Web 2.0 Tools for ELLs

1. By Yoscelina Hernandez
Education Service Center
Region 19 (El Paso, TX)
yhernandez2@esc19.net

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 http://www.blabberize.com
 Introduce a topic
 Summarize a topic, lesson or unit
 Present researched information of an important
landmark, monument or person.
 http://www.freeplaymusic.com
 Download music clips
Tools to Develop Listening and
Speaking Skills

3. 
 ABC Match
 Practice letter recognition fluency
 Practice following directions in the target language
 http://www.quizlet.com
 Create online flashcards for students to develop
vocabulary skills
 Quizlet will automatically create test/quiz and games
to practice vocabulary set
Tools to Develop Listening and
Speaking Skills

4. 
 http://www.wordle.net
 Create a word cloud to give students a visual
representation of a text selection
 http://www.starfall.com
 Students can develop reading skills by playing sing
alongs and read alongs
 Use for the whole class review or in preparation for a
new topic
 Use as a center for lower grade levels
Tools to Develop Reading Skills

5. 
 http://www.puzzlemaker.com
 Create different types of puzzles to use with your
students
Tools to Develop Reading Skills

6. 
 http://www.lanternfish.org
 Worksheets to practice different skills
 Use the SMART Board to complete some of the
worksheets in a whole class activity
 http://www.animoto.com or MovieMaker
 Research a topic and present it by creating a movie
with images and text
 Can create movie by sharing the writing in a group
setting
Tools to Develop Writing Skills

7. 
 Microsoft Office/Digital Camera
 Have students take pictures from the world around
them and create word problems
 Word Wizard
 Use letters to create words
 Practice understanding directions as well as spelling
Tools to Develop Writing Skills

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 Contact:
Yoscelina Hernandez
yhernandez2@esc19.net
http://www.epsilen.com/yherna12
Questions?