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Virtual Bilingual/ESL Mini Conference 12/3/20 & 12/10/20(PDS Schools Only)

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Creating Digital Age Learning Environments for English Language Learners

The emphasis on the development of advanced literacies for ELs through the use of digital media is a necessary shift in TESOL methodology. The development of receptive and expressive language skills in the digital age includes not only listening, speaking, reading, and writing, but also includes viewing and visually representing. This presentation is an introduction to creating digital age learning environments that support English Learners. Digital age teaching for English Learners (DATELs) is a student-centered, technology-enhanced approach that increases opportunities for contextually rich, authentic language practice while promoting 21st-century literacy skills. A DATELs approach engages students in synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities that provide flexible access to deeper academic content, while also developing language skills.   Multimedia platforms and online collaboration tools such as Google Workplace, Office 365, Screencastify, FlipGrid, and Perusall will be discussed.

About the Presenter: Heather Rubin is the Administrative Coordinator for the NYSED Long Island Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (LIRBERN) at Eastern Suffolk BOCES. She has over 20 years of experience supporting academic achievement and equity for English Language Learners in K-12 and higher education settings. She presents at regional, national, and international conferences such as ISTE, TESOL, NYSTESOL, LITES, and LIASCD. She is the co-author of ELL Frontiers: Using Technology to Enhance Instruction for English Learners (Corwin, 2017) and is currently working on the second edition which will be published in September 2021.

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Panel: Engaging Parents Virtually

Panelists will discuss the various strategies they have found effective for engaging ESL and ELL parents and students. 

Location: Online. A zoom link will be sent out prior to the mini-conference. 

Instructor :
Dates : 12/03/20 to 12/10/20
Days : Thu,Online
From : 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Fee : $ 49.00
Course Number : E327

Class is unavailable at this time please call 973-720-2354 for more information or other course options

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