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https://www.nysut.org/~/media/Files/NYSUT/Resources/2011/March/Educators%20Voice%204%20Technology/edvoiceIV_ch2.pdf http://www.colorincolorado.org/teaching-ells/technology-english-language-learners http://iteslj.org/Articles/Ybarra-Technology.html
 * Supporting English Language Learners Through Technology Research Articles **

TESOL Technology Standards


 * The following instructional techniques and methods were identified as the most effective for teaching computer skills to LD and ELL students: **
 * Hands-on labs
 * Simple, step-by-step instructions
 * Lots of large graphics
 * Information presented in small chunks
 * Real-world exercises
 * Survey results suggested the following guidelines for organizing and presenting class materials: **
 * Tasks: Computer tutorials should be organized by tasks: the things most students want to do with the program.
 * Steps: For each task, concise, step-by-step instructions should be provided.
 * Illustration: Each step should be illustrated with a computer screen shot that shows exactly what to do. The bigger the illustration, the better.
 * Reinforcement: At the end of each important task, stand-alone exercises should be included to give students an opportunity to practice the tasks. Including multiple exercises will ensure that students who work quickly will remain occupied.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Reinforcement: At the end of each important task, stand-alone exercises should be included to give students an opportunity to practice the tasks. Including multiple exercises will ensure that students who work quickly will remain occupied.

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 18px;">ELLs as Digital Natives: 21st Century Tools for Sheltered ESL Classrooms (TESOL 2013) **

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">ESL Apps & Websites **

**How to Say**

Free iOS pronunciation dictionary crowdsourced from people all over the world. **Lingro**

http://storytimeforme.com

Web based app allows you to turn any website into an interactive dictionary. Click on any word for its definition and translate from one of 11 available languages into English. http://lingro.com

http://www.esolhelp.com/online-picture-dictionary.html