As an ESL educator, I believe that computers and technology are providing teachers with more opportunities to fulfill the needs of ESL learners. These opportunities create a more reliable usage of authentic materials in the process of teaching and

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As an ESL educator, I believe that computers and
technology are providing teachers with more
opportunities to fulfill the needs of ESL
learners. These opportunities create a more
reliable usage of authentic materials in the
process of teaching and learning.
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Improved Teaching
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• Rewards can come in all shapes and sizes. The
  best reward is the feeling a student gets when
  successfully completing a challenging task while
  performing the four language skills as an ELL.

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• Using the internet to communicate effectively
  with authentic teaching tools is network-based
  instruction, which allows for better teaching and
  learning solutions.

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• Due to a language barrier and the different
  cultural experiences of ESL students, it is
  difficult to accomplish success without the use
  of computers and other technology.

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• Variants and genres, including documentaries,
  interviews and manuals with Achievement Tests,
  have become companions of course curriculum in
  elementary and secondary education in ESL
  classrooms.
• The website http//www.longman.com is a program
  component companion with internet activities.
  The five-level integrated skills series for
  language learning are authentic, natural and
  motivating.

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• What really matters the most is how we implement
  technology. Computers give educators various
  opportunities for improving their teaching
  capabilities by providing students with more
  challenging expectations, creating accountability
  and fostering organization.

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• More reliable usage of online based activities
  will increase language learning and promote
  motivation, while engaging ESL students in
  meaningful activities.

http//www.1-language.com/eslactivityzone/
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• Are you thinking about how to give your students
  a break?
• Perhaps you are considering something a bit more
  mentally challenging?
• Well, meet
• The example below is from their website
  www.funandgames.org

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The Keys to Successfully Becoming a Better Teacher

• Early planning
• Passion and commitment to your profession
• Properly aligning the curriculum to meet state
  standards
• Effective integration of technology in the
  classroom

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The Keys to Successfully Becoming a Better Teacher

• It is all in how you start
• 1. Knowledge
• 2. Commitment
• 3. Continued Professional Growth
• 4. Access to the internet
• 5. A classroom environment focused on
• a student feeling of global
  inclusion

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Computers and Technology

• Tips and techniques for improving and exploring
  websites
• 1. No nightmare of creating lesson plans.
• 2. Easy to download materials.
• 3. No extra time to plan activities.
• 4. Choosing educational games and fun
• activities is just a click away.

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Learning Contracts

• According to the site www.nmsa.org, the use of
  learning contracts can enhance students self
  efficacy for reading and writing purposes.
  Learning contracts are used to spell-out required
  tasks the students have agreed to do.
• The choices offered include a list of five
  possible projects, of which students are required
  to choose one or two.
• This allows students more time to improve
  learning, it also creates differentiated
  instruction opportunities allowing for various
  goals for gifted learners, ELLS or students with
  disabilities.

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• Share your finding with others.
• The sky is the limit!
• Be certain your students know you believe they
  can achieve anything!!!