1.+Technology

One of the advantages with NCLB is the attention toward assisting all students, especially the ELL, because since 1992, the ELL student enrollment has nearly doubled. Furthermore, NCLB, has set goals for the ELL students, and one of them is for the students to be technologically literate by the eighth grade, no matter the child’s background. An advantage with technology offers an attractive manner of learning which can increase the students knowledge, imagination, and academic skills. For example, with the ELL student they have the opportunity to listen and see the material that is essential in their learning. For my technology wiki I have included 2 activities.

I choose the math and science site because it has several activiites that support all grades in the area of math and science The Gizmo site make learning fun, easy, and helpful for all students. The material with the site is research based, as they use flexible tools that are incorporated by teachers all over the United States. Furthermore Gizmo is associated with the state standards. In addition the activities cater to small group, individual, and whole group. I decided to join the free 30 day trial because this is exactly what my 6th graders need.

Math and Science

I choose Brainpop because it offers animation with sound. I had the advantage of using this site with my students teaching, as the school was a memeber. The students loved it because it is short, right to the point, and there are fun assessments and activities that go along with the topic. In addition, I was able to use the LCD machine so the lesson were projected onto the big screen, which allowed all of the students to view the film. My class was mainly ELL students, so I incorporated the scroll at the bottom of the screen. The site offers lessons in math, science, social studies, music, drama, plus more. Also there is a Brainpop jr. for the younger students. I highly recommend this site, the only catch is the expense, it does cost around $400.00 for the year. However, you can join for a one week trial.

Brainpop