Strategies+to+use+technology+with+ELL+students

There are many great sites and programs that are used with students to provide extra support where needed. Since I teach math I am highlighting sites and programs I have used in my math classes.

One such program is ALEKS. ALEKS is an individualized math program that provides students with individualized math help. Students are tested on concepts and assigned curriculum that matches up with their current levels of learning. I have used this program with my students and I have seen great growth this year in basic concepts. While ALEKS is available in English and Spanish, it is not available in other languages.

Many of my students utilize Google Translate when accessing websites that are based in English. There are many different languages available. While the translations are not always perfect, my students are usually able to understand the concept being talked about in their own language better than if I tried to explain it in English. I have had several students use Google Translate as they were working on their ALEKS math program.

Another site I have found useful with these students is the interactive math dictionary for Kids. This site lets them search for terms alphabetically and displays the term, a definition and and example problem or picture. This site makes the vocabulary used in math clear and easier for all students to understand and use. [|www.aleks.com] [] []