Patterns. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2013.
<http://www.colourlovers.com/patterns/search>.
Unholybearclaw&Hopefull. “Search Thousands of Patterns." Patterns. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2013.
<http://www.colourlovers.com/patterns/search>.
John_Schindler&Ginnysister. “Search Thousands of Patterns." Patterns. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2013.
<http://www.colourlovers.com/patterns/search>.