Using Technology as a Teaching Tool for Dual Language Learners in Preschool through Grade 3

Autor/inn/en	Nemeth, Karen N.; Simon, Fran S.
Titel	Using Technology as a Teaching Tool for Dual Language Learners in Preschool through Grade 3
Quelle	In: Young Children, 68 (2013) 1, S.48-52 (5 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1538-6619
Schlagwörter	Educational Technology; English (Second Language); Multilingualism; Early Childhood Education; Technology Uses in Education; Teaching Methods; Second Language Learning; Bilingual Education; Language Teachers; Computer Software; Computer Oriented Programs; Handheld Devices; Programming; Second Language Instruction; United States + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Unterrichtsmedien; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Mehrsprachigkeit; Multilingualismus; Early childhood; Education; Frühkindliche Bildung; Frühpädagogik; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Bilingual teaching; Bilingualer Unterricht; Language teacher; Sprachunterricht; Computerprogramm; Programmierung; Fremdsprachenunterricht; USA
Abstract	Miss Jessie was hired because she was bilingual, but she was placed in a class where most of the children did not speak English or her home language of Spanish. The children spoke Arabic, Korean, or Polish most of the time. Where does she start? Early childhood educators across the United States are asking similar questions. Teachers often report that they have three, four, or more languages in their classroom--and those languages keep changing from year to year. To add to the challenge, multilingual materials can be hard to find and costly. It is important for teachers to have as many tools as possible to help them meet the language needs of all children in this ever-changing landscape. In addition to books and other materials on hand, technology tools allow teachers to find multilingual resources and create activities and materials that can be adapted quickly and inexpensively to meet changing language needs. There are also software applications (apps) for computer, phone, or other electronic devices, and interactive websites that can support children's dual language experiences. In this article, the authors describe ways to use the technology teachers might already have and offer some new ideas to inspire them. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	National Association for the Education of Young Children. 1313 L Street NW Suite 500, Washington, DC 22205-4101. Tel: 800-424-2460; Tel: 202-232-8777; Fax: 202-328-2649; e-mail: editorial@naeyc.org; Web site: http://www.naeyc.org/yc/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10